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Oh shit, we have a Jay Electronica recording. To accompany the soundtrack of the film, They Die By Dawn, the UK band rounds up Yaasin Bey, Jay Elect and Lucy Liu for the title track.

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Jay Electronica emerged from hiding and gave his first U.S. performance this year at the Made In America Festival. Here’s film of him reciting “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit C”.

At the end of his set, Jay said his first single will feature Chris Brown. But according to the Act 2: Patents Of Nobility tracklist, Breezy’s nowhere to be found.

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It’s been 18 months, 15 days and 10 hours since Jay Electronica signed to Roc Nation. But today, the enigmatic MC finally released the tracklist to his long delayed album, Act 2: Patents Of Nobility. The chances of this seeing the light of day are probably slimmer than a Calvin Klein model, but we can dare to dream. Check it out below.

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Apparently, Jay Electronica is still making music. And recently took a picture in the studio with Ryan Leslie. Only time will tell if this is more than just another random photo-op.

Somewhere between fantasy and reality lies the release date of Jay Electronica’s debut album. Is the album complete? Jay-Z tells MTV that his protege’s project is amazing. We’ll just keep waiting.

Some would say, Jay Electronica’s album never coming out. And you know what, they’re probably right. But during ?uestlove’s interview on The Champs podcast, he said Jay-Z is in possession of Elect’s album and listens to it constantly. Only, well, the biggest problem is, that there isn’t any singles.

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It might be hard to believe, but earlier today Jay Elect turned to this Twitter account to reveal that his debut album is complete. In fact, some of his peers have already heard the project. Can we get next?

Sometimes im Jay Electronica. sometimes im Jay Electronigga. i wanna let yall hear this one record from Act II: Patents Of Nobility (the turn) called “Road To Perdition” feat. Mr. Carter so bad.

Album soon come. Ask Bun B, he heard the album in its entirety. a thouand kisses to all of those who have supported me since Act I: Eternal Sunshine (the pledge). I am grateful for your patience. I will not let any of you down. I promise. I will not let any of you down. I promise.

Jay Z, Bun B, Jeymes Samuel, Tony Tagoe, Erykah Badu. These are the only ppl that have heard the album in its entirety. Watch The Throne, Cold World: The Sideline Story and Act II: Patents Of Nobility (the turn) will set the bar at an all time high.

UPDATE: Seven months later. Same song.

Dear Believers and Patient Supporters. Thank you for your patience and support. The Album will be turned in Tomorrow evening. The wait ends.over the next day or so, i will write and open letter via my tumblr (http://EyeOfElectronica.com) to those who have waited patiently on me. ℒℴѵℯ

Remember Jay Electronica? Yeah, the guy signed to Roc Nation nearly two years ago? Well, as part of New Balance’s Excellent Makers series, the reclusive Roc Boy gives a glimpse into his life. It’d be funny if it took a sneaker brand to get Jay on the right foot.

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Finally!

Elect lyrics after the jump.

Update: Elect on his new tune

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Jay Electronica’s back in the city and stopped by Stadium Red last night with Young Guru, Just Blaze and Just’s engineer, Andy. Hopefully this means Act II is coming real soon.