Jay Electronica - Patents of Nobility

Here's some unreleased Jay Electronica that has the great Muhammad Ali sampled on it. Jay is reportedly recording his debut album in Africa as you read this.  Enjoy as this as the King creates a classic masterpiece in the motherland.

"I went from nothing to something like the planet earth, I'll show these major labels how to make a man from dirt" -Jay Electronica

Listen/Download: Jay Electronica - Patents of Nobility

"What's In a Name? That Which We Call a Rose By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet."

On this date in 1964 Casius Clay offically changed his name to Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam immediately after winning his first heavyweight title with a KO of Sonny Liston in the 7th round. Rumors were that he had already changed his name and was converted by Malcolm X but was asked to delay his announcement about his conversion to Islam until after the fight.

The Thrilla in Manilla - Ali vs Frazier 3

On this date in 1975 Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought each other for third and final time. The fight took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. ESPN ranked the fight as the fifth greatest sporting event of all time and most consider it the greatest boxing match ever.

Today In Black History - Muhammad Ali

On this date in 1978 Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks in the New Orleans Superdome and regained his WBA World Heavyweight Boxing Championship title. With that win Ali became the first three-time heavyweight champion. He also received the UN "Messenger of Peace Award" on this date in 1998.