1. Erykah Badu Tour
2. Erykah Badu New Amerykah Part 2
3. New Amerykah

.WebsiteErica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu ( ), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Badu's career began after opening a show for in 1994 in; record label executive was highly impressed with her performance and signed her to Kedar Entertainment. Her first album, was released in February 1997. It spawned three singles: ', ' and 'Otherside of the Game'.

Her next step, 2008's New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War, was a heavy and abstract release featuring collaborations with the members of Sa-Ra and Georgia Anne Muldrow; it reached number two on the Billboard 200 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh, looser and more playful than Pt. 1, followed in 2010. In the quest for New Amerykah, Erykah Badu captains the ship, pushing away from the dock into soul and hip-hop’s uncharted waters. Come along for the ride. New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh comes with the bonus track “Jump Up In the Air and Stay There,” featuring Lil’ Wayne and Bilal.

The album was certified by the (RIAA). Her first live album, was released in November 1997 and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA.Her second studio album, was released in 2000. It spawned three singles: ', which became her first top 10 single on the peaking at #6, ' and '.

The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Badu's third album, was released in 2003. It generated three singles: ', 'Danger' and 'Back in the Day (Puff)' with 'Love' becoming her second song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #9. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA. Badu's fourth album, was released in 2008. It spawned two singles: ' and 'Soldier'. Was released in 2010 and fared well both critically and commercially.

It contained the album's lead single ', which led to controversy.Influenced by, 1970s, and 1980s, Badu became associated with the subgenre in the 1990s along with artists like. Badu has been called the queen of. Her voice has been compared to jazz singer. Early in her career, Badu was recognizable for her eccentric style, which often included wearing very large and colorful. She was a core member of the.

As an actress, she has played a number of supporting roles in movies including,. She also has appeared in the documentaries. Contents.Early life Erykah Badu was born Erica Abi Wright in. Her mother raised her, her brother Eevin, and her sister Nayrok alone after separating from their father, William Wright Jr.

To provide for her family, the children's maternal and paternal grandmothers often helped look after them. Badu had her first taste of show business at the age of four, singing and dancing at the and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) under the guidance of her godmother, Gwen Hargrove, and uncle TBAAL founder Curtis King.By the age of 14, Badu was freestyling for a local radio station alongside such talent as. In her youth, she had decided to change the spelling of her first name from Erica to Erykah, as she believed her original name was a 'slave name'. The term 'kah' signifies the inner self. She adopted the surname 'Badu' because it is her favorite jazz sound; also, among the people in, it is the term for the 10th-born child.Upon graduating from, Badu went on to study theater at, a. To concentrate on music full-time, she left the university in 1993 before graduating, and took several minimum-wage jobs to support herself. She taught drama and dance to children at the South Dallas Cultural Center.

Working and touring with her cousin, Robert 'Free' Bradford, she recorded a 19-song demo, Country Cousins, which attracted the attention of. He set Badu up to record a duet with, 'Your Precious Love', and eventually signed her to a record deal with. Career Baduizm and Live (1997–99) , Badu's debut album, was released in early 1997.

The album met with critical and commercial success, debuting at number two on the charts and number one on the US Billboard. Baduizm 's commercial and critical success helped establish Badu as one of the emerging neo soul genre's leading artists. Her particular style of singing drew many comparisons to. Baduizm was certified three times platinum by the, Gold by the and the.

The album produced four singles; the lead single ' was released in December 1996, and reached number twelve on the US charts and the, as well as making an appearance on the New Zealand charts. The album and lead single also gave Badu her first nomination and win at the, where 'On & On' won and the album won.Badu recorded her first live album, while pregnant with Seven, and the release of the recording coincided with his birth.

The album was released on November 18, 1997 and reached number four on the US Billboard 200and number one on the US Billboard. The album was certified two times platinum by RIAA for shipments of over two million copies. The album's lead single, 'Tyrone', was released in October 1997 and became another R&B hit single.

'Tyrone', lyrically, is a song chiding a selfish, cheap, and inattentive boyfriend.Badu also collaborated with (who had previously handled production duties on a number of tracks on Baduizm) on their breakthrough 1999 release. She was featured on the song ', by The Roots and American female rapper Eve.

Co-written by, the song peaked at 39 in the US and 31 in the UK. The song went on to win The Roots and Badu a in 1999. Mama's Gun and Worldwide Underground (2000–06). Badu backstage in Hamburg, Germany in 2002.After taking some time off to raise her child, Badu returned in 2000 with. The album was characterized as more organic in sound than her previous studio album, and primarily produced by the and noted bassist.

A remix of one of the album's songs, ', was issued as the first single and topped the R&B charts for seven weeks. The album was well-received, with the lyrical content winning notices from many publications. Reviewers found some of her lyrics hard to decipher on her initial releases. Despite not charting as high as her first two albums, Mama's Gun was another platinum-selling success, and 'Bag Lady' was nominated for a Grammy Award.By 2000, Badu was in a romantic relationship with fellow.

The two released ' as a collaboration on the soundtrack. 'Love of My Life' hit #9 on the pop charts, topped the R&B listings, and in 2003 Badu was awarded her fourth Grammy Award for it.In 2001 Badu embarked on the. The tour started in North America on February 10 in Cleveland, Ohio at the Allen Theatre.After the release of Mama's Gun and 'Love of My Life', Badu suffered.On September 16, 2003, she released her third studio album,.

The album was more jam-oriented than any of her prior releases, and Badu said that the album was designed to as 'one continuous groove.' Upon its release Worldwide Underground met with some criticism for its loose, unconventional structure and songwriting, but the album received generally positive reviews from critics.Commercially the album fared well and debuted at number three on the U.S.

Billboard 200 chart in the week of October 4, 2003, selling 143,561 copies in its first week. Ultimately spending 11 weeks on the Billboard 200, it also entered at number two on 's and spent 30 weeks on the chart.

By December 2003, the album had sold 394,000 copies domestically. On October 28, 2003, Worldwide Underground was certified in sales by the, following sales in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States.

According to, the album has sold 609,000 copies in the United States.Its first single, 'Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)', peaked at number nine on the and at number one on the chart. The second single 'Danger' reached number 82 on the Hot 100 and number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while the third single 'Back in the Day (Puff)' peaked at number 62 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Badu received four further Grammy nominations for the album.

She also contributed to 's album Ancestry in Progress (2004), adding her vocals to the track 'Bandy Bandy.' Badu embarked on the 'Worldwide Underground Tour' in 2004. Trek kicked off February 3 in New Orleans and ran through the winter and spring with supporting act Floetry joining the tour February 5 in. The Roots made a special opening act appearance at the February 11 show in Los Angeles.

Badu resumed the tour during the fall with additional dates in America and Europe. Badu in 2005.In 2005, she was a judge for the 4th Annual Independent Music Awards, to support independent artists' careers. Badu co-founded the with.

The trek played to amphitheaters and arenas in the United States during the summer of 2005 and 2006. It began in 2005 as an event to bring awareness to health issues to African-American women.

British duo opened shows during the 2005 run. The festival was relaunched briefly in 2006 with opening the show and comedian hosting the festival.

2006 was its final year. The festival had plans to expand into Europe and Asia, but this did not come to fruition. The was a concert tour in 2006 by Badu. The tour started on June 10, in Knoxville, TN, with three shows in the U.S., and resumed in July for several shows in Europe. Badu co-headlined on dates in August with and at the Sugar Water Festival.

New Amerykah Part One (2007–09) After receiving her first computer as a Christmas gift, Badu began communicating with and receiving music from Questlove, Q-Tip and J Dilla, among others. She later began to use her laptop as a mini recording studio to construct various backing tracks for songs, which led to the album's primary recording sessions at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.In 2007 Badu was said to have three albums in the works for release during 2007 and 2008. ', a new single produced by, was leaked online in November 2007. The fourth studio album, was released by, in the United States on February 26, 2008, Badu's 37th birthday. It was released in European countries on February 29, in Australia and the United Kingdom on March 3, and in Japan on March 12. Both Japanese and Australian editions contain the 'Real Thang'.

The album's digital release on the featured the song's 'Tumbling Dice Remix' as a bonus track. New Amerykah Part One was also released as a double on March 11, and on format.The album's, 'Honey', was released on December 11, 2007. It reached number 88 on the US, on which it spent three weeks.

The song also charted at number 22 and spent 17 weeks on the.Upon release New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) received universal acclaim from critics.In the United States, the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 125,000 copies in its first week. It was Badu's best opening week since her debut album in 1997. It also entered at number two on the Billboard.According to Nielsen Soundscan, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) sold 359,000 copies in the United States by early 2010.Erykah Badu performed at the 10th annual in New Orleans the weekend before Halloween 2008.In the United Kingdom, the album charted at number 55 on the, on which it spent one week. In France, it debuted at number 49 and spent 11 weeks on the. In Switzerland, it debuted at number 10 and spent six weeks on the.

In the Netherlands, the album entered at number 25 and spent seven weeks on the. In Poland, it reached number nine and spent eight weeks on the. The album's highest international charting was number five in Sweden, where it charted for seven weeks.During 2008 and 2009, Badu embarked on two world tours.

(2008) was a tour in support of. Tour kicked off May 4 in Detroit, MI, ending on June 15 in Albuquerque, NM. The second leg of tour reached Europe on June 25, in. Badu toured across Europe playing shows that included an itinerary for the month of July. Several more shows were added throughout August in the U.S. The was a summer music concert tour in 2009. The tour started in March; Badu played dates across North America twice and Europe, and the tour ended in Dallas, Texas on October 16.

During the second U.S. Leg, Badu was featured as a special guest co-headliner on hip-hop artist 's 'Ecstatic Tour' on select September dates. New Amerykah Part Two and Window Seat controversy (2010–14). Erykah Badu at', Badu's fifth studio album, was released March 30, 2010, on in the United States. It was released in Japan on April 14, 2010.

Upon release the album was met with general acclaim from critics. The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 110,000 copies in its first week. It also entered at number two on 's chart. In the United Kingdom, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) debuted at number 56 on the and at number nine on the. In Canada, the album debuted at number 36 on the and at number five on the R&B Top 50 chart.

New Amerykah Part Two achieved moderate chart success in international markets, peaking within the top 50 in several countries, including Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, and Denmark.During March 2010, Badu promoted the album through television performances on,. She also appeared on the April issue cover of EQ magazine and was featured in issues of, and, among others.

Badu performed at a surprise midnight show on March 31, 2010 at the in Los Angeles.The internet-only promotional single 'Jump up in the Air (Stay There)', featuring and, was released on Badu's official website in January 2010. RC Williams, Badu's musical director, said that a music video for the track was shot in Dallas.The album's first official single, ', was released by Badu through a downloadable link on her Twitter page.

The song peaked at number 16 on Billboard chart. The album's second single, 'Turn Me Away (Get MuNNY)', was released March 24, 2010 by Badu as a free download online. It spent three weeks on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number 87.On Wednesday, February 9, 2011,.com released a new video for 'Gone Baby, Don't Be Long', directed by Flying Lotus. The video was tweeted by Badu herself and friend and associated music act.On March 13, 2010, Badu filmed the video for her song ', at in, the site of the. She wrote on her Twitter feed that the video 'was shot style, no crew, 1 take, no closed set, no warning, 2 min., Downtown Dallas, then ran like hell.' The team did not acquire permission or permits from the city.In the video, Badu shed her clothes as she walked along a Dallas sidewalk until she was nude at the site where Kennedy was shot. A shot rang out as the song ended, Badu's head jerked back, and she fell to the ground.

Children with their families could be seen nearby as Badu stripped. When asked about stripping nude in the presence of minors, Badu said, 'I didn't think about them until I saw them, and in my mind I tried to telepathically communicate my good intent to them. That's all I could do, and I hoped they wouldn't be traumatized.' Erykah Badu, at in 2012.In response, Badu said on on April 3, 2010, that it was not her intention to insult the memory of the late President (JFK): 'My point was grossly misunderstood all over America. JFK is one of my heroes, one of the nation's heroes. Kennedy was a revolutionary; he was not afraid to butt heads with America, and I was not afraid to show America my butt-naked truth.'

, directors of the 'Window Seat' video, said they had bail money ready during filming in case Badu was arrested. Badu said the video was a protest against ' and was inspired by 's music video 'Lessons Learned.' Badu has also said she has 'no regrets'.In 2011 Badu appeared on 's fourth album,. Badu appeared on the debut album by the, which was released in March 2012 and the album by.In 2013, Badu appeared on 'Treehome95' from 's second studio album, as well as on the song 'Heaven for the Sinner' from 's album. Badu featured on 's first single from her second studio album, 'Q.U.E.E.N.' The song premiered on and was made available for download purchase at the iTunes Store on April 23, 2013. The song peaked at 47 on the US Billboard charts.New album and mixtapes (2015–present) In May 2013, Badu announced she was writing her next project, but not placing a time constraint on it.In July 2014, Badu revealed she was still working on the album and had been recording in April in Africa where she was 'laying down drum tracks'.

Badu also said that prior to her trip to Africa she would have meetings with her record label to set a deadline for the album.Later that year Badu expanded on the album, stating she was working with producer Flying Lotus, who she met via MySpace years ago; they later met in L.A. At guitarist Steve Wilson's house. In 2015, Badu appeared on 'Rememory', a song from album.In July 2015, Badu released a free mixtape of her favorite recordings, describing the set as 'carefully and lovingly selected high frequency tones for the soul.' The mixtape features mostly vintage funk, soul and jazz songs.On March 26, 2015, Erykah Badu performed at in her hometown, for the venue's grand opening. The sold-out show also featured fellow Dallas native, singer-songwriter.In early October, Badu released a remix of Drake's single ', and later released a mixtape, on November 27, 2015, making it available for digital download and streaming exclusively through. After one week of exclusive release on, But You Caint Use My Phone was released to other digital retailers and streaming services on December 4, 2015.

The mixtape was released without the knowledge of her label, due to Badu sending the record straight to iTunes. It also marked Badu's first release under her own record label, Control Freaq. But You Caint Use My Phone received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 14 on the, selling 35,000 in its first week. Badu also hosted the, and the.Just within two months after the release of But You Caint Use My Phone, in 2016 and Badu announced a follow up mixtape titled This $hit Too Easy was to be released, however this mixtape hasn't surfaced. The same year, Badu released new three tracks on SoundCloud, including Trill Friends, Thru It All and Come See Badu. Later on January 24, 2018, she announced a release of a new mixtape, but like the aforementioned mixtape, remains unreleased.

In a publication on Vulture, Badu announced she was slowly making progress on her sixth studio album.Badu held her annual 'Still Boomin' sold-out birthday bash concert at on February 26, 2016, marking her second performance at the venue since its grand opening 11 months earlier. The event was hosted by Badu's close friend and featured a surprise appearance by frontman.

Badu enlisted Dallas local hip hop acts -topic, Zach Witness, and Cameron McCloud as her supporting acts. In 2016, Badu also starred as Turquoise in the film. For the film, Badu also released the title track The Land, which featured rapper Nas.On August 15, 2018, the video series, released a new episode featuring Erykah Badu and her band performing live. The same day, released the What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito podcast episode featuring a fresh interview with Erykah Badu where she spoke of being a certified, her inherited sense of humor from her mother, stand-up comedy, her avoidance of print interviews after her 2008 experience being misquoted, and Prince. On November 7, while hosting NTS series Sound of Color Badu debuted a studio recording of a previously unreleased and untitled song that has been dubbed Money Can't Buy Me Love by fans.On June 2, 2019, Badu teased the release of a new song which she performed live at Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival, tentatively titled The Work (The Way She Sees). The following day on June 3, 2019, Badu released a new single titled Tempted, a cover of by Squeeze in collaboration with instrumentalist.

This song marks her first official single since Phone Down in 2015. In September, Badu confirmed her plans to release her sixth studio album 'soon' via a comment to a fan on Instagram.Other ventures Badu has also ventured into acting. She made her debut as a supporting role in the 1998 film, playing Queen Mousette. The film gained mostly mixed to negative reviews from film critics and was considered a commercial failure. Badu made her second appearances in (1999), where she played the character of Rose Rose.

The film fared well both critically and commercially, with Badu receiving numerous awards and nominations including a win at the 2000 for best supporting actress as well as nominations for and.In 2004, Badu returned to the screen playing Lady/Bernadette in. Badu also had small roles in (2005), and (2006). She is reported to have a leading role alongside in the upcoming indie film, Bobby Zero, which tells a story of a struggling couple, who hit rock bottom after Mos Def's character gives up his artistic dream to pursue an advertising corporate job to live on. She also appeared in scenes of the music video of Miko Marks' 2006 recording 'Mama' and Common's video for ',' as well as making a special appearance on the sitcom. Badu alongside, Creola and at the Africa Care Academy 10th Annual Educational Awards Banquet in Dallas, Texas.In 2008, Badu became the face of fashion designer White Patchouli fragrance. Ford, longtime friends with Badu, considered her the best choice for the campaign.

'I have always considered her a true beauty. She just fits', says Ford. In late December 2013, it was announced that Badu would become the face of 's 2014 Spring collection. Badu made her New York Fashion Week debut alongside designer in 2016, styling for his Pyer Moss collection titled 'Double Bind.' Erykah Badu and Kerby Jean-Raymond titled this collection after 's idea. Badu called this collection a 'movement' against issues including depression, racism, and hatred.Badu also remains an activist in her hometown of.

In Magazine Badu talked about why she set up her own charity organization, titled Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D. The charity was established in 1997 and aims to provide 'community-driven development for inner-city youth' through the use of music, dance, theater and visual arts. The organization's first endeavor was to establish a base of operations. Erykah chose to renovate and reopen the Black Forest Theater in.The Black Forest serves as a community center, bringing people together in order to celebrate the art and culture of south Dallas.The Black Forest's stage is equipped for shows and performances, and has hosted both free and fundraising concerts by music artists including Prince, Talib Kweli and from The Roots. All of the artists volunteered their time to help with the charity.As an outreach for B.L.I.N.D., Erykah traveled to Africa in February 2003, where she worked with children affected by AIDS and poverty. Erykah has also received the Key to the City of Dallas and been recognized in Philanthropy Magazine for her efforts in community service. Musical style Badu's work draws from, 1970s soul, and 1980s, and became associated with the subgenre in the 1990s along with artists like.

For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great. Badu's has been described as an experimental R&B singer, and her work explores contemporary forms of. Mama's Gun is a album, that incorporates, and styles. The album has been viewed by critics as a female companion to neo soul artist 's second album (2000), which features a similar musical style and direction.

Followed in the same vein as Badu's previous efforts: the album is neo-soul and prominently incorporates and elements, while also featuring an unconventional musical structure.has a dense stylistic amalgam that primarily incorporates, and genres, as well as and.In contrast to its predecessor, (2008), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) incorporates and live instrumentation. The majority of Badu's music is greatly influenced by her beliefs of the and her exploration of her African heritage. The songs in her album Baduizm express her personal take on life.

Her philosophy is influenced by African ideology, and theologies, and Southern African-American folk traditions. Has an confessional lyrical theme, covering themes of insecurity, social issues, and personal relationships.contains minimalist songwriting concerning, love, ghetto life, and gang culture.

New Amerykah Part One is an concept album with sociopolitical themes and mostly downbeat subject matter, featuring more impersonal topics and social commentary than on Badu's previous work. Its subject matter deals with social concerns and struggles within the African-American community, exploring topics such as, religion, poverty, urban violence, the abuse of power, complacency, drug addiction,. Badu has said that the album discusses 'religion,. poor families, the undermining of the working class, the so-called minority', Lyrically, is more personal than its predecessor, focusing on themes of romance and relationships. Badu has described its sound as 'very analog'.During Badu's childhood and school years, she drew influences from a variety of hip-hop artists including, and; expanding on this she noted the previous rappers as being 'very inspiring to me, because they were the people who conducted feelings'.

Badu is inspired by 'stimulating' experiences. She was also influenced greatly by her music teacher Ms. Goodman, who encouraged her to take up music. Badu also takes influence from her grandmother and her religious views which Erykah described as a lesson saying 'When you do it, it gotta be real, or that's not it.' Accolades. Erykah Badu has been dubbed 'the first lady of neo soul' and 'the queen of neo-soul'.Although she disputes the term, Erykah Badu has been dubbed 'the first lady of neo soul' and 'the queen of neo-soul'.

Baduizm 's commercial and critical success earned Erykah Badu popularity at the time and helped establish her as one of the emerging neo soul genre's leading artists. Along with 's (1995) and 's (1996), the album has been recognized by music writers for beginning neo soul's popularity and helping the genre obtain commercial visibility at the time.

Personal life Badu became a vegan in 2006: ' food is soul food in its truest form. Soul food means to feed the soul. And to me, your soul is your intent. If your intent is pure, you are pure.' Badu splits her time between and.In 1995, Badu became involved with rapper of, with whom she had her first child, a son named Seven Sirius Benjamin, on November 18, 1997. Their relationship ended in 1999.On July 5, 2004, Badu gave birth to a daughter, Puma Sabti Curry; Puma's father is rapper, originally from Dallas.

On February 1, 2009, Badu gave birth to her third child, a girl named Mars Merkaba Thedford, with her boyfriend of five years, rapper. Legal issues and controversies On April 2, 2010, Badu was charged with for appearing nude in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas while filming the social-political, performance art, self-directed music video for '. No witnesses called police at the time of the incident, but the actively sought witnesses after the release of the video. Warren Mitchell said the decision to cite Badu for a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 – came after witness Ida Espinosa, 32, of, offered a sworn statement to police Thursday, April 1. Espinosa declined to comment to The Associated Press. On April 28, 2010, Badu pleaded not guilty rather than paying the fee by mail.

On August 13, she paid the $500 ticket and began a term of six months' probation.In February 2012, Badu's concert was cancelled in Malaysia because it was found that she had applied a temporary tattoo of the word on a part of her body.In April 2014, Badu came under fire by the US-based, for performing at the birthday celebration of 's ruler and monarch,. Mswati, credited as Africa's last absolute monarch, is considered to be a serial human-rights abuser, ruling in luxury in a country famed for its poverty and spiralling rates.Badu presented Mswati with a $100 bill, and a good-luck stone.In a January 2018 interview with Vulture, Badu was asked about accusations of based on a 2008 article quoting her thoughts about. She denied being antisemitic, but said, 'I see good in everybody. I saw something good in.' After being asked to clarify her comments, Badu praised.

She also defended, saying, 'I love Bill Cosby, and I love what he's done for the world. But if he's sick, why would I be angry with him?' In a January 2019 concert, Badu elicited boos from fans after giving support of musician, saying 'I dunno how everybody else feel about it but I'm putting up a prayer right now for R. Badu has been criticized for her perceived support of R. Kelly following the release of 's.

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Review Summary: The soul album of the year.It's slightly depressing how soul has been marginalized since the days of Whitney Houston and Lionel Ritchie, and its adoption into the very heart of the mainstream. Contemporary R&B has become an entirely different beast, bearing at least as much in common with hip-hop as it does with the soul of the '60s and '70s.

Neo-soul failed entirely to capitalize on its early hype and become a major player in commercial music, and the likes of Badu's fellow Soulquarian Bilal have been left by the wayside when they should be megastars. The sad truth is that when people these days want soul - genuine, gutbusting, soul-bearing soul - they generally go back to the same stuff people were listening to 30 or more years ago. It's Marvin, or Curtis, or Stevie, or Otis. Rarely is it any of the multitude of talented artists plowing their trade in the thankless business of neo-soul.All of this is something we could bemoan for hours, but what it has done is create a situation from which albums like New Amerykah can emerge, and that is a Very Good Thing. Make no mistake - this album is absolutely outstanding, and it's just about unlike any soul record I've ever heard.

It might be an over-reaction to label this as post-neo-soul, but it's certainly moved beyond the ideas and conventions that have defined neo-soul over the past decade. No longer can Badu be accurately compared to an artist like D'Angelo or Maxwell.

Perhaps the only reasonably modern music that can be held up for comparison is music that has been made by her fellow Soulquarians - Common's Electric Circus, Black Star's classic debut, The Roots' similarly forward-thinking Game Theory, the more esoteric end of Bilal's under-rated 1st Born Second - and not least of all that, the work of the late J. Dilla.Although he obviously died before being able to take part in this project, J. Dilla's influence weighs heavy over this. Even if the album's sound wasn't inspired by him, at least two of the songs are - 'Telephone' is arguably the album's best and most direct song, a downbeat, heartfelt tribute to the man who was such a crucial part of the Soulquarians and such a trailblazer for the neo-soul sound. 'The Healer', too, sees Badu namedrop him directly - 'this one is for Dilla' - as she sings of the importance of hip-hop to millions today.Clearly this was Badu's project from the ground up, because even though there's a multitude of producers working on here (9th Wonder on 'Honey', Madlib on 'The Healer/Hip Hop' and 'My People', Sa-Ra on four tracks,?uestlove and James Poyser on 'Telephone', jazz drummer Karriem Riggins on 'Soldier'), the album flows as one, and the sound is consistent. Badu herself is credited as co-producer on every song, and that seems like a crucial fact in how well this works as an album. Still, chunks of this are clearly indebted to Dilla.

The input and influence of?uestlove should not be understated either - the almost through-composed Game Theory offered a hint of what Badu would attempt here too.The criticism that can be leveled at this album (and no doubt WILL be) is that there are moments here where Erykah flies off the map entirely. There's pushing the envelope, and then there's just being obtuse for the sake of it, and quite what category the chipmunk vocals on 'Amerykahn Promise', or the vocal/horn ending of 'Me', or the holy chatter on 'Twinkle' fall into is debatable.

Yet, these moments are necessary evils for an album that sees Badu striving so fearlessly for a voice and a sound to distinguish her as a singular, forward-thinking artist. In the same way that I'm prepared to forgive the flaws in Frank Zappa's We're Only In It For The Money, or in Faith No More's Angel Dust, I'm prepared for forgive the more off-putting moments here.

Hey, they add character, right?That aside, when this album is on it's.ing ON. Throughout, the dense production ensures that the album only gets better with repeated listens. Badu's lyrics are similarly dense and guarded, and peppered with references to classic soul, progressive politics, her private life, and the state of hip-hop and soul music today. There are endless details here that don't reveal themselves until you've got several listens under your belt. 'Me' and 'That Hump' are about as confessional as Badu has ever been, and anybody seeking Badu's thoughts on having children by two rap legends will find it here.

'Twinkle' is also a highlight, with perhaps the album's most inventive production job and a spooked ending more than a little reminiscent of DJ Shadow's 'Stem/Long Stem'.It's worth mentioning that the single, 'Honey', is only included as a bonus track here and is a complete anomaly in the context of the album. It's a great song, of course, with a great video - yet, unless this is included here as some sort of a transition to New Amerykah Part Two, it feels out of place. In fairness, if Badu was ordered to include the song so that Motown had their 'hit single' to promote the record, she leads up to it nicely - 'That Hump' and 'Telephone' feel more like 'songs' than anything else on the album, and if another single is taken from here, it's almost guaranteed to be one of these two. Both are great, like pretty much everything else on here.To be truthful, it wouldn't surprise me if this album got lost to history a little, and got dismissed as an experimental folly the same way Electric Circus has been.

New Amerykah

Defiantly anti-mainstream, it's certainly the least accessible thing she's ever done, and perhaps the least accessible album ever associated with the Soulquarians. It takes time to click, for sure, but even from the first listen New Amerykah reveals its considerable depths and strengths, and invites the listener to invest the time needed to explore them. In a world where Alicia Keys is frequently considered a leading light in returning soul to its past glories, I can't describe how fresh that is. If another soul album comes out this year that's any better than this, 2008 will have been the best year for the genre in a generation - this album has quite simply grabbed me by the throat and it won't let go.