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Kanye West and Jay-Z Reveal Album Art and Pre-Order Info for 'Watch the Throne'

Jay Z, Kanye WestEthan Miller, WireImage

After speculation heated up earlier this year about two of rap's biggest stars joining forces for the album of all albums, Jay-Z and Kanye West have finally revealed the cover art for their forthcoming 'Watch the Throne' release. And, thankfully, they've also dished on pre-order information, too.

The blinged-out album cover shows no names or title but is a very elaborate gold design and was reportedly created by Riccardo Tisci, creative director for Givenchy. Song titles reportedly include 'Living So Italian,' 'Illest Motherf---er Alive' and 'Murder to Excellence' while both Bruno Mars and Beyonce guest on the disc.

From the Throne cover artIsland Def Jam

According to MTV.com, CyHi Da Prynce -- one of the acts signed to West's G.O.O.D. Music -- told 'Rapfix Live' the album was finished but had no official release date. "They are ready to go," he said last week. "Right now, all the music and everything is done. But you know my guy -- we over here with [Kayne], so 'Ye is gonna add his last little pizzazz, and it's going to be ready for you guys soon."

The hotly anticipated album, according to NME, will be available in two different formats: a 10-track album and a special "deluxe" version which features an additional four bonus tracks, with all formats available via MP3. A shipping date for pre-order customers is Aug. 2.

Production of 'Watch the Throne' began last August with West telling MTV the album would be "very dark and sexy, like couture hip-hop." Earlier this year, the rapper announced via Twitter the first single from the album would be 'H-A-M,' the track, which was produced by Lex Luger, was released in January.

There's no word if the duo will mount a tour in support of the album or if a video for the lead single will be made. We have our fingers crossed for both.

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