Jay Electronica on Album, Creative Process, Being Independent, Lupe, Prodigy (Classic Interview)

10 years ago, Hard Knock Tv's Nick Huff Barili caught up with Jay Electronica at the Paid Dues festival. In the interview Jay talks about why he hasn't put out his debut album (which just dropped 10 years later), the making of "Exhibit C", his creative process, advice to artists about staying independent, his views on twitter, his relationship with Nas, shares thoughts on Lupe Fiasco, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, wanting to work with Scarface and Andre 3000 plus much more!Jay Electronica's debut album 'A Written Testimony' is out now! Make sure you subscribe to be the first to be notified when new episodes drop!
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[@johnphelps3608]

His brain works faster than his mouth .

[@reggiecollier7129]

Lmao I'm from Chicago we talk fast like that too

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yup I can't watch his interviews

[@SuaveCityGear]

Reggie collier yes we do, gotta be quick with your speech out here 😂...did you know Reg is Rex in Latin meaning king....just making sure that you know that Reggie

[@reggiecollier7129]

@Scr8 Up Factz we was bumping down south hustlers back in 95 Christmas my boy Chris hill aka Chris beatz in the atl but from the chi gave me the double album we was bumping i want it u got it & stick & move players from the south & all that so we was real aware of down south & much love to yall cuz yall music gave us some of the best memorys of our lives & people who no longer with us now too we was big on rap alot & 8 ball mjg 36 too the ghetto boys came to the chi back in 95 to came to my mom hotel budget tell inn in matteson & bushwick came to rich south high school where i was going to give us life advice

[@reggiecollier7129]

@Scr8 Up Factz u mean Ohio

[@420loss]

I've alwayz respected this man, Especially being hold back by a stutter myself. I've waited for a couple of years just for any type of project from my mans.

[@jasonboyd4747]

I just hate the fact that the music on the album is terrible

[@orcmusic6715]

It’s crazy man... as a stutterer myself it’s crazy to see someone on that type of magnitude jus go through the same thing and be fine with it. Makes you put things into perspective.

[@icebergslimtv6377]

He has inspired some powerful people in the game. They “really” believe in him. That’s how you stay in the game with no album this long. He’s a legend just for that!

[@_CertifiedSwimmer]

IceBerg SlimTV small minds don’t understand it’s too complex for them

[@h.c3390]

He trash 🗑

[@h.c3390]

tray I’m from two waters mixed together that formed a clot I entered into this world via a vagina who urinate and defecate and when I die I will return to the earth my flesh will deteriorate only remaining is bones. Long story short I’m human. What about u?

[@jayjohnson2074]

Inspired?? His album was dumpster juice

[@icebergslimtv6377]

Jay Johnson I didn’t like it either but like I said, the only reason he was in the position to wait this long to drop it is because some people in high places believe in his message.

[@reasonablelogic4971]

He's definitely from my city. You can hear New Orleans in his accent. But this guy is so Hip Hop, you can feel New York when he speaks.

[@nf4866]

Didn't he move to NY years ago? There's something weird about east coast accents that kinda combine with whatever MF's sound like.

[@yamama3510]

I think in an old interview he said he intentionally copied the New York accent due to the fact that it was more acceptable in hip hop 🤷‍♂️ Crazy but true

[@mrdollard3859]

New Orleans accent > New York accent New York heads be up their own ass

[@mrdollard3859]

@88ntil shut the fuck up

[@reasonablelogic4971]

New Orleans has an accent that is influenced by French, Spanish and of course African languages. That's Creole, as another commenter stated. Because the city also has an Irish and Italian community so "whites" tend to sound Brooklynese. If you want an example search for Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

[@RoundtableKingsMedia]

The most unorthodox artist of all time. Classic content tho.

[@kalvinsampson2043]

I wouldn't say that but he is different and great at what he do

[@astralnight3493]

cringe

[@DejaDiamondLifeStyle]

This is a living legend . love this dude

[@Stylesg718]

Learn to appreciate the art of an artist regardless of when they unveil it. Consumerism has become way too demanding and audacious.

[@kimberleychoudhury3358]

WeUp718 very very extremely remarkably true

[@chazg8489]

100%

[@reboot4357]

Very well said.

[@jayjohnson2074]

But that artist music still has to be good and just like every other consumer their music will be critiqued, with that said his album was trash.

[@nonealike]

@@jayjohnson2074 go cry a River geez

[@papi_sativa]

"I come from a generation where the bar was high" "If you were a 'bubble gum rapper', your 'bubble gum' still had to be tasty and tasteful" His casual conversation style is even full of bars.

[@gjwilliams4098]

I would say get this man on Drink Champs...but between Jay stuttering and Nore cutting him off every 5 seconds, they wouldnt get shit done

[@devzeppilin]

Indeed. Maybe get him on Breakfast Club or Rap Radar (it’ll be PC asf though) instead.

[@brandonsmith6962]

Lol

[@MrLobeats]

just thinking about that had me rolling, thats some funny shiiiii right there.

[@siddeeqhaneef12]

LMAO 😂

[@jspears19]

Gerard Williams “cuz shit ca ca ca ca could get...” “Everybody make some NOISE!!!”

[@applekor76]

Yall clickbaited me but I stayed bc 10yr Jay E interview is better than nothing 🍻

[@Kurovespertine]

This post is me entirely. Lol

[@ohwordfrfr]

They got me good. Those mothafuckas...

[@ceogordo747]

Same 😂

[@astheskylarksings]

So he trying to hide his stutter. Interesting. He really is a writer. It’s crazy how so many artists have impediments that they have to get through to present their art

[@ahx6088]

Moses had a speech impediment

[@astheskylarksings]

AHX and Trump is impotent

[@catherinex7384]

@@ahx6088 who's Moses??

[@THEMOSTHATED203]

@@catherinex7384 who is Trump ?

[@pursefirst22]

Lupe need to be on universal soldier remix

[@Profit2800]

No, he doesn't.

[@gjwilliams4098]

Yes, he does.

[@saturncrush]

If we keep 100% keep with theme of the album....it is got to be super Black: Rakim, Ras Kass Immortal Technique, Black Star, Jada Kiss and Ice Cube. 🔥

[@Oxytocin_]

Gerard Williams I think Lupe would sound better on the Flux Capacitor track to me🤟🏽

[@mjmj6568]

@@saturncrush I was just thinking...Rass Kass is whats missing from Universal Soldier

[@kimberleychoudhury3358]

“Nothing is obselete” was one of the best things things I’ve learnt and relearnt from an interview

[@tazman91]

This man has sooooooo many musical gems recorded with soooooo many artists that are unreleased!!! Nas, Erykah, Phonte to name a few. It's like, damn. I will never stop supporting, but DAMN, if we even got half of all the music he's recorded, he would be undisputed GOAT. There's a reason why all these great artists fuck w Jay Electronica.

[@AustinNovel]

What makes you think he has soooo many? He’s my favorite artist but I often doubt his work ethic.

[@jamesjohnson1522]

Jay Electronic....new album coming in 43 years "Senior Citizen."

[@GlobalEnigma64]

James Johnson 😂😂😂😂

[@rob9521]

James Johnson Faded 😂😭

[@h.c3390]

🦠🧤🧻😷 I’m laughing like shit under this mask.

[@SuaveCityGear]

Funny as hell

[@glitch308]

The album already came out its lit too

[@Novelist1029]

Peace be upon you Jay Electronica. Much love and support from California.

[@ownyourmasters7890]

Jay didn't need a album as far as I'm concerned. People wanted an album. I was cool with all the single tracks he's done over the years.

[@bartenderSay]

Own Your Masters absolutely , people wanted more when they had all the gold they needed this whole time. Prime example of his whole legacy, his purpose and message. The people got what they wanted and it’s still not enough because it’s not what they wanted or expected.

[@gjwilliams4098]

100% agree. He dropped enough tracks/verses to make up for it. Shit like that and ppl wonder why 3000 just chillin. Dude got 6 albums of classic material plus features...and ppl want an album.

[@abdulaiadam141]

This is the truth that people don’t understand about Jay.

[@nonealike]

1000% real listeners know this. I say this to myself all the time lol. Exhibit C was masterful and got him commercial acclaim but he has other joints. Shit even his features

[@sojirotheipman]

I love how he never changed at all. DJ Khalil finally produced Road to Perdition.

[@josephmonette7173]

Straight out the N.O. keep reppin the city Jay we ridin wit u homie

[@FinanceOptimum]

*"If I'm feeling arrogant I might put up a link to Exhibit C"* 😂

[@DrBigFMC]

That made me laugh too.

[@vmholman]

This the first time I seen a interview with Jay. I really enjoyed this.

[@jamesbunda806]

Jay is on another level

[@seanwest777]

RIP Prodigy

[@thescoobymike]

Aw I thought this was new

[@seandafny]

Me too aww

[@nf4866]

Same. That was slick how they made the title so long we wouldn't see the "classic interview" until after we clicked. Not trying to hate, it was still a good interview.

[@devzeppilin]

Nick F “Classics” is literally in the thumbnail.

[@heymikey6793]

Same!!! 😒..

[@yamama3510]

Can u say camera quality

[@iliyano567]

A song with Jay electronic and Andre 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lordjah]

sam jones two different vibrations in one song 🤦🏾‍♂️ beautiful

[@Deucetv510]

Love Y’all Interview Style. 💯

[@richthepup]

COME ONNN I need that Jay Elec x Lupe Fiasco project

[@515sbest]

JOB WELL DONE . . HARDKNOCK TV . . KEEP INSPIRING. . . I LIKE THIS GUY EVEN MORE NOW . . I SEE THE HUMBLEST GUY . . IN A TIME WHERE OPENING UP LET THE HATERS OUT & BRING TOO MANY OPINIONS . . . EXHIBIT C . . #🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 #🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rbellsr2212]

Man lyrics on another level 🔥

[@lovethewave100]

The way he spoke about P made me smile 2 of my top MCs

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

My man Prodigy

[@tremunique6149]

Strong interview.

[@neutralitythought]

JAY ELECTRONICA IS THE GOD BODY.

[@truthbetold2309]

Huh?

[@blazayblazay8888]

You think you slick . You lucky this was a good interview.

[@busisanizzulu9267]

Still making money from 08

[@lwill4075]

Lol, I seen this 10 years ago. But aye

[@o.d.1571]

Facts

[@tashiamaichigh8285]

💯!

[@GonjaSensai]

The Blinding

[@kydeemalexander9033]

Gonja Sensai 🔥🔥🔥

[@HigherHer_B]

Gonja Sensai The Never Ending Story 💫

[@jaayeee24]

The Blinding is my joint...when he said “this joint make me wanna talk crazy.” I felt that. I wish they would have finished the song with the 1st beat.

[@mannyruiz8493]

Ezekiel’s Wheel

[@mikewootson2085]

Him and frank ocean are so secluded with talent it's crazy yet they release little music their hype is amazing and still up there whenever they release a song

[@_CertifiedSwimmer]

mike wootson and they’re both from New Orleans, just my 2 cents

[@christianpathway7270]

Roy Denson Jr. why so many dudes gay from New orleans

[@q.swygert]

The Infamous is one of the best albums of all time

[@traj_mahal300]

I got Hell On Earth over The Infamous all day, but definitely still one of the best albums ever

[@RoninGray]

I like his new album

[@Mapithagawd]

What a legend 🐐

[@awwskit3929]

MapiTV how?

[@yamama3510]

Here we go 🙄

[@Pacojuan43]

Hell naw😂💀💀

[@TheBryans005]

Not even close to.a Fn Legend 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ not in HipHop.. 1 great mixtape and a TRASH album is a nobody. Dont matter if you Stamped by Jay z.. he got mopped

[@MatheDeath]

I can tell yall are stupid asf

[@oddunb6190]

Man’s an inspiration. Big ups

[@rustyshackleford706]

“There is no controversy!” 💎💎💎

[@reggiebushjr619]

nice! you got any more jay elec interviews?

[@armandom4190]

Jay electronica and dj khalil 🌞

[@lucascamiloguerra44]

love this dude soooo much

[@tblaccaveli]

I overstand you... Jay electronica good wit me

[@daynthalife91]

I love the ALBUM

[@milesozorio5121]

LET'S GO

[@essentialsofcool5546]

lupe x Electronica collab is long due.

[@nickverando6022]

Real hip hop thank u

[@andrebarnes1258]

Him and Jay the same Charismatic great emcees

[@clipz7561]

gems

[@yohinessblack65]

Well said

[@ebenez]

dropped so many jewels

[@kimberleychoudhury3358]

Glad he’s concerned with rap and music primarily and personality and image secondarily

[@pursefirst22]

Universal soldier remix. Lupe fiasco and Kevin gates. Would be so fire.

[@martinp.cadillackid3408]

Krit too

[@ballaballacjm]

just imagine what a madlib and jay album would sound like...

[@MF_DOOMer]

He’s a Genius.

[@FromTheHipp]

you read the comment section and people here have been brainwashed to believe volume = relevance/quality. Look at an artist like Sade. She releases once every 10 years or more it seems, and every time she does it bangs. Jay Elect is well within his right, as a creative, to release music as he pleases. if he doesnt wanna drop another record for 5 years, then so fucking be it. that's creativity. you spend time perfecting and living which gives credence to your art. you niggas been getting the same tired ass drum sounds from 'artists' on repeat, 30 songs a year, and they are so uninspiring that you classify shit as waves. he built his hyped and has sustained this hype by the industry elite/tastemakers because they are actually fans and that does not happen often. let him create how he wants.

[@potstarx4125]

Tttttttoday boyy!!

[@c2cmuzik]

Yo what is that beat on the intro?!’ That shit is fuego 🔥🔥🔥

[@hardknocktv]

🙏🏽Produced by 6ix!

[@C_The_Guy]

bruh Exhibit C got done 15-20 min, “right on the spot” 🤭 gracious

[@WavyVaporizers]

Old interview. Funny he said he will make a conventional album which the written testimony was everything else but conventional. Loved his album. Jay electhonica

[@chriskeepit100]

I was hyped, til I read that this was an old video

[@HvrriMusic]

7:46 Soon To Come™, a Jay Electronica classic

[@fairplayterrific147]

He Dropped Some Jewels On The Independent Hustle....

[@peacefuljourney7228]

I dig him from day one

[@josephnix2912]

He could've dropped exhibit C and called a day.Masterpiece.

[@supermike2164]

10 years ago

[@northernwindcomicspaul2531]

Cool

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

11:42 speaks about Prodigy

[@rahajibaba]

Smart dude

[@iDAYALLDAY]

Nick Huff is the BEST!! XO

[@laaa7833]

What’s the intro beat to?

[@ayotemimusic]

Jay on drink champs

[@40URTYK]

Jay elec seem wild cool talkin but on the mic he sounds like he has a glowing aura , it mite be his NOI connection but he has so much conviction on the mic ✊🏾

[@tazman91]

Kyle Walker x💯

[@reboot4357]

Hes very spiritural. Difficult for most to grasp.

[@isaacblayes3081]

I was there

[@Flyguykeeman]

Jay Electronica chilling in his apartment somewhere eating chips not caring about comments like “ It’s Whatavi”

[@edwardmuhammad6889]

Come with a new interview.

[@MackB.]

Jay is the mythical mc

[@oceancity5776]

Host: When's the new album coming out? Jay electronica meme @3:18

[@dye098fennon]

At times....Picasso even seen his sketches as finished artwork. Perception is key; a drawing is completed, when you learned what you had to from that process. Excellent Project; I am waiting on the solo joint; 15 tracks Jay Electricity sketch Book💯 take care PEACE

[@Backpackfiles]

The Enigmatic.

[@YellowSynth]

he should've done it with Joe burden pull up

[@MBGamesHD]

3:19 dat face

[@mage_media]

Yes I know what u sayin...

[@yehudahimy7781]

Dude said he didn’t use twitter to promote his mixtapes and stuff I’m like what mixtape??

[@johntheprofessional5039]

He reminds me of Elton Brand.

[@mr.yissal557]

I love him I guess Pappoose is better when it comes to teaching , he gets to the point quicker .

[@thedigitaldopeman]

I still have not heard the album. People are giving mixed reviews is the album any good? ishiphopdead.com

[@Malik_Hoff]

How did they find such an Elusive Creature

[@gsheverything_2716]

Man I thought this was NEW yo

[@deesgardeningjourney1163]

Yo for real. Jay Electronica talks just like my boy M.O. aka Jerony Mo. Except, Jay Electronica makes complete sense. Why? Because he eventually expresses his complete thought. Ayo, holla at my man Rob or Randy. They'll confirm everything I just said.

[@ThatsJust_Ty]

Jay Electronica is Tyler raised by different parents.

[@GlobalEnigma64]

Tysheem Flippen Explain that. That’s an interesting comment. I’d like to hear your view.

[@ThatsJust_Ty]

Kot W Yes. Jay Elec is a not just a wordsmith he’s a ‘thoughtsmith’. Tyler really is as well. Also the influences are similar Tyler was influenced by MF Doom and a lot of back pack rappers. Tyler’s upbringing seemed more privileged. Jay is older, Tyler is carefree and scoffs at the norm. Jay Elec does the same but from a more wise-mature type of stance. Lol Jay also kinda looks like an older Tyler lol

[@GlobalEnigma64]

Tysheem Flippen I see what you mean. Different generations as well. Never would have thought of that.

[@tracysimon7972]

I like that

[@duncanpinderhughes1704]

Where is the N.O. accent at...it came with the grill??

[@patricesankara3081]

I didn’t know he stutters

[@iamJAYTKAY]

Somethin tells me this interview is old

[@ndeed725]

Man when does he discuss prodigy? #hegeliandialectic

[@truefacts706]

N Deed 11:42

[@kegan_myers]

The main thing I got from this video is that you can have fucked up teeth but still be a GOAT

[@MikePowersGlobal]

Album review right here if you care to hear a detailed breakdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJCTeKCve9OjkJI

[@MagEye009]

Old interview!!! I was given the wrong impression.