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LOS ANGELES, July 25 (UPI) -- U.S. hip-hop stars Kanye West and Jay-Z say they plan to release a CD and go on tour to support it as a duo known as The Throne. The Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Recordings/Roc Nation album collaboration, "Watch the Throne," is to be made available worldwide exclusively on iTunes Aug. 8, Live Nation said Monday.
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Tickets for the concert tour are to go on sale to the public the same day through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
Those who purchase their tickets online will receive a digital copy of the album. The Live Nation-produced tour is to begin Sept. 22 in Detroit with 24 dates confirmed thus far.
"The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each other to new heights with their collaboration on 'Watch the Throne,' recorded in person at various locations around the world," Live Nation said in a news release. "Over a year in the making and a truly global affair, the duo recorded in London and Bath in the United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Paris and New York City. Though shrouded in secrecy, the album has already been heralded a 'masterpiece' by those who have heard it, and features production from The RZA, The Neptunes and Kanye's longtime collaborator Mike Dean. The short list of featured vocals includes Frank Ocean, Beyonce, Curtis Mayfield and Mr. Hudson. ... Both Jay-Z and Kanye West have each appeared as guests on the other's stage, and now they come together for never-before-seen performances not only from their collaboration, 'Watch the Throne,' but also songs from their classic catalog."
