On September 19, 2025—his 49th birthday—Jay Electronica dropped a surprise project, A Written Testimony: Leaflets. At just seven tracks and under 30 minutes, it’s shorter than a full album but carries the weight of his signature mystique. Released via Roc Nation, it arrives days after his long-lost works Act I and Act II finally hit streaming.
The project features Diddy on the intro, plus verses from Quentin Miller and D.R.A.M. As always, Jay Electronica weaves spiritual, conspiratorial, and philosophical themes through sample-heavy production. Standouts include “Who Killed Michael Jackson??????” and “Japan Airline 1628,” which balance raw lyricism with experimental soundscapes.
Reactions are mixed but engaged. Fans praise his depth and rarity, while some find the interludes and esoteric references distracting. Compared to his 2020 debut A Written Testimony (anchored by Jay-Z and more polished production), Leaflets feels rawer, stranger, and less accessible—more gift to the diehards than mainstream statement.
Ultimately, Leaflets reaffirms Jay Electronica’s place as one of rap’s most enigmatic voices. With hints that “the worst is yet to come,” it may also be a prelude to more music soon.
