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Jay-Z hosts party for new artist Jay Electronica

Jay-Z hosted a coming-out party for new Roc Nation artist Jay Electronica Friday night at The Box. Electronica, a soulful rapper who has a child with singer Erykah Badu, gave an intimate performance in front of a crowd that included Beyoncé, Estelle and Electronica’s mother. “Jay-Z gave a heartfelt introduction to his new protégé, saying how excited he was to be responsible for shepherding his career,” said an attendee. Electronica sang three songs and debuted parts of his number “Shiny Suit Theory,” featuring Jay-Z and The Dream. His album will drop in 2011.