New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War | Erykah Badu | I stay woke...give it a few more spins (and...

New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War | Erykah Badu | Adrianna

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	New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War Erykah Badu Motown, 2008 average customer review:based on 151 reviews view larger image
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I stay woke...give it a few more spins (and read up as well)

At the time that New Amerykah Pt. 1 came out, a lot of my friends were telling me how weak the album was and how weak I was for liking it...but I have to say, this is one of the best and most NECESSARY albums that have come out in these mid to late 2000's. The current mainstream music was startin' to discourage me for a minute, but Erykah's album came right on time. From a musicianship standpoint, this album is nearly ingenious, with the sick basslines of "The Cell", "Twinkle", and "My People" (its minimalist approach is so effective) to the overall realness (for lack of a better word) of "That Hump". However, it seems to me that the message has missed a lot of people (hence some of the low ratings). As evidenced by the review title, my favorite track is "Master Teacher" ('cause the song, to those who understand its meaning/question, is powerful, and 'cause Georgia Anne Muldrow and Bilal bless the track nicely).

Many of these 2-and 1-star reviewers have begun to accept what's been comin' out in the mainstream as the norm to the point where creativity is being more frowned upon than ever. I love the direction that Erykah's going in. But with this coming from a die-hard Georgia Anne Muldrow fan, ya'll should see why I'm feeling the "Jam Session w/ a Purpose" vibe that Erykah's comin' with. To some of those who don't like the album ('cause ya'll don't understand the messages-I understand that some people just don't like the album with all things being considered), look around you, read up, re-condition, and then try to "stay woke." If what ya'll were looking for on this album was a "Bag Lady", "Tyrone", or "Next Lifetime", etc. kinda' vibe, then why ya'll lookin'?! You already have that in your record collections ;-)

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Adrianna

This album is amazing. There are a lot of old style beats that drop in and move your soul. Easily one of the best albums of the year. buy it.

Wonderful Album

This to me is Erykahs best cd, it had to grow on me but im glad it did, every track is awesome and the production is ill!! I also had the pleasure to see her live with the Roots and the tracks on the cd sound even better live ..i hope she releases a live cd version of her tour and i cant wait tillllll the next part of this collection..my favorite songs are soldier/hump/master teacher..heck all of em get this cd!!!!!!!

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different

it took me a cople of listens to like this cd, but i like it now. alot of people don't like it because it's funky, but that's what sets it apart from other artists out there. i can appreciate her diversity in sound.

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