It’s hard to believe that this is only Erykah Badu’s sixth album. Since 1997, the beautiful and eccentric songstress has been putting out timeless music that not only makes you want to groove, but that also feeds your mind with greatness. She has a way of bringing out provoking thoughts and reminding you to step outside of your comfort zone all within her lyrics.
On New Amerykah Part Two – Return of the Ankh, we see a softer side of Badu in comparison to New Amerykah Part One where her lyrical content had more of a political tone where she addressed common issues within our society. Rather on this album she taps into the realm of relationships, which we all can relate to. On 20 Feet Tall (produced by 9th Wonder) she talks about how a love interest has built a wall up and shut her out of his life for reasons that she is unaware of. But we also see a side of Ms. Badu on this album where she is not the victim, but yet a femme fatale that takes men as prisoners. On Turn Me Away (Get Munny), which is an awesome sample of Junior Mafia’s Get Money with influences from Sylvia Striplin and then there is Fall in Love (Your Funeral) where she warns potential suitors about getting into deep.
From experiencing Agitation, burning Incense, and professing her Love (produced by J. Dilla) to a lucky male suitor New Amerykah Part Two is a solid album that will stimulate your heart and your mind. And similar to how Badu closed out Mama’s Gun with the powerful track entitled Green Eyes, which was a three part ballot in which you felt each stage of a relationship that had gone sour: jealousy, denial and then acceptance; she brings that same formula to us on this album with Out My Mind, Just In Time. When she opens with “I’m a recovering under cover over lover. Recovering from a love I can’t get over and now my common law lover thinks he wants another.” Within these words you can feel her pain as she tells a story of how she will do whatever it takes to rekindle a love that she once had until she realizes that she was blind and that she must take responsibility for her own actions.
With Erykah Badu there is a message behind the music, a meaning behind the melody, and there is passion with every word. She brings each song to life as if she is singing directly to you. Make sure you Return to the Ankh and purchase the album New Amerykah Part 2 on March 30th. It will soothe your ears and nourish your soul.
Check out this Jill Scott interview on CNN where she talks to Tony Harris about her comments within Essence about interracial dating in addition to her upcoming movie “Why Did I Get Married Too.”
Check out the official music video for Keli’s new dance hit Acapella. The visuals of this video are simply amazing and although I am not a huge fan of the track I appreciate how she always steps outside the box.
Erykah Badu had a secret show this past week in New York and she performed a new track from her album. “20 Feet Tall” was produced by 9th Wonder and has a nice mellow sound to it. New AmErykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh hits shelves on March 30th. Enjoy!
B-more’s own, Paula Campbell is back as if she never left. She has a long list of collaborations, from working with major stars and hitmakers such as Ne-Yo, Ciara, John Legend, Consequence and Jamie Foxx. Paula is now back with a new album titled, Dreammaker, as well as a duet with Ne-Yo titled, “Denial”. You can download the “Dreammaker” street album below. Check it out and let us know what you think.
You may want to be on the look out for rising star Tino Curry. The twenty-one year old pop songwriter-producer is making his name know with his new single Diary. Curry is currently working with producer Alex Cantrall who has worked with Fantasia, Dru Hill and Jojo for his full length album that is slated to drop later this year via indie label Eleventh Records.
Check out the video that everyone has been waiting for Erykah Badu’s, Window Seat. While you may be surprised at the antics of this video, I commend Badu for being a brave and daring soul. We all know she has an underlying message with everything she does anyway.
Yes finally! The video for my new favorite tune from Luda featuring a few of the baddest female rappers in the game. This video is hot and I love they lyrical content from each one of these ladies.
“Soundtrack to my life” is Kid Cudi’s latest single from his debut album. I love this song for its realness; the video features clips of Cudi on the road while touring. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Erykah Badu is my absolute favorite, if you know me, you know that this is a fact. But I will have to admit this is not one of her best performances. Nonetheless, the single, “Window Seat” is a definete hit. As she hinted earlier on Twitter, she did forget the lyrics to the song during this performance.
Very interesting and dope album cover from pop singer, Christina Aguilera. “Bionic” is slated to hit stores on June 8th. Be on the lookout for her first single, “Not Myself Tonight” that will be released on March 30th.
Another track from Diggy has been released on the internet. “Come to Rock” proves how sick Diggy flow is, not as if his other material did not already showcase that. Take a listen below and let us know what you think.
I love this new one from my absolute favorite Erykah Badu. She samples Sylvia Striplin’s “Can’t Turn Me Away” and sounds damn good doing so. Check out “Get Munny” below and look for it next Tuesday when her album is released.
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