It’s simple mathematics: an equation in which 2 narcissists are equal will always cancel each other out.
According to Billboard.com, Kanye West and Jay Z’s much-hyped collaborative effort, Watch The Throne, debuted on iTunes with just 436,000 units scanned. This figure is far below the estimated 1 million pre-sales on the album’s website Watchthethrone.com.
According to IBTimes.com, Jay Z and Kanye’s “swollen egos” led to the album falling short of 500,000. “Jay and Kanye talk about their “greatness” so much, it is almost as if they forgot to actually bring it to the album,” writes IBTimes.
Both stars have ultra-star power and they certainly know it… and they know that we know it.
… In fact, Jay and Kanye talk about their “greatness” so much, it is almost as it they forgot to actually bring it to the album.
According to most critics, the album has its impressive moments. In spite of their large egos, Jay-Z and Kanye West are talented artists and bring great tracks to the table. But considering the hype surrounding their names, the album falls short. The rappers almost make it seem they are god-like themselves in the nearly blasphemous and impious track “No Church in the Wild.”
In spite of their names, Jay-Z and Kanye have some work to do if they want to keep their album on the top of the charts.
Am I the only one who hasnt listened to the album? Ive heard 2 songs…
I though I was the only one who though they would sell like a million
GeminiEyez I listened but was disappointed. They could’ve done better
the 1st week matters but the 2nd week tells the tale. gaga did over a million but the second week was like the biggest drop in billboard history with like 83% drop. they did set the itunes digital record though and would probably have the most digital sales period in a week if it wasnt for the gaga 99 cent firesale of her album
the album isn’t all that. Jay needs to go sit down somewhere and ye dark twisted was a way better album.
I can’t say I’m surprised…
I’m a big fan of both and personally can’t wait til the show hits Dallas. I’ve seen Jay a few times and look foward to Ye
has anyone attended the Jill Scott/Anthony Hamilton show? They hit Dallas next week and I am going now that they put the tix on sale for $9.45. The cheapest tix at first were $75
as much as I love Kanye, I’m waiting on his next solo album…I dnt need Jay
he iight but he’s NOT YEEZY 
I think they set themselves up for high expectations and the quality didn’t meet the hype. I’m sure that’s why Dre has yet to release Dextox II
Both Kanye and Sean need to have a seat. I’m not at all surprised at their less than expected sales.
People don’t run out and buy anything unless it’s $0.99
Same script…different cast.
I just don’t get what so wrong with these people that gets so much bad press on this blog.
These people seem to love thier job and avoid any drama or crimes
no album hyped like this will ever live up to folks over eager expectations. even if it took you 2 the moon some folks will say it should have took me to saturn. the carter iv will be like that and especially detox. no matter how good they are somebody gonna be disappointed. is it the greatest album from either artist? no but the only album i would put on this level this year is kendrick lamar section 80 and probably 98% of yall wouldnt even know who that is.
The album hot 2 me, they not just talking about what the have, they actually hit on a few hot topics. 436k is good for todays standards
you right East……….who da fk is dat? lol
But the album (Jay/Ye) is pretty solid. I’m not a huge rap fan so I didn’t expect it to do nothing more but entertain me. It seems people who aren’t even RAP fans or fans of these to individuals are the ones criticizing it.
BUT Sandra they still sold MORE than MOST artists do this day and age
Hell I can’t stand Kanye most of his music sucks to me but hey that’s my opinion. I just can’t see myself hating on another’s person success. Sandra you don’t have to LIKE them but at least RESPECT their hustle.. 
@therapist
lol he from west coast and u know they losing right now but he has a hot album he wrote on detox if that ever comes out lol. and you right people criticizing it just because of who is on the album they never came out and said anything beyound we releasing an album together and the hype created itself.
@his mommy
yeezy is no jay. one has the greatest rap catalog rap has seen up until this point and one wants to have the greatest rap catalog. yeezy is good but he not there yet.
I say this when I heard Otis I thought it was “blah”, but it tickled someone’s fancy. It’s all relative to what you like. I’m not much of a Jay fan, but I ride for Yeezy- like I said its all relative
and with all this downloading and drop-boxing 436thousand copies sound like a good feat to me
CivilEngineer says:
People don’t run out and buy anything unless it’s $0.99
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And that’s really all it is to it. I don’t think it was a bad album but I don’t know too many people who actually go out and purchase cd’s anymore, pretty much everyone that I know downloads their music but I knew this was coming. Aside from the statutory rape allegations I believe that’s the reason why the R Kelly and Jay Z album wasn’t all what we expected. They both have huge ego’s so I’m not surprised by this news at all.
JAY Z and KANYE “The THRIZZZONE”
but the only album i would put on this level this year is kendrick lamar section 80 and probably 98% of yall wouldnt even know who that is.
@East oh I respect all that Jay has done but I’ve never really been a “fan” (if I hear a song I like, I will just buy the song) Ye just appeals to me more (which is why I buy his cds)… I’m not big on rap but there’s a fingerful of artist that I fcks with…
@Suthern, I wasn’t too keen on Otis either when I first heard it..
@His, I feel you. I know Jay ppl adore Jay, but for me Kanye is that dude. I could relate a lot more to him than I could to what Jay was saying, now I do like some of his songs- I guess since I’m not a rap connoisseur I dont get the hype. :Kanye Shrug:
For some reason this union feels dated. Idk why it seems like they should have done this a few years ago. Jay seem like this was his “something to do”
for the year.
I Fuxxx wit the album! and I heard it shut Itunes down with Great numbers! I guess it all depends on whether or not the blogger likes the artist… I dun seen Beyonce turned into a lounge singer, Chris Breezy turn into a troubled singer, and now Jay and Yeezy’s album unsuccessful
just remember.. Men Lie, Women Lie, NuMberS Dont!
I just read what I wrote, meant to say: “I know that…” I wish I did know Jigga Man because I would ask for a scholarship
Almost 500K sales is pretty good…not half of the projected 1 million but still more than respectable.
I’m more of a Kanye fan myself. Kanye is more than rap…he is music.
Jay just stays in his lane…no style switch up or nothing. I have a friend that states, Jay does not create any
songs that just WOWS you…just a bunch of solid 7s and 8s. Yep…that sums up Jay for me. BTW, a bunch of 7s and 8s is not bad…just not GOAT status *kanye shrug*
…I dont see why they think they would actually sell a milli thie first week…people dont buy albums like that anymore.
I do like Otis though…I guess cause everything else on the radio reminds me of that “racks on racks on racks” bullshat
@East
Imma Jay fan too, but you can put Ye’s first 6 cd’s up against anyone’s imo
@lovely
i think kanye is more easily digestible to those who not really really into rap like that. kanye does push the music forward in a non traditional sense and thats why i enjoy something like watch the throne because its a pretty progressive album musically and i can enjoy it because my taste in music extends beyond just rap even though im a real student of hiphop. jay has plenty of songs that wow you if you are into him but even if he had a bunch of 7 or 8s he has more 7 or 8s as anybody in the game period thats what put you on goat status. reasonable doubt came out in 95 and its 2011 and he still on top of the game. he influences the culture more than anybody in rap and thats what gives him goat status because his run is longer than anybody elses and he still currently is doing it at a high level.
Don’t like either one of them…………..
@sam
at this point ill say his first 4 cds up against anyone because i will subtract 808s because that was more a side project and watch the throne but i definitely know what you saying but he still got a longggggg way to go before he can catch up to jay far as a catalog but he is definately on the right path.
Yeezy
I have the cd 3 out of 5
CivilEngineer says: People don’t run out and buy anything unless it’s $0.99
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That would be for most people. I’m addicted to “frivolous spending” as my hubby would say! I don’t care though~ I feel like if there is something I want, I WILL GET IT (reasonably of course) And as far as bootlegged CD’s, that ish doesn’t do it for me, I NEED THE ORIGINAL or I’m not interested… Kind of like having the best and not a knock off. Ya know!
I just purchased Watch the Throne and I thought they did a good job. I thought they delivered some positive messages to BROTHERS and SISTERS.
People are becoming a bit TOO HARD to please these days!!! As far as blasphemy? IDK if that is how they are meaning it??????? I mean I look at Vigilante Citizen and get frustrated because it’s like anyone with an agenda will FIND some ISH in everything… EVERYTHING!!! I’m really OVER ALL OF IT…