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Jay-Z working on next solo album

Jay-Z at the Glastonbury Festival, June 26, 2011, in Glastonbury, England. Getty

(CBS) Jay-Z is concentrating on his collaboration with Kanye West, "Watch the Throne," at the moment, but he still has his eyes on the future. MTV News reports he's already working on songs for his next solo album.

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Jay-Z told reporters at his "Watch the Throne" listening party that he's already working on a follow-up to "The Blueprint 3," according to MTV News. There are two finished tracks with ideas for four more songs, he says. Frank Ocean from Odd Future sings on one of the completed tracks, reports MTV News.

There's no announced release date for "Watch the Throne" but MTV News reports people pre-ordering the album have gotten confirmation e-mails with an Aug. 2 release date.

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