SXSW just got a lot more interesting. Samsung announced
Monday (March 10) that Jay Z and Kanye West will be descending upon the already
star-studded festival Wednesday for a special, one-night-only performance at
Austin Music Hall.
But here's the catch: wristbands for the epic Watch The
Throne reunion will only be handed out to owners of Samsung Galaxy devices —
with the Milk Music ad-free radio service downloaded on it — starting Tuesday
(March 11) morning at 10 a.m. at the Galaxy Experience located on Second Street
and Trinity.
The fact that Samsung is responsible for the hottest ticket
at the festival this week should come as no surprise, considering the company
helped Hov usher in his "new rules" with the release of his latest
opus, Magna Carta Holy Grail with one million copies sold the day it debuted. A
lot has changed in Jay and Ye's lives since they last toured together in 2012,
so here's a few things we'd all like to see when they hit the stage:
1. Break Their 'Paris' Record
While in Paris, the pair performed their Grammy
Award-winning "N---as in Paris" a record 12 straight times. For this
one-off show, we'd love to see them go for the baker's dozen.
2. A Cameo From Kim And Bey
Since they went their separate ways to tour for MCHG and
Yeezus, respectively, Kanye has found his own Bonnie to his Clyde, so it's only
right that both of the rap kings' queens join them onstage.
3. And Another From JT
Kanye can squash his beef with Justin Timberlake officially
onstage when the singer comes out to join Jay for back-to-back performances of
"Holy Grail" and "Suit & Tie," with Ye playing hypeman.
4. Fresh Throne Music
Jay and Kanye create magic together so it would only be
right if they blessed the free-spirited hip-hop fanatics in the crowd with a
new track to bounce to and contemplate on their way home.
5. A Watch The Throne II Announcement
Big announcement that Watch The Throne II is coming this
year. It's no secret that Jay and Kanye have been in the studio since their
initial public offering, so this would be the perfect time to inform the world
that they are dropping another joint LP.
Jay and Kanye's performance is the first day of Samsung's
four-day concert series that will also feature Janelle MonĂ¡e, Broken Bells, Cut
Copy, Holy Ghost!, and Gary Clark Jr.
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