Jay Electronica

Super-producer Just Blaze sat down with Hard Knock TV to discuss working with stars like Drake and Rick Ross in recent years as well as his musical influences. Just also talks about signing rapper XV and gives details on Jay Electornica’s debut album, Act II, to which he also contributed. You can read a more detailed description of the interview below (or just watch it, b).

Producer extraordinaire Just Blaze sat down with Hard Knock TV’s Nick Huff Barili for an in-depth interview. Just Blaze starts off by talking about Hip Hop incorporating more EDM sounds and how he was ahead of the curb incorporating dance elements into Hip Hop tracks like Joe Budden’s “Fire” back in 2004. As the interview continues Justin talks about signing XV and how he thinks XV has the potential to be one of the next ones. He also states that he has 5 records with him for Kid With The Green Backpack album. Before we let him go we had to ask Just about his relationship with Jay Electronica after making classics like Exhibit A and Exhibit C. He says that since Jay moved out to London they haven’t had a chance to work together but that they talk and are friends. Just says that he has heard the album, but doesn’t know if Jay will call it Act 2 or Act 3 but hopes that they will have time to work on it before Jay has to turn it in. Just ends the interview by saying that he is working on tracks for Drake, Rick Ross and one of the biggest pop stars in the world among others. Can you guess who it might be???

Side note: This interview took place at 4am in hotel lobby. Just Blaze had a flight in the early morning, was just getting back from gig and was recovering from being sick the previous four days yet he still took time to make sure this interview happened. Our gratitude and deepest RESPECT!!!
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 Jay Electronica unleashed a snippet of “Dear Moleskine” back in 2009 and the intrigue behind the Just Blaze-produced track has lasted since. With his long-awaited debut LP, Act II: The Patent Of Nobility supposedly turned into the label, Jay Elect lets the full CDQ version of his storied song out of the vault. Let’s hope this is a sign that more music on the way.

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At this point, any Jay Electronica sighting will do. This clip is for New Balance’s Excellent Makers series. Jay speaks on hiphop.

Authenticity or being authentic doesn’t just mean to be yourself, it actually is the desire and decision to learn who you are and be yourself. If it was that easy, we’d all be being ourselves. -Jay Electronica

Here it goes. Trademarkk approved. Thoughts??

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Finally, something to expect from Jay Elect’. It’s going to be a talkative week, starting tomorrow.

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Ok Jay-Elect’ this is a start as you come out of that cave and give us some music. Even though you’re just doing a feature here in this strange non-english montrosity, I’ll take it. Semi Trademarkk approved.

It’s about time we got some Electronica news. Jay Elect’s anticipated album is completed according to his Twitter update. Let’s hope we hear it in 2011 tho.

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As the tweets read (bottom to top) controversial microphone activist Lupe Fiasco endorsing the swag ambassador Lil B’s new album I’m Gay (I’m Happy). While Lupe is often viewed on the side of super-lyrical, Lil B and his absurd brand of rap are viewed by many to be silly, without merit and are often labeled ignorant. Lupe however, to the surprise of many of his fans, feels otherwise. The Atlantic records recording artist stands vehemently in The Based God’s corner as is labeling him a visionary and revolutionary, which is actually what Lil b claimed his album would be. Lil B is in fact working on a collaborative project with Lupe as well as a separate one with Jay Electronica. Go figure. His I’m Gay album,  which has caused much controversy with its title, released inconspicuously last night via iTunes.

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Anyone care for some Jay Electronica news? I don’t. But one of you has to right? Well anywho, check The Making of Act II above.

Jay Electronica performs “The Announcement” for Mountain Dew Code Red. Good for him.

Peep The Behind The Scenes Video After The Jump #swag

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