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Thanks to P-O-P-I-S-D-E-A-D, we can finally bring you, our viewers, a year’s end list of the best (by opinion) in music. What you are about to read is a list of the 50 best albums of 2011. It’s a mix of the best indie, “mindie” and mainstream collections of work put out by today’s brightest artists, artistes, musicians, entertainers, Pop acts, entertainers, etc… So join us and hit the jump for what we think is an unbiased list of 2011′s best.
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When the official tracklist was made available for Jay-Z’s and Kanye West’s collaborative project, Watch The Throne, only features from Mr. Hudson, Frank Ocean and Beyoncé were shown. That’s changed now that DDotOmen.com has revealed the album’s credits for each song.
In addition to those three artists: Seal, La Roux’s Ely Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Pete Rock, KiD CuDi and a slew of other talented individuals make up make up the vocal roster of the highly-anticipated LP. Read on for the Deluxe track list as well as the production credits.
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Finally, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne project is set for lift off very soon. The official album art has been unveiled. Givenchy Creative Director, Riccardo Tisci, who designed the single art for “H.A.M.” has designed the gold metallic album cover, pretty nice, isn’t it?
Ryan Seacrest claims new music from the project will surface around July 11. This will most likely be the single, “Lift Off,” featuring Bruno Mars and Beyoncé with an album release date of “mid-August.” With such a flamboyant album cover we hope the the music is as over-the-top good.
In 2011, if you are not a fan of Kanye West then you will either become one or further despise him. The talented yet talkative artist took to his official Twitter account with some news.
WATCH THE THRONE COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!
MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER
ALL THE LIGHTS VIDEO IN 1 WEEK!!!!!!
So there you go, a new video in a week, and two albums between Spring and Summer. West most likely is capable but we doubt many media outlets will be giving near-perfect ratings across the board for his next solo studio album.
The first single off of one of the most anticipated music projects of 2011 is here. “H•A•M, (Hard As a Mutha F***a),” the first single off Kanye West’s and Jay-Z’s joint project, Watch The Throne, just premiered online. Listen to the Lexus Luger-produced track below and as always, with ‘Ye and Jay on a track, it’s quality. 1.11.11 is a good day for music.
It turns out that Kanye West was not just living in the moment when he said, “coming in one week,” when referring to Watch the Throne. The eccentric Hip-Hop star tweeted the single cover for the first single off the project a few hours ago.
The elaborate artwork was designed by Riccardo Tisci, the creative director of Givenchy. Also, no word yet on what “H.A.M.” is an acronym for. This is making us feel all kinds of good inside; the big names in the business are coming out swinging early this year.
Earlier, video footage leaked of Kanye West and Charlie Wilson in the studio recording “Flashing Lights 2.” The song is will either show up on Charlie Wilson’s forthcoming album or the Watch the Throne LP. Rumor has it that Jay-Z and Eminem might both lay verses down for the song. Shout out to Kuci06 who took the time to perfect the beat and layer the vocals from the video clip to give a preview of what the final piece of music will sound like.
No words as of now ’cause this just sounds too good.
When we read that Elly Jackson (La Roux) would be featured on Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy we waited patiently only to wonder where in the hell she was on that official tracklist… We worry no more as she will still appear on a Kanye West project, oh yea, and a Jay-Z project. Apparently Elly Jackson will appear on Kanye West’s & Jay-Z’s Watch the Throne.
“That’s My Bitch” is produced by Q-Tip and… we get giddy. At the moment, we’re feeling this song, a lot. West and Jay offer their usual entertaining verses whilst Jackson serves a hook that fits the song perfectly. Bring on the rest of what’s to come, we’re hungry for more.
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So whilst we’ve been “absent” Kanye West is making sure the atmosphere stays saturated with his music, for at least until the end of the year. Here’s how he’s doing this:
The first song from “G.O.O.D. Friday” is the second track from Watch the Throne. The massive track is simply titled “Monster” and it describes the song perfectly. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj all hold their own making for a pretty damn solid tune.
Let’s put the spotlight on Nicki Minaj for a little while. West stated earlier that Minaj had the potential to be the second greatest rapper, EVER. Well it is way too early to even think of a statement like that but we cannot help but agree with the popular opinion that Nicki Minaj absolutely took this song to a whole new level. Her rhymes were insane, her voices were entertaining rather than annoying and she turned the hype UP.
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Speaking of Ms. Minaj, a song leaked of hers feat. Will.I.Am entitled “Check It Out.” The song samples the popular late 70′s hit “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. The song is another “Your Love”; it’s mindless radio fodder but it is still so damn addictive. Listen to “Check It Out” after…
Listen! Rye Rye & M.I.A. Can Do It “Better Than You”
Official: No Doubt To Release New Album On…
Finally, The Isa Machine Remix Of Beyoncé’s “Countdown” In Studio…
SosaMan “Don’t Take It Personal” Feat. Julien
Club Jammin’: Duckie “Like You ‘Pose To” Feat. So Serious
Rewind: Faith Hill “Beautiful”
Free School Return With “B!tche$ On My D!ck!!!!”
Video Premiere: Nicki Minaj “Beez In the Trap” Feat. 2 Chainz
Double Vid. Premiere: Drake’s “Take Care” Feat. Rihanna & “HYFR” Feat. Lil Wayne
Listen To JJ’s “Beautiful Life”
Niki & The Dove’s ‘Instinct’ 5-Song Album Sampler
Scissor Sisters Premiere “Only The Horses”
Kanye West “Mercy” Feat. 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Pusha T
Listen To Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful” Feat. Emeli Sandé
Bei Maejor Releases ‘Upscale’ EP
eLIFE242: Neil Dames…
Miguel’s ‘Art Dealer Chic, Vol.2′
Presenting… Iggy Azalea “Murda Bizne$$” feat. T.I.
Fifth Round, Trey Songz, “Heart Attack”
