Jay Electronica - Exhibit C (produced by Just Blaze)

Blockhead · Post by **Blockhead** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:35 pm

DLG wrote:if you're looking for something genre defying and incredibly original in jay elec, you're not going to find it. His appeal is the fact that he sounds both familiar and fresh. He pretty much sounds like every good rapper in his prime, sometimes he sounds like Nas in his prime, sometimes like Common, sometimes he even reminds me of Doom with the cadence and when he throws in silly stuff, like in "I Feel Good" when he says "ya hoyd me?" shit like that...

He's just fresh all around, has a presence and comfort on the mic that's on par with most of the greats, and the combination of being a dope spitter and having that laid back southern swagger while being super humble at the same time just makes me really love every second of music he puts out.

It's rare in 2009 to hear something that just sounds really good and natural and uncontrived, jay elec is that dude for me, and I can't wait to hear what kind of album he has in store for us.

this.

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:46 pm

DLG wrote:if you're looking for something genre defying and incredibly original in jay elec, you're not going to find it.

I don't think that's true at all. You can easily define this as "genre defying" and "incredibly original." Who else has the balls to do something like this? Plus it is constantly shifting between linear and non-linear:

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axel foley · Post by **axel foley** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:52 pm

nahright and 2dopeboyz aren't dropping any download links. just thought that was interesting. wonder if it'll make any difference.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:54 pm

axel foley wrote:nahright and 2dopeboyz aren't dropping any download links. just thought that was interesting. wonder if it'll make any difference.

clearly the first sign of the tupacolypse

EMCEE DARTH MALEK · Post by **EMCEE DARTH MALEK** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:08 pm

gotta wait n see. his best mixtape is act 2: patents of nobility, but it isn't up there with exhibits A & C. The way I see it dude is getting better, and working with just is a good look, but he has yet to prove he can make a solid album. I am optimistic but I have been hurt so many times before :(

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:22 pm

drizzle wrote:
axel foley wrote:nahright and 2dopeboyz aren't dropping any download links. just thought that was interesting. wonder if it'll make any difference.
clearly the first sign of the tupacolypse

Career Over Like Mike(NJJ) · Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:39 pm

I fuck with this song, but a lot of shit i've heard by this dude sounds like Conspiracy.

rhickey · Post by **rhickey** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:55 pm

axel foley wrote:nahright and 2dopeboyz aren't dropping any download links. just thought that was interesting. wonder if it'll make any difference.

nahright did, but pulled the link after just blaze called them out

Jonny · Post by **Jonny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:00 pm

that oldies sample takes it to the next level for my KRLA raised ass. I think it's Billy Stewart. Thats some vato loco shit.

Jonny · Post by **Jonny** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:14 pm

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:43 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:I fuck with this song, but a lot of shit i've heard by this dude sounds like Conspiracy.

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Naysayer · Post by **Naysayer** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:46 pm

Yeah, I don't get the hype, either. This guy raps instead of sings, doesn't use autotune, and has production that wouldn't appeal to your average mesh-shirted glowstick twirler. Sounds like FAIL to me.

Career Over Like Mike(NJJ) · Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:47 pm

It does, man.

Some dude mumbling about hocus pocus over a drumless beat = pure Conspiracy.

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:52 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:It does, man.

Some dude mumbling about hocus pocus over a drumless beat = pure Conspiracy.

Like what, though? I've heard nothing approaching that from him.

Blockhead · Post by **Blockhead** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:56 pm

Employee wrote:
I Drive A Lexus wrote:It does, man.

Some dude mumbling about hocus pocus over a drumless beat = pure Conspiracy.
Like what, though? I've heard nothing approaching that from him.

i think he's referring to the "voodoo man" accapella joint or the "eternal sunshine" joint. those are his "out there" (conspiracy-like) joints. the difference being that jay can rap on beat , says dope shit , and is able to put together a cohesive song.

Career Over Like Mike(NJJ) · Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:58 pm

I can't remember.

I just remember hearing some songs by him which featured no percussion where he was mumbling abstract gibberish that sounded like yer typical SBU mess to me.

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:58 pm

philaflava.com discu$$e$ the rap-hop

Quotashun · Post by **Quotashun** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:00 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:I can't remember.

I just remember hearing some songs by him which featured no percussion where he was mumbling abstract gibberish that sounded like yer typical SBU mess to me.

Probably that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind thing he did.

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:00 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:I can't remember.

I just remember hearing some songs by him which featured no percussion where he was mumbling abstract gibberish that sounded like yer typical SBU mess to me.

Yeah, I mean, I guess I can see that if it's a cursory listen.

In truth I don't have much of a leg to stand on considering I swore I'd never listen to him based on his name.

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:01 pm

Blockhead wrote:
Employee wrote:
I Drive A Lexus wrote:It does, man.

Some dude mumbling about hocus pocus over a drumless beat = pure Conspiracy.
Like what, though? I've heard nothing approaching that from him.
i think he's referring to the "voodoo man" accapella joint or the "eternal sunshine" joint. those are his "out there" (conspiracy-like) joints. the difference being that jay can rap on beat , says dope shit , and is able to put together a cohesive song.

DON'T EVER DISS CONSPIRACY

Career Over Like Mike(NJJ) · Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:05 pm

LOL @ Employee's sig.

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:10 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:LOL @ Employee's sig.

Dude......

I am eagerly anticipating the IthiKKKle-started "Why Drake Is A Top 50 MC" thread. Hoping it arrives before the end of the year. My gut tells me that it will more likely than not be late Jan./early Feb. '10

Blockhead · Post by **Blockhead** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:13 pm

I Drive A Lexus wrote:I can't remember.

I just remember hearing some songs by him which featured no percussion where he was mumbling abstract gibberish that sounded like yer typical SBU mess to me.

this?
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Thun · Post by **Thun** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:26 pm

Employee wrote:
I Drive A Lexus wrote:LOL @ Employee's sig.
Dude......

I am eagerly anticipating the IthiKKKle-started "Why Drake Is A Top 50 MC" thread. Hoping it arrives before the end of the year. My gut tells me that it will more likely than not be late Jan./early Feb. '10

Wait no longer. The Ithe man is already goin' off.

IthiKKKle wrote:Even though OBCL2 is in my Top 5, it doesn't come close to matching So Far So Gone. OBCL2 is a collection of several great beats buoyed by the best cameo performance of the year, but it doesn't hold up as a whole and feels like the work of a manchild who's insulated himself from adulthood in a shell of cocaine, guns, kung fu movies, and name brand attire. An incredibly talented manchild, but a manchild nonetheless. I know this sounds contrarian, but I'm not just trying to be: Raekwon would make better music if he dabbled in other music genres and read more. He has a knack for abstraction and for shaping intriguing characters, but not for developing full, well rounded concept albums. This is probably why the first OBCL is my favorite album of his.

So Far So Gone is much more coherant and feels like the work of a musician who acts 10 years older than he is. It's hard to a credible mixtape after you've played a paraplegic on Degrassi , let alone one that's entertaining and full of innovative concepts.

So Far So Gone FTW.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:30 pm

Thun wrote:a manchild who's insulated himself from adulthood in a shell of cocaine, guns, kung fu movies, and name brand attire

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:32 pm

drizzle wrote:
Thun wrote:a manchild who's insulated himself from adulthood in a shell of cocaine, guns, kung fu movies, and name brand attire

That's the god, get your shit right. Mega-trife and he killed you in a past life.

Career Over Like Mike(NJJ) · Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:35 pm

The real White Ice is well and truly back.

Yeah, Blockhead that was one of them.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:36 pm

ya ya i know, throwin up six plates plus he study matrixes

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:36 pm

Thun wrote:
Wait no longer. The Ithe man is already goin' off.

IthiKKKle wrote:Even though OBCL2 is in my Top 5, it doesn't come close to matching So Far So Gone. OBCL2 is a collection of several great beats buoyed by the best cameo performance of the year, but it doesn't hold up as a whole and feels like the work of a manchild who's insulated himself from adulthood in a shell of cocaine, guns, kung fu movies, and name brand attire. An incredibly talented manchild, but a manchild nonetheless. I know this sounds contrarian, but I'm not just trying to be: Raekwon would make better music if he dabbled in other music genres and read more. He has a knack for abstraction and for shaping intriguing characters, but not for developing full, well rounded concept albums. This is probably why the first OBCL is my favorite album of his.

So Far So Gone is much more coherant and feels like the work of a musician who acts 10 years older than he is. It's hard to a credible mixtape after you've played a paraplegic on Degrassi , let alone one that's entertaining and full of innovative concepts.

So Far So Gone FTW.

BRO.....IS THIS FUCKING REAL????? WHAT THREAD???

I'M FUCKIN' LOLINGZ.

starks · Post by **starks** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:50 pm

Philaflava wrote:i wish just blaze didn't get his puffy on all throughout this track.

i think he kind of sets it off

"we need something REALERRRRRR"