I’m starting to think Jay Electronica was hacked.

Jay Electronica continues a sudden burst of activity with A Written Testimony: Mars, The Inhabited Planet, arriving as his fourth release in only three days. Three of these projects contain fresh material, and this one stands out for its topical titles and sparse, experimental structure.

Many tracks are under a minute, giving the album a fragmented feel. The opener, “Letter To Mars,” runs over four minutes, with Jay reflecting on family, perseverance, and feeling dismissed while rapping over a piano-driven beat. Other tracks like “Anybody Else Know How To Work Ruby Slippers??????????????????” and “@RealCandace … Tell Us More!” stretch past two minutes but still carry a loose, almost improvisational quality.

Some songs feature minimal vocals from Jay himself. Pieces such as “if you won’t do it for you… shine for me” and “CNN & BBC are liars” lean on collaborators @FalElectronica and PYT Joce, leaving stretches of instrumental space and unconventional flows. The production mixes laid-back hip-hop textures with sudden dramatic shifts, adding to the unpolished atmosphere.

Despite its rough edges, the project captures some solid moments. Highlights like “Letter To Mars” and “@RealCandace … Tell Us More!” show Jay sounding like his old self, offering listeners a glimpse into an unpredictable release streak.

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