This album is definitely THAT CRACK, but then again it is Erykah Badu, so how could it be anything less? She's one of the most purely and effortlessly cool artists in the game and this is no more in evidence than on her fourth LP (of original material), New Amerykah Part 1: 4th World War.
It's been five long years since Ms. Badu has graced us with her presence, and hard as it may be to believe, this album was well worth the wait. Every track flows effortlessly into the next, and there's a great energy and cohesiveness to this record that she hasn't shown since... well, who am I kidding? She does it every time. Erykah Badu consistently brings it, and brings it hard. I better not have to wait another 5 years for Part II.
My 3 Favorite Tracks:
Me (Track 3): Great relaxing jazz infused beat, puts you in the mood to do something smart. Find someone you love and get all deep with them about... whatever. Favorite Lyric: "And in this world of greed and hate, they may try to erase my face, but millions spring up in my place. Believe me."
Soldier (Track 5): My favorite on the album. Beat reminds me of something Commonish, only richer than what he would have done. Sorry Common lovers.
Master Teacher (Track 8): On this she sings, "What if there was no niggas, only master teachers? I stay woke." Odd, esoteric, and resonant. If I may soap-box (as if I do anything else here), that's what distinguishes your artist from your amateur.
So cop this album immediately. Do it in a store not only to support a singer who actually deserves it, but to get the little booklet in the CD case with all it's pretty pictures and handwritten lyrics and messages!
This album is a dream come true and I'm not saying that just cause I'm in love with EB and want to make a home with her crazy ass.
Posted by: Hannibal
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