With the recent release of the Jay-z/Kanye album, "Watch the Throne", I thought it fitting to take a look back at a musical relationship that has spanned more than a decade. Kanye got his big start in the rap game courtesy of his "big brother" Jay. He first started by producing one track on Jay's album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia" in 2000, and a year later produced numerous songs on "The Blueprint". The two first collaborated lyrically when Kanye received a feature in "The Bounce" on "The Blueprint 2", and shortly there after Kanye began to rise to stardom as a rapper. Since then Yeezy and Jigga have worked together in the studio to produce a number of hits. Here are three of my favorite collaborations prior to their full album. Take a listen and a watch.
Kanye's "Monster"
"Run This Town" from "The Blueprint 3"
Diamonds from Sierra Leone (official remix featuring Jay-Z)
Sorry, there is no visuals for this song, but check out the video for the original song
that doesn't feature Hova. It's a great video, but this remix is a way better song. Kanye may have spazzed , but his big brother came through and kicked his ass.
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