'It felt like old Roc-a-Fella, Bassline days,' Def Jam A&R rep Lenny Santiago tells MTV News.
By Rob Markman
Jay-z recording <i>Watch The Throne</i>
Photo: Life + Times
It's finally here. On Monday, fans across the world can finally experience Jay-z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne, the joint project that was first announced on August 27, 2010, via Yeezy's Twitter. Now, almost a year later, the highly anticipated album is available for purchase. Only a select few can say that they were along for the ride, and senior VP of A&R at Def Jam, Lenny Santiago, is one of those people.
Last month, MTV News secured 12 exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the famed Wtt recording sessions, which took place in New York City, Australia and Paris. Lenny S., who was present for much of the album's recording, breaks down the story behind two of the photos.
Check out the...
By Rob Markman
Jay-z recording <i>Watch The Throne</i>
Photo: Life + Times
It's finally here. On Monday, fans across the world can finally experience Jay-z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne, the joint project that was first announced on August 27, 2010, via Yeezy's Twitter. Now, almost a year later, the highly anticipated album is available for purchase. Only a select few can say that they were along for the ride, and senior VP of A&R at Def Jam, Lenny Santiago, is one of those people.
Last month, MTV News secured 12 exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the famed Wtt recording sessions, which took place in New York City, Australia and Paris. Lenny S., who was present for much of the album's recording, breaks down the story behind two of the photos.
Check out the...
- 8/8/2011
- MTV Music News
'It was fantastic,' Hov says.
By Shaheem Reid
Jay-z
Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images
Brooklyn, New York — On Thursday, Jay-z told MTV News he has grand plans to have major musical performances once the new Barclays Center — future home to the Nets, the NBA team Jay co-owns — opens in a couple of years. But the Jiggaman obviously still has love for Madison Square Garden. He's had numerous historic moments at Msg over the years, and last week was no different. His Blueprint 3 tour stopped at the venue, and along with Jay parading out his classic records, his tour guests Young Jeezy and Trey Songz brought out surprises: Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Fabolous all came out.
"It was fantastic," Jay said Thursday about his latest Garden adventure, the fond memory invoking a grin. "Again, any time you play the Garden is a special moment. It's special. Wayne,...
By Shaheem Reid
Jay-z
Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images
Brooklyn, New York — On Thursday, Jay-z told MTV News he has grand plans to have major musical performances once the new Barclays Center — future home to the Nets, the NBA team Jay co-owns — opens in a couple of years. But the Jiggaman obviously still has love for Madison Square Garden. He's had numerous historic moments at Msg over the years, and last week was no different. His Blueprint 3 tour stopped at the venue, and along with Jay parading out his classic records, his tour guests Young Jeezy and Trey Songz brought out surprises: Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Fabolous all came out.
"It was fantastic," Jay said Thursday about his latest Garden adventure, the fond memory invoking a grin. "Again, any time you play the Garden is a special moment. It's special. Wayne,...
- 3/12/2010
- MTV Music News
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