Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the new collaboration album between Jay-Z and Kanye West, Watch the Throne. For the first time, Jay-Z and Kanye West will be sharing an entire album together. Fans of both rappers are extremely excited about this news.
Kanye West has worked with Jay-Z his entire career, but each time they have collaborated, West has been Jay's artist. But, on their most recent collaboration, "Hate," the rappers were equal. Kanye said he wanted to prove himself to Jay-Z and record with him as an equal.
After planning to do an EP together, the chemistry between the two rappers led to them deciding to do a full album. Because both are considered among the best in the game. Legends from the game have even stopped to take notice of what the rappers have planned. Pete Rock already signed on to be a producer for the album and another legend has also agreed to produce for the album.
DJ Premier confirmed his work on the album and he admitted he had been wanting to work with Jay-Z for nearly two years. He had wanted to do something for Jay-Z on The Blueprint 3, but he did not get his work together in time, so his beats were not used on the album. Premier already feels the pressure of doing work for a Jay-Z album, but he feels twice the pressure dealing with Kanye West too. However, he sees this as positive pressure and he feels what he brings to the table will help the album stand out.