"Otis" is not the first single off the forthcoming album, nor is it clear whether any of the songs will find official release as singles. The Los Angeles Times reports that Jay-Z wants to avoid a traditional album release—hence the timely leak.
While it's unclear how the approach will affect album sales, one thing is clear: People love "Otis." The song features a relentless sample of Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness" thumping beneath blitzkrieg verses like, "I made Jesus Walks, I'm never going to hell / Couture level flow, it's never going on sale /Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses / Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive."
Check out the new track at Soundcloud. Other artists featured on Watch the Throne include Frank Ocean, Mr. Hudson, Curtis Mayfield and Beyoncé.
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