Jay Electronica has yet to release a full-length album but has released two official singles to date, "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit C," which won a Sucker Free Summit Award for Instant Classic. His music so far has been made available through the internet, either through being leaked to what URB magazine describes as "obscure web forums", or through an appearing and disappearing MySpace page (currently two seem to be in existence, at /jayelect and at /jayelectronica). Erykah Badu has questioned whether he ever will release, in her words, "actual albums". From New Orleans, LA he has lived in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Denver, and Detroit, where he recorded his Style Wars-era music with several J Dilla beats, meeting the producer subsequently to ask for permission to use the recordings as a demo. Detroit is where Electronica met producer/engineer Mike "Chav" Chavarria, who introduced him to both J Dilla and Mr. Porter, and who is now a regular collaborator.
Jay Electronica first gained significant attention through Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge), made available on a MySpace page in 2007. It is 9:13 continuous minutes of music, without drums, built from Jon Brion's soundtrack to the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. There are five segments or movements, marked by changes in music and mood, raps by Electronica, and occasional snippets of sampled dialogue (children arguing in Kurdish, Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka). The first segment is spoken word by Just Blaze and Erykah Badu describing the artist over piano music. The nature of the piece of music, along with the nature of its appearance, led to a slow build-up of interest in Electronica as an enigmatic figure. Songs circulating online as the Style Wars EP gained wider circulation, and other songs, such as the dream-inspired "Dimethyltryptamine", soon appeared. In January 2008, Gilles Peterson's 90-minute Gilles Peterson Worldwide was devoted to the rapper. Hiphopdx.com in 2008 called him "arguably...the most talked about new emcee last year ... at times...more like a myth or urban legend than an actual rapper", and URB ran a cover story on the artist under the banner "Jay Electronica: A Spotless Mind:: An MC’s mystery revealed", which referred to his wanderings as his being "like some sort of hip-hop Jack Kerouac".
Jeff Weiss' piece for the L.A. Weekly, "Jay Electronica: Much Better Than His Name Would Suggest", acknowledged that the rapper could be fairly described as "one of the most buzzed about rappers of 2008", but attempted to temper the hype somewhat, describing Act 1... as "ambitious, wildly original, if not slightly pretentious", while endorsing only to an extent the comparisons URB had made (referencing an "abstract rhyming style") to rappers like Nas and Pharoahe Monch.
According to URB, Act II: Patents of Nobility will feature Nas, and will be the second of a putative trilogy. URB also reported that digital EPs with both Guilty Simpson and producer 9th Wonder were planned. His most recent music as of November 2008 is the Just Blaze-produced track "Exhibit A (Transformations)".
According to a Filter TV interview, Jay Electronica has partnered with Decon to release his debut project. It is being described as a multi-media release and footage from the project which was partially shot in Nepal and Dubai has begun to surface online. The first clip to leak is titled "Dear Moleskine" and can be found on YouTube, the track was produced by Just Blaze and the clip was directed by Jason Goldwatch from Decon. In June of 2009, Decon and Jay's "The Dogon Society" released "Exhibit A" digitally. "Exhibit C" was released on iTunes December 16, 2009 and quickly shot to the top 10 of the iTunes Hip-Hop charts. The following week it was chosen by Hot 97's DJ Enuff as the Heavy Hitter pick of the week. On February 9, 2010, it was announced Jay Electronica will appear at the 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. Further proof of the continuing buzz about this artist saw On Jay Electronica sell out 2 nights at the Jazz Cafe Jazz Café, London (UK) on Feb 17, 2010.
Jay Electronica continued his scattered release practice, dropping "A Million In The Morning" on April 4, 2010. The song features a weary Electronica trying to keep himself awake to escape his nightmares.
On April 30th, Jay Electronica debuted "The Ghost of Christopher Wallace" via his Twitter. The song features P Diddy and is produced by London beatsmith Quincey Tones, who is known for producing such acts as Young Jeezy and Royce da 5'9".
On 12th November 2010, Jay-Z announced that Jay Electronica was officially the newest member of his own 'Roc Nation' record label/management company, which boasts such acts as J. Cole and Willow Smith.
Jay has been travelling the world and was in London, United Kingdom for an extended period of time completing his debut album 'Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)'.
Jay Electronica and Erykah Badu have a child together, a girl named Mars Merkaba, born on February 1, 2009.
Annakin's Prayer
Jay Electronica Lyrics
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i can drill a hole at the earths equator
fill it with dynamite and make another moon a craters
see ya later
she aint know, that innocent shit with obi-wan behind the jedi back
can turn anakin to vader
shit* your lack of faith in the force is disturbing
and if it wasnt jack daniels and parliament lights it woulda been murder
tired of playin catch up
laying on the floor starin at the dresser
got on my knees and prayed til they bleed
dear god, i'm a sick motherfucker
i even fool myself, i'm a slick motherfucker
im sick of the scandalous livin
i dont think even i'm equipped for a higher standard of livin
but if you give him one more chance and forgive him
hell push that negative gene into oblivion
heres what ill do
put you in this basket
and float you down to mississippi
twenty miles from the bayou
heres grace heres sty-le
have faith cuz imma try you
my mama introduced me to the scripture
the channel four news introduced me to the shit that produced hitler
i was a young lad, three stooges superman batman and riddler
moonwalk, windmill, freeze for the picture
my grandma taught me courage
she told me never let the grizzly bears eat your porridge
or youll just be a carcuss dying slowly in the forest
i could never thank her for it
but i can slay a devil when i see one
steady practice mastery of self so not to be one
life is like a rerun
season after season
bums on the train bums (bombs) from the plane
of disgruntled citizen being trialed for treason......
whatever
In "Annakin’s Prayer" by Jay Electronica, he speaks to a higher power about his struggles with the darker side of life. He starts by addressing the negativity he faces from people who pretend to like him but are secretly hating on him. He then goes on to describe how he could destroy the earth with his power, but instead chooses to pray and make peace with the force. Jay then reflects on how even the most innocent people can turn to evil when surrounded by bad influences, comparing it to Anakin Skywalker turning into Darth Vader in "Star Wars." He also mentions his frustration with constantly feeling behind and tired of trying to catch up.
Jay then gets vulnerable with his prayer, admitting that he is a sick and slick person who even fools himself. He recognizes that he may not be ready for a higher standard of living, but if given another chance, he will push his negative traits away. Jay also expresses gratitude for the lessons his mother and grandmother taught him, which instilled courage and wisdom in his life. He finishes by acknowledging the cyclical nature of life and the struggles faced by all, from bums on the train to those being tried for treason.
Overall, "Annakin’s Prayer" is a deeply introspective and personal song that touches on the struggles of life, the power of prayer and the importance of learning from positive influences in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
look at this here shit* smilin in a nigga face a hater
People can pretend to be your friend while secretly hating you.
i can drill a hole at the earths equator
fill it with dynamite and make another moon a craters
see ya later
I have the power to create destruction but choose to leave instead.
she aint know, that innocent shit with obi-wan behind the jedi back
can turn anakin to vader
Betrayal by someone you trust can lead to a transformation into a darker version of yourself.
shit* your lack of faith in the force is disturbing
and if it wasnt jack daniels and parliament lights it woulda been murder
Your lack of belief in something powerful makes me think you are capable of violence.
my eyes is red like ketchup
tired of playin catch up
laying on the floor starin at the dresser
got on my knees and prayed til they bleed
dear god, i'm a sick motherfucker
I am exhausted from trying to keep up and turning to a higher power for help.
i even fool myself, i'm a slick motherfucker
im sick of the scandalous livin
i dont think even i'm equipped for a higher standard of livin
but if you give him one more chance and forgive him
hell push that negative gene into oblivion
I am aware of my own manipulative tendencies and want to change for the better.
heres what ill do
put you in this basket
and float you down to mississippi
twenty miles from the bayou
heres grace heres sty-le
have faith cuz imma try you
I have a plan to help you and will do my best to make it work.
my mama introduced me to the scripture
the channel four news introduced me to the shit that produced hitler
My mother taught me about faith, but the media has the power to spread dangerous ideas.
i was a young lad, three stooges superman batman and riddler
moonwalk, windmill, freeze for the picture
my grandma taught me courage
she told me never let the grizzly bears eat your porridge
or youll just be a carcuss dying slowly in the forest
My childhood was filled with innocent entertainment, but my grandmother's lessons prepared me for tougher challenges.
i could never thank her for it
but i can slay a devil when i see one
steady practice mastery of self so not to be one
life is like a rerun
season after season
bums on the train bums (bombs) from the plane
of disgruntled citizen being trialed for treason......
whatever
I may not be able to repay my grandmother, but I can use her teachings to become a better person and stand up against evil in the world.
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frank Candid
"You could check my name on the books
I Earth, Wind, and Fire’d the verse, then rained on the hook
The legend of Dorothy Flowers proclaimed from the roof
The tale of a magnificent king who came from the nooks
Of the wild magnolia, mother of many soldiers
We live by every single word she ever told us
Watch over your shoulders
And keep a tin of beans for when the weather turns the coldest
The Lord is our shepherd, so our cup runneth over
Put your trust in the Lord but tether your Chevy Nova
I’m spittin' this shit for closure
And God is my witness, so you could get it from Hova
To all you magicians that’s fidgeting with the cobra
I’m silent as a rock, ‘cause I came from a rock
That’s why I came with the rock, then signed my name on the Roc
Draw a line around some Earth, then put my name on the plot
Cause I endured a lot of pain for everything that I got
The eyelashes like umbrellas when it rains from the heart
And the tissue is like an angel kissin' you in the dark
You go from blind sight to hindsight, passion of the Christ
Right, to baskin' in the limelight, it take time to get your mind right
Jay Electricity, PBS mysteries
In a lofty place, tangling with Satan over history
You can’t say shit to me - Alhamdulillah
It’s strictly by faith that we made it this far"
Ok so... How... In the actuall FUCK!!! DID THIS VERSE GET NO RECOGNITION OF IT'S DOPENESS??? I mean how??? I'm confused. God, damn It man..
ryck2006
NuttyNuttinMusic
He is actually blaspheming the LIVING GOD with his music. Referring the LORD, God, Christ, even satan in this one VERSE! Open your EYES!!
He signed with the ROCK ( a title of God in the Bible, read up!)
He signed with JZ who calls himself J-Hova (JAHOVAH the name of God!)
Kanye called himself Yeezus last year!?
This ain't no coincidence, just false preachers behind mics and beats.
Jesus Christ is real and will save those who follow him.
Sidenote: Anakin Skywalker is a reference to Jesus, since he was the chosen one, he was born with no father, and he died and came back (as LORD darth vader). Shalom/
Shubham Deokar
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Annakin's Prayer
Jay Electronica
This is a song about Jay’s self-criticism, hurt, and the tribulations that he has yet to conquer… read more »
ANNAKIN'S PRAYER LYRICS
[Verse - Jay Electronica]
Look at this [bitch] smilin' in a nigga face I hate her
I can drill a hole at the Earth's equator
Fill it with dynamite and make another Moon with craters
See you later
She ain't know, that innocent shit with Obi-Wan
Behind a Jedi back can turn Anakin to Vader, [bitch]
Your lack of faith in the Force is disturbin'
And if it wasn't Jack Daniels and Parliament
Lights it would have been murder
My eyes is red like ketchup
Tired of playin' catch up
Layin' on the floor starin' at the dresser
Got on my knees and prayed 'till they bleed
Dear God, I'm a sick motherfucker
I even fooled myself I'm a slick motherfucker
I'm sick of the scandulous livin'
I don't think I'm even equipped for a higher standard of livin'
But if you give him one more chance and forgive him
He'll push that negative gene into oblivion
Here's what I'll do:
Put you in this basket and float you down the Mississippi
Twenty miles from the Bayou
Here's grace, here's style
Have faith cause I'mma try you
My momma introduced me to the scripture
The channel 4 news introduced me to that shit that produced Hitler
I was a young lad: Three Stooges, Superman, Batman, The Riddler
Moonwalk, Windmill, Freeze for the picture
My grandma taught me courage
She told me never let the grizzly bears eat your porridge
Or you'll just be a carcass dying slowly in the forest
I could never thank her for it
But I can slay a devil when I see one
Steady practice mastery of self so not to be one
Life is like a re-run, season after season
Bombs on the train, bombs from the plane
Of disgruntled citizens bein' tried for treason
Whatever
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“ANNAKIN'S PRAYER” TRACK INFO
Written ByJay Electronica
Release DateDecember 1, 2008
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MarkusAmaltheaMagnuson 175
4 years ago
This is the dialog from the sample in the intro of this song:
[Intro]
Klytus: Your lover, Barin, is harboring Gordon in Arboria, is he not?
Aura: No!
Klytus: This lying is such a waste of time!
Kala: You left with a pilot, and returned alone. Wasn’t he Gordon in disguise?
Aura: No!
Klytus: Who do you imagine you’re protecting? The Imperial Surgeon, who revived Gordon in his tomb? Another lover of yours!?
Aura: Your jealousy of me has made you mad!
Klytus: Seize the Imperial Surgeon on suspicion of treason.
Aura: You’re mad!
Klytus: Prepare for torture!
Kala: Confess, and we won’t hurt you anymore. We don’t like doing this at all.
Aura: Never!
Klytus: Bring me… the bore worms.
Aura: No! Not the bore worms!
It’s from the movie Flash Gordon (1980).
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Aerial Penn
Jay Electronics and Ab Soul would make some real next level music if they ever got on a record together.
Proto Dhamma
It would be some mystical stuff
Austin Kuipers
Those are my two favorites!
Jay Electronica has said Ab-Soul & Royce da 5’ 9” are the best rappers.
& I’ll agree “Book of Soul” is the best lyrical song TDE has.
Vizr
AGREED
Vito Abruzzi
Yeah, ROYCE IS SIIIICK!!! I thought Jay and Ab Soul did have a Record together with Kendrick…
jestoril75
This is a vivid essay condensed in the form that we all love. That is the definition of hip hop, troop.100
Adgeatic
I share this so much, but not for people through musical reasons but for poetic ones.
Ginga
Raw instrumental. Love the spoken word flow.
Afro .Playlist
HOPE THE ALBUM DROPS SOON!!!!!
HutchtheWizz
I wish i could bring light to jay elect so that the whole world could appreciate his music like i do, they just dont understand how awesome he is