Jay-Z & Kanye West To Stream Watch The Throne Tour

I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man!

It appears that The Throne has partnered with advertising agency GlobalHue and launched VOYR.com in order to promote their upcoming tour with exclusive behind the scenes footage and to give those who were unable to buy tickets a chance to view the entire tour via a $4.99 monthly subscription.  I'll let Complex handle the rest:

The subscription-based webcast will cover the entire 26-city tour with a 720-degree look of the stage, rehearsals, personal exercise routines, an exclusive Kanye documentary, and an animated series based on Kanye's "Runaway" film. The subscription will cost $4.99/month for all-inclusive access.

Previously: Watch Jay-Z & Kanye West Record "Otis"

Watch Jay-Z & Kanye West Record "Otis"

Jay-Z and Kanye West will be heading out on the road for the Watch The Throne Tour, and have partnered with VOYR to release promotional behind the scenes footage. Watch below to get a glimpse of the recording process of the smash, "Otis."



Props to Nah Right

Kanye West Announces G.O.O.D. Music Album

Kanye West rarely tweets but when he does, it's usually about something big.  Today's tweet was no exception as he announced that there will be a G.O.O.D. Music compilation album.  Check out the collective's roster below and tell me who you want to collaborate together.

Kanye West

Common

Mos Def

John Legend

Big Sean

Pusha T

Kid Cudi

CyHi The Prynce

Teyana Taylor

D'Banj

Malik Yusef

Mr. Hudson

Can't wait!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art Of Storytelling

Gangstas, it's been a while! Soooo, yours truly, DJ Hourglass, decided to put something special together for Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12.  I present... Da Art of Storytelling (Part 1).  Hip Hop storytelling is an art form that few rappers have mastered, but when done right, the story can be so clever or shocking that you're stuck sitting, thinking about it.

Of course I included storytelling pros like Slick Rick, The Notorious B.I.G., Pac, Common and Nas, but there are some new names in the mix as well including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar. Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling below and hit the jump for a full tracklisting!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling

New Music: T.I. - Niggas In Paris Remix

After 2,394,323,434 "Niggas In Paris" remixes, T.I. uses some French and makes a verse that fits in completely with Jay-Z and Ye's offerings.  It's a party song, no need to make it so deep!  Check it out below and sip on something while you're at it.

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris (Remix) ft. T.I.



Previously: T.I. & Young Jeezy Open Up The BET Hip Hop Awards

Big Sean Performs New Track & Kanye West Joins Big Sean Onstage In NYC!

During the NYC stop of the I Am Finally Famous World Tour, Big Sean brought out Kanye West as they performed "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay," the current #1 song in the country.  Watch that below, hit the jump to watch him perform a new track, "All I Know."

Amber Rose Interview On Hot 97

Courtesy of Hot 97

After a minor twitter beef yesterday between Peter Rosenberg & Amber Rose, Amber decided to hit the airwaves and air out all of her frustrations concerning the public's perception of her.  This 43 minute long interview covers everything that has been speculated--her breakup with Kanye West, her dislike for Funkmaster Flex, and her love life with Wiz Khalifa.

Watch below as Amber Rose claims Wiz Khalifa "would beat the crap outta Kanye" if it came to it!

Frank Ocean Interview With Angie Martinez

Angie Martinez got an exclusive interview with OFWGKTA singer Frank Ocean who lives a pretty off the radar life, and finally got him to address his success, working with Jay-Z and Kanye, and his beef with Chris Brown.

Part 1: Frank discusses his relationship with the rest of Odd Future & his stance on Tyler, The Creator's many beefs



Hit the jump for parts 2 & 3 of the Hot 97 interview!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 10: The Dime Piece

The weekend is here and yours truly, DJ Hourglass is back with yet another mix to get you going--whether you're planning to stay at home or go out and party.  Thanks to your support, I've seen the demand for Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, and I'm proud to have made 10 volumes in just two months.

Since this is "The Dime Piece" edition, I switched up my usual format and made sure I got some smoother tracks and more R&B. Hip Hop heads, don't worry.  It's still full of the hottest names in the game.  Listen below and vibe to the sounds of TiRon & Ayomari, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Terrace Martin, 9th Wonder, J. Cole, Dawn Richard and more!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 10: The Dime Piece

Hit the jump for the full tracklisting!

Producer S1 Tells The Story of Excellence

If you haven't heard an S1 produced track, think again.  The hit producer made his way up in the game from producing for Little Brother and other associated acts to producing chart toppers for Kanye West & Beyonce.  Most recently, Symbolic One produced the "Excellence" portion to Jay-Z & Kanye's Watch the Throne track "Murder To Excellence.  Watch below as he explains the journey behind the incredible song.



Props to Hip Hop DX

Want To Hear A New Spin on Watch The Throne?

Like Dance music? Like Watch The Throne? Curious? Just check out Mark The Throne, a Electronic, dubstep remix of Jay-Z & Kanye West's hit album Watch The Throne.  This dope mix was created by the duo Market Price which consists of DJ GOJ!RA and producer Valentino.  What's most impressive is that this was created without acapellas or stems.

The Making of Kanye West & Rhymefest's "Alligator Boots"

Back in 2008, Kanye West and Rhymefest were working hard on a pilot for their show Alligator Boots, which they were hoping to have aired on Comedy Central.  As you've probably figured out, the show never saw the light of day.  Look below for some behind the scene footage of the show that surfaced featuring Kanye West, Rhymefest, Kim Kardashian, and some weavalicious, pimping puppets.


"Baby in the club, baby in the club. Look at that girl, she got a baby in the club."

Props To Fake Shore Drive

Kanye West Performing At Heineken Red Star Access

Back in June, Kanye West and Heineken linked up for the Heineken Red Star Access show.  3 months later, Vevo has exclusive footage of some of his key performances. Watch below as he performs "All Of The Lights" with Kid Cudi, CyHi The Prynce and Big Sean.



Hit the jump to watch Kanye West perform some more of his hits from Graduation and College Dropout!

[Music Video] Big Sean x Kanye West x Roscoe Dash - Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay

Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, talk to the....

After getting constant radio play and hyping up clubs and parties everywhere, we finally get the visual offering of Big Sean's "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash.  Feast your eyes on the music video below:



Props to Rap Radar

Previously: New Music Video: Kirko Bangz - What Yo Name Iz (Remix) f/ Wale, Bun B, & Big Sean 

Jay-Z & Kanye West x Frank Ocean - No Church In the Wild [Fan Made Video]

Sorry, this isn't an official music video of "No Church In The Wild" like I thought it was, but it surely is a beautiful work of art.  In a parallel universe of sorts, the video takes place in 1862 where White slaves were oppressed and beaten by Black slaveowners. Wow.

Check it out and let me know what you think!



Kanye West and Jay Z - No Church In The Wild (music video) from High5Collective on Vimeo.

Props to Relevant Mindset

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 8

It's officially Friday, so you know what that means! Yours truly, DJ Hourglass, is back with another mix to get your weekend started off right!  I know I say this every week, but I think this is by far my best edition fo GUE Radio to date.  It contains a balanced mix of mainstream party tracks, underground hip hop, and R&B.

Listen to the mix below which features music from Jay-Z & Kanye West, STS, GLC, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, The-Dream, Jhené Aiko, and more.  Download if you like it!!



Hit the jump for to see the full tracklisting!

Jay-Z & Kanye West Perform Otis For the First Time

Jay-Z & Kanye West just kinda surprised the MTV Video Music Awards and hit the stage for their first performance of "Otis."  I'm loving it, and I'm hoping to get to this concert.  Watch closely and watch someone run on the stage.  My suspects: Lil Wayne, Baby, or Lil Mama.

Props to Miss Info

The MTV Video Music Awards are Tonight!!

The 2011 Video Music Awards Air on MTV tonight at 9/8 central, and Gangstas Use Emoticons will be live tweeting the entire show, starting with the 8/7 preshow.  I, DJ Hourglass, promise to keep you up to date with all of the great moments and foolishness that is sure to occur.  It's only 2:30 and Lil Mama's already starting.  If I see her on stage like last year, I will be on the floor.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DJHourglass and @GsUseEmoticons to join in on the festivities!

Hit the jump to see a list of performers for tonight.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio: Volume 6

DJ Bankhead has officially retired. It was fun while it lasted, but I'm serious this time.

The official, REAL DEAL stage name is............ DJ Hourglass!
(If you wanna know why, ask somebody)

I've been doing tribute editions for the past 2 weeks and it's time to get back to that new s**t!  This mix is probably the most well rounded--ranging from mainstream to underground, club bangers to love songs.  Volume 6 features new music from artists including the Billboard toppers of The Throne, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, and Wale.

Also in the mix are two rappers from the 2 cities nearest to my heart--Charlotte and St. Louis.  QC representer  C-Weav is the founder of record label So Key Entertainment whose mixtape Mixed Feelings is a must download.  Bryant Stewart, the hardest working rapper in St. Louis, just released "I Made This Last Week," a project which he made...in one week.  Doesn't sound like it.

Listen to DJ Hourglass's GUE Radio, Vol. 6 below!
Make sure you hit the jump for the full tracklisting!!

Pusha T x Kanye West x Young Jeezy - Amen

More new music tonight. This one's a collab that everyone probably hoped would happen.  Kanye & Young Jeezy always put out hot tracks together and adding Pusha T isn't gonna do anything but improve upon that chemistry.

I only have one problem.  I'm starting to get a little fed up with a trend towards sacrilegious attitudes in hip hop music these days.  But that's me. I might make that a post soon.

Listen/DL Pusha T's Amen below and make sure to snag his Fear of God 2 EP which drops on August 23. Once again, shout out to 2dopeboyz.

Pusha T: Amen f/ Young Jeezy & Kanye West