Watch the Throne by Jay Z and Kanye West

After having reviewed the single " Otis " which was and is my favorite song of the moment I took advantage of Spotify and listened to the whole album this evening as I watched the ballgame on mute.

I am no expert on rap but this is accessible for anyone. Kanye West makes good rhymes and Jay Z gives the album credibility in rap circles. The sampling on this album connects old and new. Who Gon Stop Me and Why I Love You are catchy and synthed up. More notable are Murder to Excellence and Made in America which are songs that both say more than most comparable songs. I suppose a backlash is possible saying that West and Jay Z are pretentious in thinking they can write better on this subject than most..but they do combine rap sensibilities, with musical genres wide and lyrics that are literate and snappy.

I just know what I like. I would buy this album even if I do not know what all the lyrics mean. Otis, Made in America, and Murder to Excellence are three of the best songs you will hear this year from any genre