Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV to Drop Sunday
The rate at which Lil Wayne records and releases music can be downright dizzying to keep pace with, but the diminutive superstar rapper isn't the least bit worried about oversaturating himself. Indeed, there's a method to his madness: This way, he can maintain a constant presence on the charts and the buzz never subsides. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsWatch Kanye West and Jay-Z's Video for "Otis"
Kanye West and Jay-Z just released their much-hyped album Watch the Throne on Monday and now, they’ve unleashed a video for the fourth track, “Otis.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West and Jay-Z: Watch The Throne
Strange that, for an album built around what might be the most star-studded duo collab in hip hop history, the first voice you hear on the highly anticipated Watch The Throne is neither Jay-Z's nor Kanye West's. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsSpike Jonze Directing Video for Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis"
Looks like we might soon have a new addition to the list of our 15 favorite Spike Jonze-directed music videos.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay-Z and Kanye West Push Back Tour, Jay-Z Responds to Record Stores
As if the multiple delays in Watch the Throne‘s release hadn’t built up enough anticipation, Kanye and Jay-Z have now announced that their tour is being pushed back as well.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRecord Stores Write to Jay-Z and Kanye about iTunes, Best Buy Deals
As one of the biggest releases of the year, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne collaboration is sure shift some units. That’s why independent record stores are upset that iTunes and Best Buy get a crack at selling the album before they do. The record comes out digitally via iTunes on Aug. 8 before its physical release on Aug. 12, and for the first ten days after that, Best Buy has the exclusive rights to sell the deluxe version. The orchestrators of Record Store Day have gotten indie stores across the U.S. to sign an open letter to Jay-Z... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to a New Kanye West and Jay-Z Song
With an official release date finally on the horizon, Kanye West and Jay Z’s Watch the Throne collaboration finally looks like it will hit stores... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music's SXSW Set
VEVO went all out for South By Southwest back in March, enlisting Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music crew for one gigantic gig at a power plant. The set featured Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Justin Vernon, Pusha T, Big Sean and of course, Yeezy.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay-Z & Kanye West Announce Tracklist For Watch The Throne
Talk about anticipation.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West/Jay-Z Collab Gets Artwork, Release Date
July 4 has come and gone, and while Kanye and Jay-Z didn’t drop Watch the Throne as was rumored, the two did reveal some new information. The collaboration album now has a shiny, gold cover and is available for pre-order at Island Def Jam’s website. According to the receipt, the record’s release date is Aug. 2. According to Ryan Seacrest, we’ll only have to wait until July 11 to hear some new music from the pair. The Idol host also speculated on his radio show that a tour will follow the album’s release.... read more
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