One of the decade’s most influential voices in rap and hip-hop is coming to Bristol this month. Rapper and producer Jay Electronica will take to the stage at Marble Factory in Bristol on September 30, hosted by Bristol Beacon.
The 43-year-old is returning to the city for the first time since 2015, where the famed artist performed at The Exchange. Since then, he has released his debut full-length record in March 2020 A Written Testimony, after more than 13 years of standalone singles and mixtapes.
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Artistic director at Bristol Beacon Todd Wills said: “We are so excited to host one of the biggest rap and hip-hop legends right here in Bristol.
“Having worked with some of the most iconic names in the industry, we are thrilled that Jay can join us for a night of incredible music which is set to send shockwaves through Bristol.”
During his career, Jay has produced for the likes of Nas, as well as being signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation, and collaborated with some of music’s biggest game changers such MF DOOM, Travis Scott, Khruangbin and James Blake. Described as “some sort of hip-hop Jack Kerouac” and regarded as “more like a myth or urban legend than an actual rapper”, Jay has been hailed for the unconventional nature of his music catalogue, built on both eccentricity and emotion.
Bristol Beacon says all existing tickets for the original event date of January 22 this are valid for the new date. Doors open at 6pm, with the show set to start at 6.30 pm.
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