Watch the Throne (CD)

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• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: August 23, 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Def Jam
• UPC: 602527791494
• WAPI (Tower ID): 118196884
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #4918 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #123 in Rap & Hip Hop (See Top 100 Rap & Hip Hop Bestsellers)
• #60 in Rap & Hip Hop/General (See Top 100 Rap & Hip Hop/General Bestsellers)

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For this project, music icons and pop culture visionaries JAY-Z and Kanye West have joined their extraordinary talents to form the group `THE THRONE'' and confirm the most anticipated album and touring event of the year, WATCH THE THRONE. The special deluxe edition of the album contains 4 additional tracks not on the standard version, and has an amazing custom embossed package designed by acclaimed designer Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy.

The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each other to new heights with their collaboration on WATCH THE THRONE recorded in person at various locations around the world. Over a year in the making and a truly global affair, the duo recorded in London and Bath in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Paris, and New York City. Though shrouded in secrecy, the album has already been heralded a `masterpiece'' by those who have heard it, and features production from The RZA, The Neptunes and Kanye''s longtime collaborator Mike Dean. The short list of featured vocals includes Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, Curtis Mayfield and Mr. Hudson. The lead track, "OTIS," which premiered over New York radio waves on Wednesday, July 20th night during HOT 97''s FunkMaster Flex show, brilliantly weaves Otis Redding''s "Try A Little Tenderness."

The production is classic Kanye West soul, with the two MCs trading couplets over a sample manipulated the way only West can. `Sounds so soulful, don''t you agree?" intones JAY-Z, and the two launch into a treatise on swagger, claiming their rightful place at the top. Since the track''s release, the flood of praise for the track has been nothing short of deafening. Entertainment Weekly declares the track "the most well-executed rap song of the year

Both JAY-Z and Kanye West have each appeared as guests on the other''s stage, and now they come together for never-before-seen performances not only from their collaboration, WATCH THE THRONE but also songs from their classic catalogue. Fans should stay tuned: several key dates will offer unique opportunities to become a part of the WATCH THE THRONE movement.

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