Watch The Throne

Since it's release Monday, Watch The Throne has been breaking sales records. It is a collection of very unique and different songs that I don't think anyone anticipated. The first single "H-A-M" was released back in January and the anticipation began to build off that. The H.A.M track was actually leaked long before it's intended release causing 'Ye and Jay to create a mobile recording facility in France. They returned home to finish the album at a New York hotel limiting access and potential for more song leaks. The second single "Otis" was released in July and pre-sales for the album reached platinum status, just off PRE-sales. The digital download of the album was made available August 8th and set sales records in 23 countries. The album will be in stores on August 12th and industry insiders believe the album will sell 400-450,000 copies in the first week. RZA, Q-Tip, Beyonce,The Neptunes and Swizz Beatz all make appearances on the Roc Nation/Def Jam Collaboration. I guess "The Throne" is truly an appropriate title.

Watch The Throne...It's Coming Soon!

Jay Z and Kanye West have been rolling out several things surrounding this collaboration album. They have released the first song "Otis" which is not technically the official single but a teaser for the album. The name of the super group has been announced as "The Throne". Hence the title "Watch The Throne". In addition to the Group name, the first song release, and the album title, they are announcing tour dates for certain cities already. We at the BeatBox Show have the most current schedule:

"The Throne 2001" Tour Dates
09/22 – Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
09/24 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
09/25 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
09/27 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
09/28 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
09/29 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
10/04 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
10/06 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/07 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/10 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
10/13 – Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
10/14 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
10/16 – San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
10/17 – Sacramento, CA @ Power Balance Pavilion
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
10/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
10/21 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/25 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/26 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
10/30 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
11/01 – Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
11/03 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Watch The Throne And Prepare

The collaboration album "Watch The Throne" by Jay Z and Kanye West is building up some serious anticipation, and for good reason. These are two of the biggest stars in music culture, fashion, entertainment and business currently. It is amazing as a hip hop fan to watch their rise at two different times but together as well. The intensity of their talent, skill, and work ethic. Kanye's last body of work was truly something on a different level. Now, he and Jay are set to make history and the moment has begun. This past week they released a first song, not necessarily an official single, called "Otis". The song is truly something different and very interesting. I love how they are not taking standard traditional methods on any of this project. Check out a documentary of the making of "Watch The Throne" shot while they were writing and recording in Australia.

Kanye West Coachella 2011 Mixtape

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