New Balance Excellent Makers: Jay Electronica

New Balance kicks off it's new Excellent Makers campaign with the enigmatic Jay Electronica. We experience a day in the life and hear about his upbringing in New Orleans, which contributed to his development as an emcee... among other things the photographer/producer/cultural critic does.

Excellent Makers are not defined by success, wealth, or status, but by a passion for what they do. These craftsmen, athletes, artists, and musicians believe in sharing their authentic, inspired visions with everyone and everything they touch.

Jay Electronica ft. Mobb Deep - "Call of Duty"

Jay Electronica ft. Mobb Deep - "Call of Duty" 

Video: Jay Electronica - "Dimethyltryptamine"

I've watched video of this one live in London. Now we get a somewhat official video.

Didn't catch the London performance? View it below.

Jay Electronica Performing At His Roc Nation Event

This performance was at The Box in NYC, after Jay-Z announced Jay Electronica was the newest member of Roc Nation.

Shouts to RapUp.com on the video.

Just Blaze In Studio Working on "Exhibit A"

Jay Electronica uploaded some of the film he captured this past year and Just Blaze working on the track for Exhibit A is the subject of this one.

Dope!

Jay Electronica ft. Diddy - "The Ghost of Christopher Wallace"

Jay Electronica ft. Diddy - "The Ghost of Christopher Wallace" | Download

Jay Electronica Live @ Knitting Room - "Exhibit A"

From last week's show. Video shot by LTD.

Notice Mos Def on the stage.

Jay Electronica Performing @ The HIghline w/ Diddy & Mos Def

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This is from the Mos Def & Friends event at the Highline Ballroom.

Just Blaze & Jay Electronica on DJ Green Lantern's Show

They talk the hold up of the album they're releasing and Jay's earlier efforts to get in industry.

Jay Electronica Victory Mixtape (Hosted By DJ Dub and Furious Styles)

Jay Electronica - "Victory Mixtape" (Hosted by DJ Dub & Furious Styles) mp3|download

This is one continuous mix with all tracks playing as they are sequenced on the mixtape.

If you are into Jay Electronica(and you should be) you need to download this joint immediately!

Diddy and Jay in the studio during a fast:

Jay Electronica ft. Just Blaze - "Exhibit C" (Produced by Just Blaze)

Jay Electronica ft. Just Blaze - "Exhibit C" mp3|download

Just Blaze has worked with many great emcees, but, this pairing with Jay Electronica is the best fit I've heard.

Jay Electronica is so knowledgeable, articulate and confident that his attitude takes the song to another level(check him out at the 3:04 mark).

Jay Electronica ft. Just Blaze @ Ecstatic Tour Last Weekend

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Jay Electronica and Paterson's own Just Blaze @ The Beach on Governor's Island.

This was the Mos Def/Ecstatic Tour I told you about last Saturday with the $150 VIP tickets.