Words cannot explain why I truly appreciate and love Erykah Badu’s music and Herstory. I have been a fan of Ms. Badu’s since I heard her first single “On and On.” From that moment I knew she was not a traditional artist. Her profound lyrics and symbolism in each word that comes out of her mouth truly inspires me and her music touches my life. From songs like “Next Lifetime” to “Certainly” and even “Think Twice” are all in constant rotation within my IPOD. I remembered the first time I saw Ms. Badu in concert for my Homecoming and she belted out every tune as if it was her last. I was pleased to see that her live performance exceeded her work on vinyl or should I say digital mp3s and I was very happy.
Unlike most artists that create songs that only have catchy hooks, you can tell Ms. Badu puts thought into all of her songs. There is a message behind her music, a meaning behind the melody and there is passion in her words. She brings each song to life as if she is singing directly to you, so you cannot help but to feel what she is feeling when your ears are blessed with the tone of her vocal cords.
In addition to bringing harmony to my ears Ms. Badu’s song “Green Eyes” from her second LP Mama’s Gun helped me get through a horrible breakup. This song made me feel and understand each aspect of a relationship gone sour since she broke the song down into three parts: jealousy, denial, and then acceptance when she blossomed and realized I am over it. Her music just touches my soul!!!
I am too excited about Ms. Badu’s upcoming album New Amerykah and both singles “Honey” and “The Healer” are already being played on repeat.
Erykah Badu’s CD New Amerykah comes out this tuesday February 26th. Are you ready for Saviour’s Day? Be sure to pick it up.
New Amerykah Track List
1.Amerykahn Promise
2.The Healer/Hip Hop
3.Me
4.My People
5.Soldier
6.The Cell
7.Twinkle
8.Master Teacher
9.That Hump
10.Telephone
11.Honey
February 25, 2008 at 1:29 am
I’m feelin’ the original post! I’ve made comments b4 on Ms. BADU. Every 1 of her songs really does have a meaning. Most artists wouldn’t even understand! They hear a beat and just run with it. It takes a very skilled person to just sit and think for a while. WRITE a song like it was a puzzle, and form it into artwork. For the most part, what we hear on the radio today…Are just reactions. It’s like the artist just write down their immediate thought. No matter how deranged, ignorant or artificial it may be. I remember hearing “Ye Yo” everyday in high school; thinking! This is not your average woman. The music is just an extension of who the person is.
You ever notice how the great artist of our time rarely put out albums? D’angelo anyone? That’s why you’re pretty much guaranteed to get great music from those folks. TIMELESS! And they write their own songs! THAT IS RARE! Let’s support good music folks! Go get this album! Music that gives you a feeling beyond “Gucci & Gold”. Grown Folks Music! You’re not going to sneak a bamma in the club to this type of Sh**!
February 28, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Amen, my brotha, amen! ….and the new album is definitely bringin the message….