JAY ELECTRONICA - A WRITTEN TESTIMONY (Official Discussion)

[Jome]

Jay Electronica
A Written Testimony
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1. The Overwhelming Event
Produced by Jay Electronica

2. The Ghost of Soulja Slim (feat. Jay Z)
Produced by Jay Electronica

3. The Blinding (feat. Jay Z & Travis Scott)
Produced by Swizz Beatz, Hit-Boy, araabMUZIK & G.Ry)

4. The Never Ending Story (feat. Jay Z)
Produced by The Alchemist

5. Shiny Suit Theory (feat. Jay Z & The Dream)
Produced by Jay Electronica

6. Universal Soldier (feat. Jay Z)
Produced by Jay Electronica

7. Flux Capacitor (feat. Jay Z)
Produced by Jay Electronica

8. Fruits Of The Spirit
Produced by No I.D.

9. Ezekiel's Wheel (feat. Jay Z & The Dream)
Produced by Jay Electronica

10. A.P.I.D.T.A. (feat. Jay Z)
Produced by Khruangbin

[doggfather]

why the hell (on earth) isn't a real solo debut???

[SuperSpider]

why the hell (on earth) isn't a real solo debut???

Because otherwise it would have been full of 2 minute tracks by the looks of it.

[doggfather]

And?
Thats the new trend in nowdays rap music anyway.

[SuperSpider]

And?
Thats the new trend in nowdays rap music anyway.

Maybe, but it is not a good look for an artist to drop a 10 x 2 minute track album after delaying it for about 11 years. I assume he had to kind of save face in some way, so putting Jay-Z on it was a suitable approach.


Jay-Z outdid Elec by far on this album anyway, so it's a flop for me either way.

[Sccit]

why the hell (on earth) isn't a real solo debut???

it is... it's actually officially jay electronica's solo debut, jay-z just features heavy.

[Invincible]

After a quick skim through, the lack of drums ruins it.

[Sccit]

any1 got word on a cd?

[Elko.]

A little bit underwhelming after waiting so long but Jigga made it worthwhile. It's just a shame to get out shined on your own project.

[doggfather]

average album after the 1st listen.

[Duck Duck Doggy]

Nah y'all are fools this shit goes hard

[doggfather]

https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3636/title.review-jay-electronica-basks-in-jay-zs-shadow-on-debut-album-a-written-testimony

[kuruptlon]

Nah y'all are fools this shit goes hard

Agreed. I wasn't really caught in all the hype around Jay Electronica so I didn't have any inflated expectations. I've definitely found myself replaying this album more than most recent rap releases. Flux Capacitor is my ish.

[teecee]

Hey Dubcc!  Been a minute...

A few thoughts:


The album certainly isn't the classis JE is capable of, buts its a good album nonetheless.   I could handle some more drums, and a few tracks with similar vibes to Exhibit A and C...in fact, the album is really missing the Just Blaze production.

Jay's unreleased stuff is definitely better than this album, but I'm not gonna front- I've been spinning this lots.  Jigga showed out on the album too; somehow, they have good chemistry (this was established many years ago but it continues to work).

I love Jigga on Flux Capacitor; my favourite overall song is definitely UNIVERSAL SOLDIER.  That shit gets me hype. 

I'm getting more and more out of the album the more I spin it...

Lastly, I hope Jay drops the album he originally planned, even if much of it leaked...it would've been a certifiable hip hop classic.

[Sccit]

pre-ordered a hard copy on amazon