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Due to phenomenal public demand, rap superstars Kanye West and Jay Z have added two final dates in Birmingham and Sheffield to their 35 date sold out UK Watch The Throne tour.
After the phenomenal success of their chart topping album Watch The Throne and hot on the heels of their huge success at the 2012 Grammy Awards, scooping Best Rap Performance for their track Otis the superduo’s collaboration The Throne will embark upon a European tour playing arenas in the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, Germany and Ireland.
The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each other to new heights with their collaboration on Watch The Throne recorded at various locations around the world. Over a year in the making and a truly global affair, the duo recorded in London and Bath in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Paris, and New York City.
The album features production from The RZA, The Neptunes and Kanye’s longtime collaborator Mike Dean.
The shortlist of featured vocals includes Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, 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.
MAY 2012
Friday 18 O2 Arena, London
Saturday 19 O2 Arena, London
Sunday 20 O2 Arena London
Monday 21 O2 Arena, London
Tuesday 22 O2 Arena, London
Thursday 24 Zurich Hellenstadion, Switzerland
Saturday 26 Herning Arena, Denmark
Monday 28 Oslo Telenor Arena, Norway
Tuesday 29 Stockholm The Globe, Sweden
JUNE 2012
Friday 1 Paris Bercy, France
Saturday 2 Paris Bercy, France
Sunday 3 Antwerp Sportpaleis, Belgium
Tuesday 5 Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany
Friday 8 Dublin O2 Arena, Ireland
Monday 11 Manchester Arena
Tuesday 12 Manchester Arena
Wednesday 13 Birmingham LG Arena
Thursday 21 Sheffield Arena
Friday 22 Birmingham LG Arena