Big Sean discusses "Watch the Throne," warns of Surprise

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOnly weeks after the release of his solo album, Kanye West announced he was working on an album with Jay-Z. West was met with critical acclaim on his last album and wants to face-off with his mentor, Jay-Z, for an entire album. Jay-Z said Watch the Throne would be the first time he and Kanye West performed as equals.Their collaboration album has

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.

Talib Kweli discusses Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore he became famous, Kanye West worked closely with Talib Kweli. While he is now associated with the "in-crowd" of the hip hop game, Kanye West still works with Talib Kweli. Currently, Kanye is working with Jay-Z a collaboration album and Talib is among the first to hear it.Ever since the release of their first single, "H.A.M.," everyone has been

Kanye West announces New Album in Summer 2011

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he returned from his hiatus, Kanye West has been working overtime. First, he released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and announced Watch the Throne with Jay-Z. With the Jay-Z album coming in a little over a month, Kanye West is making even more plans.Following the release of Watch the Throne, Kanye West will begin filming the video for "

Young Guru pushing Jay-Z and Kanye West to finish "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBarely two months following his own comeback, Kanye West announced he and Jay-Z would release their own album. Following a week of speculation, Jay-Z confirmed Watch the Throne. Less than a week later, the first single, "H.A.M.," was released.It seemed as if the album would definitely be on the way. The two rappers took over a Manhattan hotel room to

50 Cent talks "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThroughout his career, 50 Cent has been very critical of Kanye West and Jay-Z. In 2007, 50 Cent challenged Kanye West to a battle of album sales. After Kanye West won the battle, 50 Cent targeted him with several disses. 50 Cent dissed Kanye for two years with no response.Later in 2009, 50 Cent used Beanie Sigel to ignite a feud with former rival,

Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame prepare "Ferrari Boyz" album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt seems as if every popular rapper is teaming up with their mentor for collaboration albums. Last summer, Drake announced he and Lil Wayne would be hitting the studio for an album. Kanye West and Jay-Z made a similar announcement a few months ago.One upping the other duo, Kanye West and Jay-Z even released a single, "H.A.M." Sometime this month, the

Drake takes credit for "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNews of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne has spread like wildfire. The rap world has gone crazy after hearing only one song from the album. Apparently, they are doing something right after rival, Jim Jones, even praised their collaboration.Kanye West has regained the rap throne after being in the shadow of Rick Ross and the Young Money movement

Jay-Z and Kanye West take "Watch the Throne" to New York City

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter being questioned by the media, Jay-Z and Kanye West are back to work on their long-awaited album, Watch the Throne. The two have been recording for the album in Paris. Recently, they decided to take the album back to the States.When they started recording the album, the duo took over a room at New York's Mercer Hotel. In their return to the city

Jay-Z and Kanye West recruit Bangladesh for "Watch the Throne"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterJay-Z and Kanye West grabbed headlines at the beginning of the year, when they announced their collaboration album. The album was named Watch the Throne and marked the first time Kanye West would record with Jay-Z as his equal.Only days after announcing the album, a single was released from the album. Early in 2011, "H.A.M." was released and received

Waka Flocka Flame and Gucci Mane set "Ferrari Boyz" release date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEarlier this year, Gucci Mane announced he and his protege`, Waka Flocka Flame, were working on a new project. Gucci Mane has been working on several projects, including a new mixtape and a street album.In between his February arrest rumors, Gucci Mane announced he was going to record an album with his protege`. Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame got