[vodpod id=Video.15339144&w=540&h=350&fv=] For the first time, Jay-Z and Kanye West performed “Otis” tonight at the MTV Video Music Awards. Peep the foiled crash attempt at the 2:00 mark. More footage later on.
The Throne is now covered in gold. After two weeks, Watch The Throne has now moved 612,911 copies. The album also remains at the top of the Billboard charts. Black excellence!
Jay and Kanye aren’t doin’ any press but I still got something to say about the album everyone is and should be talkin’ about. Issue on stands Sept. 6.
[vodpod id=Video.15295371&w=540&h=350&fv=] Welcome to Miami. With his other half overseas,
We all watched and tomorrow morning, The Throne will sit on top of the Billboard Charts. According to HHD, Watch The Throne moved an estimated 426,661 copies. This marks Kanye West’s fifth number one album and Jay-Z’s 12th. Sweet baby Jesus! UPDATE: Final tally is 436,079 copies. 320,893 (digital)| 115,186 (CD)
Not only does Aziz Ansari have a new movie in theaters, but he also made a cameo in The Throne’s new video. He spoke with Hov’s site about his appearance in the clip. Life+Times: Your new movie is in theaters and you make a cameo appearance in a JAY Z/Kanye video, are you having your best summer ever? Aziz Ansari: It
[vodpod id=Video.14958784&w=540&h=350&fv=] The Throne opened their doors yesterday afternoon with a pop-up shop in the SoHo section of Manhattan. Inside, fans could purchase Watch The Throne and get a glimpse of the Thronemobile from the “Otis” video. Later in the evening, Jay, Memphis Bleek, Just Blaze, and Swizz Beatz made appearances at the store. Check out pics courtesy of the lifefiles.
This may be the most expensive-low budget video ever. Watch The Throne in stores everywhere tomorrow.
[vodpod id=Video.14834619&w=540&h=350&fv=] We got some photos a few weeks ago, but MTV gives us a quick teaser for Jay and Ye’s upcoming video for “Otis”. Video premieres in full on Thursday at 8:56 PM on MTV, MTV2, and BET. Watch The Throne available now.
After weeks of waiting, The Throne finally dropped their highly anticipated album last night. So far, reception has been mixed and coming fast and furious. Producer 9th Wonder, who has worked with Jay-Z, gave his thoughts on the album via his Twitter account. Here’s what he had to say: Thank you God for giving me the ability to listen to music objectively, despite how big the artist is. Lemme tell yall something, I am not a follower, never will be, […]
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.