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Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, collectively known as The Throne. [2] It was released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to its release, Jay-Z and West had collaborated on various singles, and
The video primarily shows West and Jay-Z modifying a Maybach luxury car and then driving around in it with no doors or windows. After its release, the video was met with positive reception. The cover art was designed by Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci. Jay and West performed the song at all the stops on their 2011 Watch the Throne Tour.
"Lift Off" is a song by American rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z featuring the latter's wife, American singer Beyoncé. It was written by rappers, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, Bruno Mars, and Seal, while production was handled by West, Bhasker, and Mike Dean with Pharrell, Q-Tip, and Don Jazzy receiving co- and additional production credits.
"Niggas in Paris" (censored as "Ni**as in Paris" [1]) is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaborative studio album, Watch the Throne (2011). The song was produced by Hit-Boy with West and Mike Dean , while Anthony Kilhoffer contributed additional production.
"Illest Motherfucker Alive" (censored on the album as "Illest Motherf**ker Alive" [1]) is a song by American rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z. It is only available on their collaborative album Watch the Throne (2011) on the deluxe edition. The song features additional vocals by Kid Cudi, Bankulli, and Aude Cardona. [2]
Over the next few days, Jay-Z recorded his 16 bars and Kanye recorded an eight-bar verse. For a while, the song remained unfinished but was completed close to the album release. [8] 88-Keys did not hear the final version until Jay-Z showcased it at the invite-only listening session at the Museum of Natural History's planetarium in August 2011. [8]
James Shahan of Urb asserted that the song is a highlight of the album for the clear themes of black-on-black crime and their excellence, considering West to be more concise than Jay-Z. Shahan cited how West focuses on violence in Chicago and Iraq during "Murder", whereas Jay-Z goes from discussing Henry's death then later describes black power ...
"Jail" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album, Donda (2021). The song includes vocals from fellow American rapper Jay-Z.Towards the end of the album, another version of the song titled "Jail pt 2" appears, which includes more vocals from DaBaby and Marilyn Manson.