[117], Watch the Throne debuted at No. [69] The session premiered the album in its entirety and featured attendance from journalists, models, industry types, and recording artists such as Busta Rhymes, 88-Keys, and Beyoncé Knowles. In an August 2011 radio interview with WEDR Jay-Z shared the meaning behind the album's title; "It's just protecting the music and the culture. It reached the top ten in 11 other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. Five years on, one of the most interesting things about Watch The Throne is the career intersection it now represents for Kanye and Hov. "The Joy" contains samples of "The Makings of You (Live)", written and performed by, Mike Dean – additional production, cello arrangement, engineer, keyboards, mastering, mixing, musician, producer, Noah Goldstein – engineer, mixing, producer, Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua – executive producer, Anthony Kilhoffer – additional production, engineer, mixing, producer, programming, This page was last edited on 25 March 2021, at 17:05. The braggadocio lyrics exhibit themes of opulence, fame, materialism, power, and the burdens of success, as well as political and socioeconomic context. [16] Recording artist and producer Ryan Leslie also confirmed his involvement in the recording of Watch the Throne. Es erschien am 8. The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each other to new heights with their collaboration on Watch The Throne, recorded at various locations around the world. [38][47] The song has been described as an understated soft-pop track with influence from Michael Jackson and his 1985 charity single "We Are the World". The same thing can happen to hip-hop. Not worth the $100+ asking price. [129] This also became the second highest debut week of 2011, while its first week digital sales of 321,000 downloads served as the second highest one-week sales tally at the time. 03 Apr 2018 20:48. [140] In Australia, the album peaked at number two on the Australian Albums Chart and number one on the Australian Urban Albums Chart. So it's making sure that we put the effort into making the best product so we can contend with all this other music, with dance music that's dominating the charts right now and indie music that's dominating the festivals. "[36] Claire Suddath of Time called it "a beautifully decadent album by two of hip-hop's finest artists—men with a lot of things to say and a lot of money to spend. Watch the Throne. Kanye is really hands-on. [21] "No Church in the Wild", the last song recorded for the album, was conceived by Jay-Z, West, and the song's producer 88-Keys throughout most of June. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 436,000 copies in the first week, and broke the iTunes first week sales record at the time. He displays levels of unequaled audacity. [35] West and Jay-Z's lyrics frame their rags to riches story on the song. On Watch the Throne, they push each other and have fun doing it, and the result is a stadium-sized event-rap spectacle that still sounds like two … [13] 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. While Watch the Throne took months to create, What a Time to Be Alive came from an impromptu six-day recording session.It didn’t have Watch The Throne impact, wasn’t nearly as good, but didn’t need to be. "[47] Writer Kitty Empire interprets it to be about "black power [...] conceived as a swaggering taunt of achievement, in line with both men's previous works, which routinely double as shopping guides. [136] As of July 2013, the album has sold 1,573,000 copies in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. [141][142] In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. [143][144] The album topped the UK R&B Albums Chart for six non-consecutive weeks between 2011-12. Watch the Throne, like protect it. Prior to the release, Jay-Z and West had collaborated on various singles, and with the latter as a producer on the former's work. Watch the Throne is a shared studio album discharged on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings by the American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. [50] On "Welcome to the Jungle", Jay-Z laments personal losses and overcoming struggles. M”, “Primetime”, & “The Joy” are all bonus tracks from the album. The album features guest appearances from Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Beyoncé and Mr Hudson. In addition, Watch the Throne peaked at number one on the Norwegian Albums Chart and the Swiss Albums Chart. [34] On the songs' structure, Cole states, "every track eschews the standard verse-hook-repeat format in favor of more dynamic material. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Jay-Z said: "[There were] no lyrics on 'Holy Grail' and I recorded 'Oceans' and I played those records for Kanye," Jay explained. [79][80] Its cover art was created by Riccardo Tisci. It was a landmark project for the recently-launched Apple Music. Many times, people’s favorite albums have just as much to do with nostalgia and bringing back a … [77] In July 2011, "Otis" became the second single when it was premiered on Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show and subsequently leaked to the Internet. 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[50] Both Justin Vernon and La Roux appear on "That's My Bitch", spitting off hooks over a quick, melodic beat, with West at his most abrasive lyrically. "[41] Robert Christgau notes "regal grandiosity" and "glory" as primary themes on the album. [99] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. [64][65], On July 7, 2011, 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. [69] On August 28, Jay-Z and West performed "Otis" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. [...] One could venture that maybe Watch the Throne divvies up the way it does for rhetorical purposes—that one king plays the hero and the other the hedonist, two equally royal hip-hop archetypes. An audacious spectacle of vacuous pomposity as well as one of tremendous lyrical depth, Watch the Throne is a densely packed amalgamation of what Jay-Z has termed “ignorant shit” and “thought-provoking shit,” with creative productions that are both top of the line and supremely baffling. "[46] Claire Suddath of Time ranked it number three on her top-10 albums list and called it "a beautifully decadent album". The track is similar to the style of early West productions. [133] In 2011, Watch the Throne was the ninth best-selling album in the US, and the first collaborative album to make the year-end top ten in Nielsen SoundScan history. Many writers interpreted the subject matter to concern the rappers' plight as African Americans struggling with financial success in America. [1] Production began in November 2010 in England and continued during available times in Jay-Z's and West's schedules at locations in Australia, Paris, Abu Dhabi,[12] New York City, and Los Angeles. The second time I went it was Barry Weiss, Jay, Beyoncé, Kanye, couple other people, it was a pretty heavy room. [50] Over the rock-centric, rolling production, both rappers muse over familiar themes of loyalty, sexuality and maternal solidarity. commented about the project that "you're going to sell, because you're already big. I had a room where I was cranking out beats, and then I'd go into the main room with Jay and [Kanye] and play beats for them. ", "T.I. In 2011, Jay … [35] The sample is used in a way that is reminiscent to past Kanye productions, like the tracks found on his album The College Dropout. I say all this to say, Watch the Throne holds that special status as one of my top ten albums of all-time, and quite possibly my favorite rap album ever. In Canada, the album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, selling 25,000 copies in its first week. [56] Ocean's hook pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz and Jesus on one of the album's more serene tracks. [8] Following this, Kanye West announced on Twitter his intention to drop a five-track EP with Jay-Z, titled Watch the Throne. 1", "Spike Jonze to direct Kanye & Jay-Z's "Otis" video", "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles – Issue Date: August 27, 2011", "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! [36][45] "Gotta Have It", produced by The Neptunes, incorporates chopped-up James Brown vocal samples and Eastern flute melodies. Please report any encountered bugs. [88][89] "Niggas in Paris" was sent to Top 40/Mainstream radio on November 8. [11] The songs "That's My Bitch" and "The Joy" were previously recorded for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as early as July 2010. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who mostly praised the rappers' performances and the productions. It can be replaced by other forms of music. [5][3] Jay-Z appeared on Kanye's first two albums as well, and the two frequently collaborated. [57][58][59] At 5 minutes in length, the complete "Murder to Excellence" is the longest track on the album. I would come in with a beat and he'd be like, 'Take this out, slow it down.' [56] The song utilizes an often experimental, bass-driven and dub-step influenced style of composition, with West forcefully rapping lines like "this is something like the Holocaust". By TERESA WILTZ and RISHIKA DUGYALA . [8] Also according to the rapper, the track "Monster" was intended for the EP, though that failed to surface. [63] The sales strategy received criticism from other retailers, who accused the labels of giving preferential treatment to iTunes and Best Buy. Kanye is nothing but rough edges. [2] While originally only viewed as a producer, West eventually was seen as both a viable rapper and producer thanks to the success of his debut album The College Dropout and its singles. [20][36] The track contains a "sledgehammer beat" which is built around French house duo Cassius' 2010 single "I <3 U So". It's people that's in the forefront of the music. They originally sought to record a five-song EP together, but the project eventually evolved into a full-length album. Appearing in works ranging from novels to country songs, grandfathers appear often as kindly protectors, sources of wisdom, and after they’ve passed, figures who are missed greatly. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 436,000 copies in its first week. "H•A•M" features additional vocals by Aude Cardona and Jacob Lewis Smith. 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[42] Andy Kellman of Allmusic characterizes much of the album's lyrical content as "ruthless flaunting of material wealth and carte blanche industry resources. [50] The track features an unusual sampling of dialogue from the 2007 film Blades of Glory, notably the "we're gonna skate to one song and one song only" line. "[115], Watch the Throne received nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Recording Package at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012. [12], Parts of the album were recorded in New York City's Tribeca Grand Hotel. Following West's announcement via his Twitter account, "H•A•M" was officially released as a digital download in January 2011 as the lead single. I didn't really think about any of it. 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. Tracklist: Kanye West & Jay-Z Watch The Throne (Deluxe Edition) 1. Upload/Download has been moved to the https/ssl protocol. [27] It was reported that the song would be released as the lead single from the album. [85], The album's fourth and fifth singles were released simultaneously; in September 2011, "Why I Love You" was sent to US rhythmic radio, and "Niggas in Paris" was sent to both rhythmic and urban radio. "[49] Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph praised West's "attention to detail" and found their "wit and absurdity [...] entirely suited to the epic scale of productions. But you guys are important to push this forward. "[102] In the Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot found the record plagued by Jay-Z and West's "self-regard", writing that "they urge listeners to 'watch the throne,' and gaze in awe on their good fortune. Released on January 11, 2011, this was the first single from Kanye West and Jay-Z’s collaborative album, Watch The Throne.The song finds the … "[45] Jon Caramanica writes similarly, "breaking [...] old barriers is a means to acceptance and stability" for Jay-Z, while "West sounds lonely" with his fame, adding that "For Mr. West every flash of Dionysian extreme is tempered by the realization of its hollowness. [26] In early May 2011, rumors arose that "Lift Off" was to feature Bruno Mars who had recorded vocals. [13], The album's earlier sessions produced a little material that has made the final cut. Before the album, Jay-Z and Kanye had collaborated on various singles, and with the latter as a producer on the former's work. [105] Q ranked the album number six in its list of the Top 50 Albums of 2011. [31] Music writer Robert Christgau describes West's production as "a funkier and less ornate variant of the prog-rap of 2010's acclaimed My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". Zippyshare.com News: HTTPS/SSL activation. [145][146]The album peaked at number two on the German Albums Chart the Danish Albums Chart, and at number three on the Scottish Albums Chart. "[49], The opening track "No Church in the Wild" features a cinematic production style. "No Church in the Wild" contains samples from "K-Scope", written and performed by, "Niggas in Paris" contains samples of the Reverend W. A. Donaldson recording "Baptizing Scene"; and dialogue between. [51] On the album, the song closes with a segment of Italian avant-prog band Orchestra Njervudarov's 1979 piece "Tristessa", which reappears at the end of several other songs. I realized that it was not just about urban music and dance but rather a multimillion dollar industry that has a significant influence on fashion, automotive industry, television programming, sports, mass media marketing, and advertising. “Primetime” is the second-to-last song on Watch the Throne’s deluxe … Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by Jay-Z and Kanye West. [3][6][7], During the promotional stages of West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, a remix of the song "Power" surfaced featuring Jay-Z. "[47] Julian Benbow of The Boston Globe observed "an undeniable synergy that they embraced for this project. [74], Watch the Throne spawned seven official singles, with varying degrees of success. They originally sought to record a five-song EP together, but the project eventually evolved into a full-length album. [34][36] Sputnikmusic's Tyler Fisher describes Watch the Throne as "an album centered around larger-than-life egos. [130] In its second week, the album remained at number one on the chart, selling an additional 177,000 copies. Prior to the release, Jay-Z and West had collaborated on various singles, and with the latter as a producer on the former's work. From the cinematic 'No Church in the Wild' to the Stax-soul update 'Otis,' Throne testifies to Kanye West's talent for beats both iconoclastic and pop-savvy. [20] The track incorporates a sample of Nina Simone's 1965 song "Feeling Good" through an Auto-Tune voice processor. Music critic Greg Kot views that the album is about "mutual admiration" and writes of the rappers' respective personas, "Jay-Z is about imperious flow, bridging his gritty past life on the streets with his current status as a cultural tastemaker and business mogul. "[13] It apparently sampled Andrea Bocelli's "Con te partirò" and was described as catchy but for unknown reasons, the song never made it onto the album. "That's My Bitch" contains samples of "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved", written and performed by James Brown; and samples of ", "Who Gon Stop Me" contains samples of "I Can't Stop", written and performed by, "Murder to Excellence" contains samples of "LA LA LA", written and performed by, "Why I Love You" contains samples of "I Love You So", written and performed by. [20] Watch the Throne was mastered by producer and engineer Mike Dean at the Mercer Hotel.[11]. Watch The Throne is the debut studio album by longtime partners/friends and label-mates, JAY Z & Kanye West, also known and commonly referred to as The Throne… [11][29] Swizz Beatz, who produced "Welcome to the Jungle", also provided background vocals to the track, and Kid Cudi contributed additional vocals to "The Joy" and "Illest Motherfucker Alive," bonus tracks on the album's deluxe edition. "[34], Music journalist Alexis Petridis comments that the album incorporates "unlikely samples. "[33] Conversely, Matthew Cole of Slant Magazine finds West's "knack for dramatic, melodically sophisticated tracks [...] channeled away from the Olympian scale" of his previous album "and toward the more commercial vein of Jay-Z's recent work," which he attributes to West splitting production work with several other producers.
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