Jay Electronica Locks Down 3 Listening Party Dates For "A Written Testimony"

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Jay Electronica, A Written Testimony
Jay Electronica readies the release of his long-awaited, highly-anticipated debut album "A Written Testimony" that will drop sometime soon.

People have been waiting on Jay Electronica's official debut album for so long he's become the boy who cried wolf. There were a few times when Jay told fans that his project was on the way, but each time, the public was left disappointed. Now, however, all of the wheels have been set in motion and fans will receive A Written Testimony sooner than later.

After a photo of a studio session with Jay Electronica, Jay Z, and Young Guru surfaced, TIDAL posted an image stating that Jay Electronica will be holding three listening sessions. "It’s time," TIDAL tweeted. "We're giving @JayElectronica fans an exclusive first listen of his album 'A Written Testimony' with 3 intimate events in NY, LA, & New Orleans." He can't back out now.

In early February, Jay Electronica first tweeted about A Written Testimony. "Recorded over 40 days and 40 nights, starting from Dec 26," he wrote. "Releasing in 40 days." It will be the rapper's first project since 2007's Act I: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge). Fans wanted to know if the album would be a collaborative effort with Jay Z and all Jay Electronica would say was, "Possibly. Likely."

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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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