Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part 2 (Return Of The Ankh) - Release Date - March 30, 2010

Debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 Chart (United States), Erykah Badu's fifth studio album was met with admiration by critics and fans alike. There were high expectations and I would say they've been met if not exceeded. This record, like all of her past works, will satisfy her fan base. Badu, in addition to being obscenely talented, holds to her priniciples of uncompromised artistic expression. She does not do it for the critics, and this earns her my respect. This album, unlike "New Amerykah Part 1" is much more emotionally driven and raw. There is no political undertone to speak of. There is as always, a heavy soul influence on each track. There are samples of songs by Junior Mafia, and an instance of just slightly modified Notorious B.I.G. lyrics in the chorus of the track titled "Fall In Love". Erykah Badu persists in being one of the most genuine artists now and over the entire course of her prolific 'neo-soul' career.

RedletterDaydream

Past Works:
Baduizm
Mama's Gun
Worldwide Underground
New Amerykah Part 1 (4th World War)

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Track:
Window Seat