(via Jay Elec)

This doesn’t look like the new Jay Elec mixtape everyone’s been waiting for. But it’s a nice collection of tracks nonetheless.

Via Dub & Furious Styles:

“In the current state of music, an artist like Jay (Electronica) deserves the attention of anyone who even THINKS they like Hip-Hop. We’re not saying that he’s the savior but he’s been working on the humble for years and Exhibit C opened him up to the world. World, meet Jay Electronica…support his victory for Hip-Hop.” – DJ DUB

“I truly believe that everyman has a story and Jay Electronica’s story is definitely the current soundtrack to Hip-Hop. He makes the impossible seem possible. Dub and I wanted to share his soundtrack with those that were unfamiliar. Let’s welcome back the lyricists to Hip- Hop.” – DJ FURIOUS STYLES

Download: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

(links via Nah)

Jay Electronica:

“I made this because i have loved Michael Jackson all of my life. All of my memories from about 5 years old or so (which is about as far back as i remember with some ease) can be tied to or associated with or landmarked by some musical contribution of Michael Jackson at that time. From then, all the way to now. He is a dark fingerprint on a very large part of who I am and who most of the people I know personally are. And thats why i posted this picture along with this song. The response to this song is amazing, and overwhelming and i appreciate all of the love and support it is receiving from everywhere. And i dedicate all of this positive energy toward a Great Hero of mine (although not perfect) who has performed many miracles in his physical life and who has and will be for many moons continue to be a glowing light in the dark for those who see something better inside of themselves and have the will and desire to pursue it. Evolution. May our good works be recorded and duplicated, and may our sins be recorded and forgiven. Amen”

Finally we get this. Let’s see if the kid Cole can hang with the lyrical big wigs.

(Oh by the way, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s Revolutions Per Minute is due out in February 2010)

Download: Reflection Eternal feat. Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def – Just Begun (CDQ)

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(Linkage: NahRight)

Amazing track.

Get it on iTunes (or download below if you’re too cheap).

“They call me Jay Electronica
Fuck that, call me Jay ElecHannukah
Jay ElecYarmulke
Jay ElecTramadaan Muhammad Asalaamica RasoulAllah Supana Watallah through your monitor”

Download: Jay Electronica – Exhibit C (Produced by Just Blaze) [CDQ]

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Via MTV:

“On Wednesday, at [Damon] Dash’s new facility (art gallery, TV studio, music studio and more), DD172, critically acclaimed underground lyricist Curren$y told MTV News that he, Jay Electronica and Mos Def have combined forces to start recording an entire album together.”

The group would be called “Center Edge Territory”. And just like whatever a center edge territory is, which likely doesn’t exist, this will probably never happen either. Nice idea though.