Jay-Z and Kanye West recording "Watch the Throne" in New York hotel

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West are down to the wire with their collaboration album, Watch the Throne. Last month, the two released the lead single, "H.A.M." Usually, Kanye West records his music in Hawaii, but they have decided to change things up.Recently, Jay-Z and Kanye West have taken a floor of the Mercer Hotel in New York City and built their own studio.