Jay Electronica Drops "A Written Testimony" With Jay Z, Travis Scott, The-Dream & More

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Jay Electronica's long-awaited debut arrives and fans can't believe that they're finally receiving a follow-up to the rapper's 2007 project.

On Thursday (March 12), Jay Electronica secured three listening parties in Los Angeles, New York, and New Orleans for his official debut studio album A Written Testimony. It's been over a decade since we've received a full-length project from the rapper, and after near-misses over the years, it's finally arrived. There have been teasers suggesting that Jay Z bars would be all over the project, and Hov shows up throughout—on almost every track, in fact.

Jay Electronica's A Written Testimony is receiving a warm welcome from fans who have been waiting on this record for quite some time. The project hosts features from Travis Scott, The-Dream, James Blake and even Minister Louis Farrakhan who appears on multiple tracks. The impressive debut is long overdue, so stream Jay Electronica's A Written Testimony and let us know if it was worth the wait.

Tracklist

1. The Overwhelming Event
2. Ghost of Soulja Selim
3. The Blinding” ft. Travis Scott
4. The Neverending Story
5. Shiny Suit Theory ft. The-Dream
6. Universal Soldier with James Blake & Travis Scott
7. Flux Capacitor 
8. Fruits of the Spirit
9. Ezekiel's Wheel ft. The-Dream
10. A.P.I.D.T.A.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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