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'''''Watch the Throne''''' is an upcoming collaborative [[studio album]] by American rappers [[Jay-Z]] and [[Kanye West]]. The album is set to be released on August 1, 2011, by [[Roc Nation]] and [[Def Jam Recordings]].
'''''Watch the Throne''''' is an upcoming collaborative [[studio album]] by American rappers [[Jay-Z]] and [[Kanye West]]. The album is set to be released on August 8, 2011, by [[Roc Nation]] and [[Def Jam Recordings]].


== Background and recording ==
== Background and recording ==

Revision as of 15:50, 25 July 2011

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Watch the Throne is an upcoming collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. The album is set to be released on August 8, 2011, by Roc Nation and Def Jam Recordings.

Background and recording

Originally intended as a five-track EP by Jay-Z and West, Watch the Throne was revealed by West to be a full-length album in an October 2010 interview for MTV.[1] He said in the interview that they planned to record in the South of France.[1] Production for the album began in November in Bath, England and continued during available times in Jay-Z's and West's respective schedules at recording locations in Australia, Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles.[2] In an interview for Billboard, Jay-Z said that they often recorded in hotel rooms and that the album went through three iterations, as he and West had scaled back from their original musical direction for the album.[3] He also noted difficulties in the recording process, including arguments with West regarding their direction.[3] Parts of the album were recorded at the Mercer Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.[4] In an interview for Rolling Stone, Jay-Z discussed their insistence on recording in person and attributed it to the delay in releasing the album, stating "If we were gonna do it, we were gonna do it together. No mailing it in".[2] The album features guest appearances by recording artists Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, and Mr Hudson.[5]

Release and promotion

The album will be released by Roc Nation and Def Jam Recordings, Jay-Z's and West's respective record labels.[6] Its digital release is scheduled for August 1 and its physical release is scheduled for August 5.[7] On July 4, the album was made available to pre-order on Life + Times, Jay-Z's lifestyle webzine, which redirected to Island Def Jam's website page that featured the album's deluxe version available for $16.99, standard CD for $13.99, a deluxe digital version for $14.99, and standard digital album for $11.99.[3] On July 22, its pre-order was made available on the iTunes Store.[8]

On July 7, Jay-Z hosted a private listening session at the Mercer Hotel in New York City, previewing the album's songs from his MacBook Pro for a select group of reporters and music journalists.[2][9] It was also exclusive to two teenage fans who had won access to the session for having first pre-ordered the album through Jay-Z's Life + Times website.[3] The album's cover and artwork, both designed by Italian designer Riccardo Tisci,[4] were also premiered at the session.[10] Benjamin Meadows-Ingrim of Billboard, who attended the session, said of the previewed material, "The songs were dramatic and boastful, with Jay-Z often taking the lead lyrically, and the collection showcased the differences between the two artists - Jay-Z, the technical marksman, and Kanye, the emotive chest beater".[3]

Following West's announcement via his Twitter account, "H•A•M" was leaked to the Internet on January 11.[11] The song charted at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[12] On July 20, "Otis" was premiered on Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show and subsequently leaked to the Internet.[13] Its cover art was created by Riccardo Tisci.[14] No official singles for the album have been confirmed.[15]

Track listing

The track listing was confirmed by Complex on July 18, 2011.[16]

No.TitelWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."No Church in the Wild" (featuring Frank Ocean)Kanye West, Shawn Carter, Charles Njapa, Michael Dean, Christopher Breaux, G. Wright, J. Loudermilk, P. Manzaner, James Brown, Joseph RoachKanye West, 88-Keys 
2."Lift Off" (featuring Beyoncé)West, Carter, Jeff Bhasker, M. Dean, Seal SamuelKanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, Q-Tip (add.), Don Jazzy (add.) 
3."Niggas in Paris"West, Carter, Chauncey Hollis, M. Dean, W.A. DonaldsonHit-Boy, Kanye West, Mike Dean (co.), Anthony Kilhoffer (add.) 
4."Otis" (featuring Otis Redding)West, Carter, Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, Kirk Robinson, Roy Hammond, Brown, RoachKanye West3:00
5."Gotta Have It"West, Carter, Pharrell Williams, Brown, Roach, Tony Pinckney, Fred WesleyThe Neptunes, Kanye West (co.) 
6."New Day"West, Carter, Robert Diggs, M. Dean, Leslie Bricusse, Anthony NewleyThe RZA, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Ken Lewis (add.) 
7."That’s My Bitch"West, Carter, Kamaal Fareed, Justin Vernon, Brown, Bobby Byrd, Ronald Lenhoff, Jeremiah LordanQ-Tip, Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker (add.)4:02
8."Who Gon Stop Me"West, Carter, Shama Joseph, M. Dean, Joshua KierkegaardSham "Sak Pase" Joseph, Kanye West, Mike Dean (add.) 
9."Murder to Excellence"West, Carter, Kasseem Dean, Larry Griffin Jr., Scott Mescudi, Quincy Jones, Harvey Mason, Jr., Joel Rosenbaum, Caiphus Semenya, Bill Summers, Mihaela Modorcea, Gabriela ModorceaSwizz Beatz, S1 
10."Welcome to the Jungle"West, Carter, K. Dean, M. DeanSwizz Beatz, Mike Dean (co.), Ken Lewis (add.) 
11."Made in America" (featuring Frank Ocean)West, Carter, Shama Joseph, BreauxSham "Sak Pase" Joseph, Mike Dean (add.) 
12."Why I Love You" (featuring Mr Hudson)West, Carter, M. Dean, Philippe Cerboneschi, Hubert Blanc-Francard, Tony Camillo, Mary SawyerMike Dean, Kanye West 
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitelWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Illest Motherfucker Alive"West, Carter, M. Dean, Joshua Luellen, MescudiSouthside, Kanye West, Mike Dean 
14."H•A•M"West, Carter, Lexus Lewis, M. DeanLex Luger, Kanye West (co.), Mike Dean (add.)4:38
15."Primetime"West, Carter, Ernest Wilson, Russell Simmons, Lawrence Smith, Maureen ReidNo I.D. 
16."The Joy" (featuring Curtis Mayfield)West, Carter, Curtis Mayfield, Peter Phillips, Mescudi, John Cameron, John ZacharyPete Rock, Kanye West, Mike Dean (add.) 

 • (co.) Co-producer
 • (add.) Additional production

References

  1. ^ a b Dombal, Ryan (October 25, 2010). "Kanye West and Jay-Z Planning Joint Album". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
  2. ^ a b c Vozick-Levinson, Simon (July 8, 2011). "Jay-Z Previews 'Watch the Throne' in New York". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  3. ^ a b c d e Meadows-Ingram, Benjamin (July 8, 2011). "'Watch The Throne': Inside Jay-Z's Private Listening Session". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  4. ^ a b Blanco, Alvin (July 14, 2011). "Jay-Z, Kanye Get To Work In Watch The Throne Studio Pics". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2011-07-19. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  5. ^ "Kanye & Jay-Z Confirm 'Watch The Throne' Release Date". MTV UK. MTV Networks. July 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-19. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ Gyant (July 5, 2011). "Watch Out: Jay-Z and Kanye West Collabo Could Fall Short". BET. BET Interactive. Retrieved 2011-07-17. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  7. ^ Thompson, Arienne (July 18, 2011). "Jay-Z, Kanye announce album release date". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
  8. ^ Scott (July 22, 2011). "Watch The Throne Available for Preorder on iTunes". KanyeToThe.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
  9. ^ Horowitz, Steven (July 9, 2011). "Details Emerge On Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch the Throne"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  10. ^ Vadala, Nick (July 16, 2011). "Jay Z Holds Watch the Throne Listening Party, Reveals Album Cover and Other Details". mxdwn. Velum Media. Retrieved 2011-07-17. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (January 7, 2011). "Kanye Reveals First Jay-Z Watch the Throne Single". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  12. ^ Trust, Gary (January 19, 2011). "Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Debuts Atop Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
  13. ^ Markman, Rob (July 20, 2011). "Jay-Z And Kanye West Drop 'Otis'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2011-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  14. ^ Kim, Soo-Young (July 20, 2011). "Watch The Throne's "Otis" Cover Art Also Creative Directed By Riccardo Tisci". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  15. ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (July 21, 2011). "Jay-Z, Kanye West plan unusual release for album, leak 'Otis'". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  16. ^ Osei, Anthony (July 18, 2011). "Production Credits: Kanye West & Jay-Z "Watch The Throne"". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
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