The long-awaited debut album from the rapper is an impressive, noteworthy performance.
But he’s often outshined by Jay-Z.
Eleven years ago, Jay Electronica was poised to be the biggest rapper in the world.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 03: Jay Electronica attends 2016 Budweiser Made In America Festival - Day 1 on September 3, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage).Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage
Jay Electronica was very much of that ilk.
A tough-minded MC with an intricate flow, he could dissect Islamic teachings with great pacing and clarity.
When paired with the mountain-sized production of Just Blaze, Exhibit C felt like a watershed moment.
This dude wasthe oneand supporters worshipped at the altar.
And now the obvious question: What took Jay Elec so long to record and release the LP?
Elec raps: Hov hit me up like, What, you scared of heights?
Know your sister tired of workin, gotta do her something nice …
When I look inside the mirror all I see is flaws …
In the wee hours of night, tryna squeeze out bars/Bismillah, just so y’all could pick me apart?
Sometimes a Xanny bar cant help you fight back the anxiety, he divulges.
I cant stop my mind from racing.
It exists nonetheless, and thats a righteous step forward.B+
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