
A masterclass in cinematic hip-hop, pairing Just Blaze's maximalist orchestral production with dense, esoteric verses that feel like ancient prophecy.
June 23, 2009 · Decon
Exhibit A represents a pivotal moment in hip-hop history where the underground's most mysterious lyricist collided with one of the genre's most maximalist producers. The sound is massive, defined by Just Blaze's signature wall-of-sound approach, utilizing a soul sample that feels less like a loop and more like a film score. It carries a weight that is both physical, through its thumping boom-bap percussion, and metaphysical, through Jay Electronica's gravelly, authoritative delivery. This is music that demands your full attention, rewarding the listener with layers of historical and spiritual references that reveal themselves over repeated listens.
How does Exhibit A sound next to the rest of Jay Electronica's catalogue?
It runs notably hotter than this artist's baseline.
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