Jay Electronica is an emcee from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is known for his unique style and tendency to rap over movie soundtracks.Urb Magazine: Jay Electronica: A Spotless Mind (February 21, 2008)
Jay Electronic avoids interviews and promotion. Though he has released his albums using the Internet, he does not maintain an official website. In spite of his reclusive behavior, he has attracted the attention of several high-profile artists including Nas, Mos Def and Erykah Badu.Urb Magazine: Jay Electronica: A Spotless Mind (February 21, 2008)
Relationship with Erykah Badu
Badu and Jay Electronica's relationship was revealed to the public in mid 2008 following the news of her pregnancy. Badu gave birth to the couple's baby girl on February 1, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. Jay Electronica made this comment about the birth, "It’s the happiest day of my life." Badu has two other children by different fathers.Celebrity Baby Blog: Erykah Badu and Jay Electronica Welcome a Daughter (February 1, 2009)
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Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana
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Currently lives in Brooklyn, New York
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Most of his music has been released on the Internet
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Songs available as free downloads
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Most discussed song
"Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)"
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Part one of a three part album
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Debut album to be released on Control FreaQ Records
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Control FreaQ Records owned by Erykah Badu
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