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| Erykah Badu - Baduizm Band: Erykah Badu Tracks: - Rimshot (Intro) - On & On - Apple Tree - Other Side of the Game - Sometimes [Mix #9] - Next Lifetime - Afro [Freestyle Skit] - Certainly - 4 Leaf Clover - No Love - Drama - Sometimes - Certainly [Flipped It] - Rimshot (Outro) My Personal Favorite Album Erykah Badu is a very gifted & talented singer, songwriter and actress. Her soothing blends of old-school jazz & soul influences create an amazing backdrop of seductive beats, and a distinctive vocal style. With a musical approach that contains highly mature lyrics, Badu scats her way through an album of masterpieces. From the opening "Rimshot Intro" all the way to the closing "Rimshot Outro", Badu offers us an in depth look into her wonderful life filled with poetic visions and respected insights. "On & On" is a treasure, as is the hip-hop influenced "Apple Tree". "Otherside of the Game" is silky smooth and my personal favorite track "Next Lifetime" is a tale of reincarnated love. Though some found "Afro" humarious, it carried a very distinct message, that Badu plays nobodys fool. Other sure fire favorites include "Certainly", "Four Leaf Clover", "Drama" and "Sometimes". The lyrical content varies from track to track, and its nice to hear Badu's unique style of blended music put together onto one terrific album. She is definetly gifted and I hope that all her releases leave me as happy as this one in the future. Good Sleepytime Music... Odd as it sounds, I really enjoy listening to this album when I'm sleepy. It lets me relax and eventually Fall dead asleep. The rhythm and music is just so soothing and relaxing. This definatly isn't driving music if that's what you're looking for. Though some of the songs on this album sound the same, I give Erykah Badu credit because she was truley an influence in modern day r&b and soul, thus paving the way for such artists as Angie Stone and Macy Gray. She is definatly an interesting figure in the music industry, known for her body jewlery and hair raps (I remember hearing Billy Crystal commenting at the Academy Awards on her infamous hair wrap: "They finally found the last missing Oscar. It was found under Erykah Badu's wrap." LOL) Hit songs include "On & On", "Appletree" and one of my favorites, "Certainly." Another song I also enjoy is the catchy, "4 Leaf Clover" as well as the "Intro" and "Outro." "Next Lifetime" I also remember hearing on the radio and is catchy as well. So, if you're interested in modern Soul/R&B that you can relax to (Whether it be at dinner or going to bed) this CD is reccomended. Erykah Badu- Baduizm Erykah Badu's "Baduizm" (1997) is a Strong first debut from a talented singer. I came across this album by accident, a friend borrowed my Ride while I was on vacation and left the cd behind. Some of the tracks that stand out for me include: "On & On" a relaxed soulful track with a mellow beat, Badu's vocals are addictive, the slow moving and powerful "Other Side of the Game" a track where Badu talks about a boyfriend whos in the game, and drops chorus of what you going to do when they come for you- they being The Boys in blue. Really like both of these tracks, favourite goes to the first. Some more tracks I like include "Next Lifetime" where Badu addresses temptation, the simple but nice "4 Leaf Clover" and the somewhat sad "Drama". No tracks are bad on this release, though I would of liked to see some more tracks on it, considering I stumbled upon it I am Glad to have it.I enjoy listening to "Baduizm" when I am kicking it with my girl. Recommend it to R & B lovers. Buy Erykah Badu Baduizm at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
