Dynamic Duos

The Jay-Z and Kanye West collabo made BET.com want to look back at artists who released joint albums or who have a long history of working together. Who's your favorite?

Dynamic Duos - Jay-Z and Kanye West aren’t the first artists to join forces for blockbuster projects. BET.com takes a look at other dynamic duos who have made beautiful music together during their career.

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Dynamic Duos - Jay-Z and Kanye West aren’t the first artists to join forces for blockbuster projects. BET.com takes a look at other dynamic duos who have made beautiful music together during their career.

Nas and AZ - This lyrical tag team’s joint catalog isn’t as extensive as their fans wished, but it makes every collaboration that much more impactful. From Nas’ “Life’s a B***h” to AZ’s “The Essence,” these two drop a classic every time. Hip-hop purists still have their fingers crossed hoping AZ plays Robin to Nas’ Batman for a full-length album one day.

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Nas and AZ - This lyrical tag team’s joint catalog isn’t as extensive as their fans wished, but it makes every collaboration that much more impactful. From Nas’ “Life’s a B***h” to AZ’s “The Essence,” these two drop a classic every time. Hip-hop purists still have their fingers crossed hoping AZ plays Robin to Nas’ Batman for a full-length album one day.

Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg - Wiz and Snoop’s common interests allowed them to cultivate an undeniable chemistry. In addition to recording music together, the two lanky MCs are slated to release a movie, “High School,” on 4/20.

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Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg - Wiz and Snoop’s common interests allowed them to cultivate an undeniable chemistry. In addition to recording music together, the two lanky MCs are slated to release a movie, “High School,” on 4/20.

Method Man and Redman - These two were first linked as part of Def Jam’s Month of the Man promotional campaign in ’94, but didn’t collaborate ‘til “How High,” a year later. The classic single sparked a series of collaborations, including two joint albums: 1999’s platinum-selling, “Blackout!” and 2009’s “Blackout! 2.”

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Method Man and Redman - These two were first linked as part of Def Jam’s Month of the Man promotional campaign in ’94, but didn’t collaborate ‘til “How High,” a year later. The classic single sparked a series of collaborations, including two joint albums: 1999’s platinum-selling, “Blackout!” and 2009’s “Blackout! 2.”

Jay-Z and R. Kelly - Collaborations like R. Kelly’s “Fiesta” Remix and Jay-Z’s “Guilty Til Proven Innocent” made a full-length album between these two music gods a no-brainer. “Best of Both Worlds” went platinum in ’02 amidst Kellz’s sex tape scandal and a lack of promotion. Two years later, outtakes from the “Worlds” sessions, “Unfinished Business,” hit stores and struck platinum as well.

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Jay-Z and R. Kelly - Collaborations like R. Kelly’s “Fiesta” Remix and Jay-Z’s “Guilty Til Proven Innocent” made a full-length album between these two music gods a no-brainer. “Best of Both Worlds” went platinum in ’02 amidst Kellz’s sex tape scandal and a lack of promotion. Two years later, outtakes from the “Worlds” sessions, “Unfinished Business,” hit stores and struck platinum as well.

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Lil Wayne and Birdman - Cash Money’s artists have historically appeared on one another’s albums. With the label’s roster dwindling in the mid-2000s, Weezy and Birdman teamed up for “Like Father, Like Son.” The two continue to work together on their solo stuff and via guest appearances on other artists’ records.

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Lil Wayne and Birdman - Cash Money’s artists have historically appeared on one another’s albums. With the label’s roster dwindling in the mid-2000s, Weezy and Birdman teamed up for “Like Father, Like Son.” The two continue to work together on their solo stuff and via guest appearances on other artists’ records.

Buggati Boyz TBD - Ross and Diddy's collaborations usually translate to gold. Rozay's turn on Dirty Money's "Angels" Remix silenced skeptics and Waka Flocka's "O Let's Do It" Remix showed that the pair's chemistry is something to reckon with. The Bugatti Boyz's EP will be no different and should hit stores at some point this year.

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Rick Ross and Diddy - Rozay and Puff’s track record may be short, but it’s pretty impressive. Diddy seems to be spitting at his best whenever Ross appears on the same track. See Waka Flocka’s “O Let’s Do It” Remix for proof. The two’s new venture, Bugatti Boyz, should solidify them as one of hip-hop’s newest and hottest dynamic duos.

Rick James and Teena Marie - The eccentric James gave Teena Marie her wings. Though she moved on to work with other producers following her 1979 debut, “Wild and Peaceful,” Marie and James are forever linked. The two reunited in an unforgettable moment at the BET Awards in 2004.

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Rick James and Teena Marie - The eccentric James gave Teena Marie her wings. Though she moved on to work with other producers following her 1979 debut, “Wild and Peaceful,” Marie and James are forever linked. The two reunited in an unforgettable moment at the BET Awards in 2004.

Ghostface and Raekwon - Whenever Wu-Tang’s nine clansmen form like Voltron, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon are never too far from one another. Rae’s classic ’95 debut, “Only Built for Cuban Linx,” featured Ghost, while the Wally Champ’s ’96 debut, “Ironman,” featured Rae. The two have recorded together more than any other two members in the Wu.

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Ghostface and Raekwon - Whenever Wu-Tang’s nine clansmen form like Voltron, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon are never too far from one another. Rae’s classic ’95 debut, “Only Built for Cuban Linx,” featured Ghost, while the Wally Champ’s ’96 debut, “Ironman,” featured Rae. The two have recorded together more than any other two members in the Wu.

The-Dream and Tricky Stewart - Together this writer/producer duo has helped shape pop music by crafting hits for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.

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The-Dream and Tricky Stewart - Together this writer/producer duo has helped shape pop music by crafting hits for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.

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Fat Joe and Big Pun - Unfortunately these brothers from another mother’s time together was cut short when Big Pun died in February 2000. Pun’s “Twinz (Deep Cover ’98)” shows a glimpse of what a full-length joint album from the two Bronx bombers could have been.

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Fat Joe and Big Pun - Unfortunately these brothers from another mother’s time together was cut short when Big Pun died in February 2000. Pun’s “Twinz (Deep Cover ’98)” shows a glimpse of what a full-length joint album from the two Bronx bombers could have been.

Babyface and L.A. Reid - L.A. Reid may be known as more of a mogul these days, but in the ‘90s he and partner Babyface produced R&B classics like Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” and Toni Braxton’s “Love Shoulda Brought You Home.”

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Babyface and L.A. Reid - L.A. Reid may be known as more of a mogul these days, but in the ‘90s he and partner Babyface produced R&B classics like Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” and Toni Braxton’s “Love Shoulda Brought You Home.”

Timbaland and Missy Elliot - Some of Missy’s quirky antics were born out of Timbaland’s off-kilter production. Together, the Virginia tandem helped revolutionize the sound of hip-hop, R&B and pop in the ‘90s. Timbo produced the bulk of Missy’s first five albums, which have all gone platinum or better.

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Timbaland and Missy Elliot - Some of Missy’s quirky antics were born out of Timbaland’s off-kilter production. Together, the Virginia tandem helped revolutionize the sound of hip-hop, R&B and pop in the ‘90s. Timbo produced the bulk of Missy’s first five albums, which have all gone platinum or better.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg - Dr. Dre’s produced a legend or three during his storied career, but none sound better over his revered soundscapes than the D-O-G-G. The two first made magic on Dre’s ’92 classic, “The Chronic,” and did an encore for Snoop’s coming out party, “Doggystyle” in ’93. They still work together to this day and rumors of a joint album, “Make Up to Break Up,” have been persisting for years.

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg - Dr. Dre’s produced a legend or three during his storied career, but none sound better over his revered soundscapes than the D-O-G-G. The two first made magic on Dre’s ’92 classic, “The Chronic,” and did an encore for Snoop’s coming out party, “Doggystyle” in ’93. They still work together to this day and rumors of a joint album, “Make Up to Break Up,” have been persisting for years.

Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey - “The Emancipation of Mimi” wasn’t the first time Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri worked together. Their first collaboration, “Always Be My Baby,” reached the top of the charts in ’96. They’ve since topped Billboard Hot 100 twice: “We Belong Together” and “Don’t Forget About Us.”

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Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey - “The Emancipation of Mimi” wasn’t the first time Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri worked together. Their first collaboration, “Always Be My Baby,” reached the top of the charts in ’96. They’ve since topped Billboard Hot 100 twice: “We Belong Together” and “Don’t Forget About Us.”

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Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones - This pair is hands down one of the most commercially successful dynamic duos of all time. In an eight-year span, MJ and Quincy teamed up to release three classic LPs: ‘79’s “Off the Wall,” ‘82’s “Thriller” and ‘87’s “Bad.” The albums sold 20 million, 100 million and 20 million worldwide, respectively.

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Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones - This pair is hands down one of the most commercially successful dynamic duos of all time. In an eight-year span, MJ and Quincy teamed up to release three classic LPs: ‘79’s “Off the Wall,” ‘82’s “Thriller” and ‘87’s “Bad.” The albums sold 20 million, 100 million and 20 million worldwide, respectively.

Mos Def and Talib Kweli - When labels play matchmaker, the result is typically of the cookie-cutter variety. But in Black Star’s case, Mos and Talib’s chemistry translated on their debut, “Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star.” Twelve years later, they still perform and record together, but have yet to release a follow-up to their classic.

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Mos Def and Talib Kweli - When labels play matchmaker, the result is typically of the cookie-cutter variety. But in Black Star’s case, Mos and Talib’s chemistry translated on their debut, “Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star.” Twelve years later, they still perform and record together, but have yet to release a follow-up to their classic.

Dr. Dre and Eminem - Dre and Em fit like a glove. In addition to signing Em, the Good Doctor’s produced a number of tracks for his career. Em’s made standout appearances on Dre’s “The Chronic 2001” and he's scheduled to appear on “Detox.”

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Dr. Dre and Eminem - Dre and Em fit like a glove. In addition to signing Em, the Good Doctor’s produced a number of tracks for his career. Em’s made standout appearances on Dre’s “The Chronic 2001” and he's scheduled to appear on “Detox.”

Drake and Trey Songz - These two BFFs have chemistry in and out of the booth. Their first song together, Drake’s “Replacement Girl,” made waves on the “106 & Park” countdown in 2007. They took it to another level with “Successful” in 2009. The two often perform together and have a number of collaborations in their catalog.

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Drake and Trey Songz - These two BFFs have chemistry in and out of the booth. Their first song together, Drake’s “Replacement Girl,” made waves on the “106 & Park” countdown in 2007. They took it to another level with “Successful” in 2009. The two often perform together and have a number of collaborations in their catalog.

Kanye West and Jay-Z - Kanye made his name as one of Jiggaman’s main producers, but eventually evolved into one of his multiplatinum peers. From Kanye’s “Never Let You Down” to Jay’s “Run This Town,” the two go beyond the bar with every collaboration. “Watch the Throne,” the pair’s highly anticipated joint album, should be no different.

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Kanye West and Jay-Z - Kanye made his name as one of Jiggaman’s main producers, but eventually evolved into one of his multiplatinum peers. From Kanye’s “Never Let You Down” to Jay’s “Run This Town,” the two go beyond the bar with every collaboration. “Watch the Throne,” the pair’s highly anticipated joint album, should be no different.