Kanye West and Jay-Z's joint album 'Watch The Throne' will be released on March 1, according to reports.

Last week, West was filmed at a New Year party claiming that the album would arrive “this week”.

But sources close to the rapper and Def Jam told the music blog Fake Sure Drive that March 1 was the album's official release date.

Meanwhile, the album's as-yet-untitled first single will be released on January 11.

Details about 'Watch The Throne' first emerged following recording sessions in London last autumn.

In a message on Twitter, West, who produced Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’, said that their songs were “so modern so hood so club so hip hop”.

(by Jason Gregory)