Watch The Throne

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In 2012, Complex named the album one of the classic albums of the last decade. [114] In January 2015, the album was placed at number 8 on Billboard 's list of "The 20 Best Albums of the 2010s (So Far)". [115] In 2018, Revolt listed the album at number one on their list of the 10 rap collaboration albums. [116] In 2019, Billboard named Watch the Throne the biggest collaborative album of all time, asserting, "From the iconic album artwork to the brash, decadent lyrical themes, esteemed guest list, and recording around the globe, the Throne would set the standard for what a pristine rap album should embody at the highest of levels." [117] Industry awards [ edit ] a b Gill, Andy (August 12, 2011). "Album: Watch The Throne, Watch the Throne (Mercury)". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Archived from the original on November 12, 2012 . Retrieved August 12, 2011. The album's fourth and fifth singles were released simultaneously; in September 2011, "Why I Love You" was sent to US rhythmic radio, and "Niggas in Paris" was sent to both rhythmic and urban radio. [88] [89] "Why I Love You" served as a European-centric single while "Niggas in Paris" was promoted as a domestic single. "Niggas in Paris" peaked at number five on the Hot 100. [90] [91] "Niggas in Paris" was sent to Top 40/Mainstream radio on November 8. [92] By February 2012, it had reached digital sales of ten million in the United States. [93] The song was promoted with a music video directed by West himself, featuring concert footage. [94]Williams, John (August 24, 2011). "Kanye, Jay-Z nearly toppled by Adele". Jam!. CANOE, QMI Agency. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012 . Retrieved August 24, 2011. a b "Jay-Z & Kanye West "Watch the Throne" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012 . Retrieved August 19, 2011. Jay-Z and Kanye West, Watch The Throne (2011) — 25 Rap Albums From the Past Decade That Deserve Classic Status". Complex. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012 . Retrieved February 11, 2013.

Allen Jacobs (September 7, 2011). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/4/2011". HipHopDX . Retrieved September 11, 2011. Osorio, Kim. "Jay-Z Unveils "Watch The Throne" At Exclusive Listening Session". BET. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016 . Retrieved July 7, 2011. It’s no surprise this album was so expensive, considering it was released after a time when Jay-Z and Kanye West were going through a tense period. In fact, this scandal is the stuff of hip-hop legend! a b c "Nominees and Winners". Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012 . Retrieved December 1, 2011.

Anderson, Kyle (August 9, 2011). "Kanye West and Jay-Z's 'Watch the Throne': Read the EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011 . Retrieved August 9, 2011. Caramancia, Jon (August 9, 2011). "Two Titans Share the Seat of Power". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014 . Retrieved February 24, 2014. If you want to buy Watch the Throne on vinyl, maybe consider getting a second job! The reasons for its high price are many, and each one is more interesting than the last. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Year-End 2012". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Archived from the original on April 18, 2019 . Retrieved September 18, 2019.

McIntyre, Hugh. "Kanye West Has Announced A New Supergroup -- Here's A Look At His Past Duos And Groups". Forbes . Retrieved April 23, 2022. Top 100 Urban Albums 2015". ARIA Charts. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019 . Retrieved September 18, 2019. Oficjalna lista sprzedaży:: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012 . Retrieved September 3, 2011.Young, Alex (August 1, 2011). "Spike Jonze to direct Kanye & Jay-Z's "Otis" video". Consequence of Sound. Complex Media Network. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012 . Retrieved August 2, 2011. Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher, The Vaccines, Lana Del Rey nominated for NME Awards 2012". NME. January 30, 2012. Archived from the original on December 17, 2017 . Retrieved December 17, 2017. a b c d Golianopoulos, Thomas (February 6, 2012). "How Jay-Z and Kanye West finally made 'Watch the Throne' ". New York Post. News Corporation. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012 . Retrieved August 8, 2011. a b Empire, Kitty (August 14, 2011). "Jay-Z & Kanye West: Watch the Throne – review". The Observer. Guardian News and Media Limited. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013 . Retrieved August 14, 2011. a b c Roberts, Randall (August 8, 2011). "Album review: Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' ". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011 . Retrieved August 9, 2011.