Mass Appeal: “Jay Electronica is full of mystery, and like a magician, his character lends itself to new ways of seeing things that would seem impossible to many. Several years ago, Jay and I traveled to the other side of the Earth. We left a piece of ourselves there. In exchange, we brought back something entirely new, and the images that follow are a glimpse into that magic for everyone who’s curious.

Traveling across strange lands, we were invited to attend sacred ceremonies of sacrifice and parading celebrations of ancient descent. We trekked together towards the horizon and explored crowded monasteries, solitary mountain top temples, slums of filthy laughing children, and rivers running with blood and flower petals. I documented as Jay walked a river of burning human bodies. We crash landed a helicopter in the Himalayas, and he delivered rice and clean water to a school in a refugee tent city. The result was a collage of movements and emotion.

The experience in itself was a perfect circle. A question with no answers. Full of laughter and tears, but no love story or plot twists. We searched for absolute truth in life, and the only undeniable answer we found was death.

Since returning, I have been working on a film based on this journey called Into the Light. It is experimental in form and best described as a meditation in un-learning. A movement in seeing without watching, hearing without listening, and the brave exploration of spirit. I look forward to sharing this film soon. – Jason Goldwatch”

Remix version of Common’s “Kingdom” from the Nobody’s Smiling LP. Jay Elec murdered this.

Jay Electronica speaks on the red carpet at the BET Awards about his long delayed upcoming album, and how Jay Z has been “very patient” with him in waiting for its completion.

We usually try to refrain from posting smartphone videos, but we will break the rules for special occasions. Common brings out Vince Staples and Jay Electronica at the #AAHH fest, debuting the remix of “Kingdom.”

Saigon offers insight on the lack of conscious hip-hop in today’s market, as well as why he believes Jay Electronica’s album has been delayed.

Jay Elec continues to release new music, teaming with The New Royales for their latest single. Sounds familiar…

JAY Z and Roc Nation signee, Jay Electronica spit some bars over Drake’s “We Made It”. Hov takes a shot at Drake, “Sorry Mr. Drizzy for so much art talk, silly me rappin’ about shit that I really bought.” Them fightin’ words?

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Not much really happens here, but its been a while since we’ve seen Jay Elec on video. Shout out to the Mass Appeal and Decon crews.

Jay Elec makes his triumphant return with this new track that samples bits of “The Wizard Of Oz”. Also included is the Cookin Soul remix, which followed shortly after. “That name on that birth certificate, that ain’t the real me….”

Famed producer Just Blaze shares his thoughts on Jay Electronica’s highly anticipated follow-up to “Exhibit C,” and reveals if an album is on the way. He also speaks about his communication with Jay, and what it would take for him to release an album.

From Rapsody’s She Got Game mixtape, hitting later today.

Kendrick Lamar has broken the internet in half with his verse on this possible bonus track from Big Sean’s Hall Of Fame.

“I’m usually homeboys with the same niggas I’m rhyming with / but this is hip-hop and them niggas should know what time it is. And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale, Pusha T, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Big Sean, Jay Electron, Tyler, Mac Miller. I got love for you all, but I’m trying to murder you niggas. Trying to make sure your core fans never heard of you niggas. They don’t wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you niggas.”

Discuss.

From the forthcoming album THEY DIE BY DAWN & Other Short Stories hitting July 9th.

Watching Movies With The Sound Off hits June 18.

From the forthcoming album They Die By Dawn & Other Short Stories.