The-Dream

Lore & Background

During the recording of Watch the Throne, The-Dream contributed a verse to the song "No Church in the Wild", which was the last song recorded for the album, conceived by Jay-Z, West, and producer 88-Keys throughout most of June. The-Dream's verse on the track is delivered using AutoTune. The album features guest appearances from The-Dream alongside Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Beyoncé and Mr Hudson. The recording sessions took place at various locations including Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii; Barford Estate in Sydney, Australia; Electric Lady Studios; The Mercer Hotel; MSR Studios; and Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City; Le Meurice in Paris, France; and Real World Studios in Wiltshire, England.

In Their Own Story

In the studio, The-Dream stepped up to the microphone for "No Church in the Wild", the final track recorded for Watch the Throne. With AutoTune engaged, he laid down his verse, adding his vocal contribution to the song that had been developed by Jay-Z, West, and 88-Keys over the course of June. The room at the Mercer Hotel in New York City was filled with the energy of a project that had evolved from a five-song EP into a full-length album.

Reader's Guide

The-Dream appears as a guest vocalist on Watch the Throne, specifically on the track "No Church in the Wild". His contribution is a verse sung using AutoTune. The album was released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. The-Dream is listed among the guest appearances alongside Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Beyoncé and Mr Hudson. The album also features vocal contributions from Kid Cudi, Seal, Justin Vernon, Elly Jackson, Connie Mitchell, Charlie Wilson, and Pete Rock, among others.

Did You Know?

• The-Dream sings a verse using AutoTune on the track 'No Church in the Wild'.
• 'No Church in the Wild' was the last song recorded for Watch the Throne.
• The song was conceived by Jay-Z, West, and producer 88-Keys throughout most of June.
• The-Dream is listed as a guest appearance on the album alongside Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, and Mr Hudson.
• Watch the Throne was released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings.