Kanye West and Jay-Z have today (January 11) revealed the first single from their much-anticipated joint album, 'Watch The Throne'.
'H.A.M' sees the pair team up with producer Lex Luger and is an emphatic example of what fans can expect from the album.
To celebrate its arrival, Gigwise has taken a look at just how Jay-Z and Kanye West have grown into rap's number one royalty.
From the early days right up to 'Watch The Throne', this is a definitive guide to the rappers' careers, including quotes, album stats and much more.
'H.A.M' is available now. 'Watch The Throne' is expected to arrive later in the spring.
Rap Royalty: 20 Facts About Kanye West And Jay-Z
January 11, 2011
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Kanye West initially rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records. He was influential on Jay-Z's influential and era-defining 2001 album, 'The Blueprint'.
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