@Funkmasterflex @xzachbaronx It’s a hazy Wednesday evening in New York City, and a song you’ve never heard before is on the radio. It’s got an Otis Redding sample, that escalating bit right before the chorus of “Try a Little Tenderness,†and it’s not hard to recognize the voices rapping over it. Jay-Z and Kanye West are unmistakable from a hundred yards away. But something, or more accurately someone, keeps interrupting them. Explosions and bomb sound effects strafe the audio. The skitch and stutter of a record being wound back repeat over and over again.
Otis Redding’s Daughter Talks About “Otis”
On July 20, the first song from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s much-hyped forthcoming collaborative album, “Watch the Throne,” due digitally Aug. 1 and physically Aug. 5, was debuted on by Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97 New York. The song, “Otis,” is built on the back of a sample of legendary soul singer Otis Redding’s 1966 version of “Try a Little Tenderness” and was produced by West. @Funk Flex
Jay-Z Previews Watch the Throne in NYC; Reveals New Details
Last night a Kanye-less Jigga Man previewed the pair’s upcoming album, Watch the Throne, for a select industry elite in NYC. Billboard.com was in the building and provided a play-by-play of album details via Twitter. Hit the jump to find out what went down. Marisa Mendez
Jay-Z Earns More than Beyonce For The First Time Since 2008 (Fellas Check The Pic)
In the last year Jay-Z has raked in $37 million, beating Beyonce by $2 million this year. Hit the jump to read the rest of the financial breakdown. @wilmajor
Curren$y Talks About Upcoming Movie Project
Curren$y recently sat down with Complex to discuss a few things including his hesitation to sign with Warner Brothers, working with Wiz Khalifa, upcoming projects, his EP Covert Coup, and Muscle Car Chronicles his new album and movie. Read what else Spitta said after the jump. @Julie1205
(Photos) Hollywood’s Hottest Up And Comers!
Hollywood’s 10 hottest up and comers according to Fox @funkmasterflex
