Kanye West's "Guilt Trip" Was Originally For "Watch The Throne" And Featured Jay Z

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"Guilt Trip" co-producer S1 reveals that the track was originally slated to appear on "Watch The Throne," complete with a Jay Z verse.

If you thought the spacey, Kid Cudi-featuring "Guilt Trip" sounded a little out of place on the otherwise aggressive and rough-hewn Yeezus, you're quite perceptive. As it turns out, the song was originally recorded during the Watch The Throne sessions and featured a Jay Z verse.

Speaking with DJBoothTV, S1 (who co-produced the track with Kanye, Mike Dean and Travi$ Scott) reveals that he worked on the song in Paris with Kanye, Jay and a bunch of other big names. According to him, while 'Ye and Jay "Yea or Nay'd" beats, he whipped out the "Guilt Trip" beat and Jay said "we need that now."

Watch him relate the story below.

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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
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