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Watch: Erykah Badu’s “Window Seat” on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Apr 1st
The Ankh has returned! Erykah Badu celebrated Tuesday’s release of her latest album, New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh, by performing “Window Seat” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ At this point, I’ve seen her perform this song three different times, and I can honestly say that performance is my favorite of the three.
For those of you who were stunned by the nudity in her artistically masterful “Window Seat” video, take comfort in the fact the singer remains fully clothed.
Check out Erykah on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ after the jump. More >
Watch: Erykah Badu Takes It All Off In “Window Seat” Video
Mar 29th
[Editor's Note: This may be considered NSFW by some of our tight-assed employers. -Jermaine]
The Erykah Badu hype machine is in full effect! The singer has just released the video for her first single, “Window Seat” from the upcoming LP, New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh, which comes out TOMORROW! Best believe I’ll be buying it LEGALLY on iTunes as soon as the clock strikes midnight. “Window Seat” is arguably one of Badu’s best videos, certainly one of her most creative.
Filmed in one take in Dallas’ Dealy Plaza (site of the JFK assassination), “Window Seat” features Badu walking through the streets while removing every single article of her clothing, climaxing with a great statement on conformity at the end. Whether you’re an Erykah fan or not, I strongly suggest you watch this video and draw some inspiration from it.
If you’ve been asleep these last few weeks, know that Erykah Badu is definitely about her grind. On Thursday the singer was on The Wendy Williams Show. Earlier this month the singer performed on Jimmy Fallon. And who can forget her video with a pre-incarcerated Lil Wayne, her own leak of “Strawberry Incense” or the subsequent leak of “Get Munny “by the Internets.
Check out the video for “Window Seat” after the jump. More >
Watch: Erykah Badu Performs “Window Seat” on Wendy Williams
Mar 26th
The Erykah Badu hype machine is in full effect. Her latest album New Amerykah Park Two: The Return of the Ankh hits stores on Tuesday. The singer recently dropped a video with Lil Wayne, appeared on Jimmy Fallon, and even leaked her own track on her website. The singer has even taken time out of her busy schedule to show some love to your favorite blogger.
Yesterday I posted a link to a new song which I’m almost entirely certain is on the new album. Today I bring you footage of the singer’s live appearance on The Wendy Williams show, a performance in which, Badu later admitted on her Twitter, she forgot the words to the first verse. I don’t think anyone minds.
If you’re in the New York area, be sure to catch Erykah on Good Day New York, later today. Next week, the singer will jam with Jimmy Kimmel (March 30), Wanda Sykes (April 3) and Chelsea Lately (April 5). Check your local listings for exact times, etc.
Check out Erykah Badu channeling the late Rick James on Wendy Williams after the jump. More >
Leak: Erykah Badu “Turn Me Away (Get Munny)”
Mar 25th
With less than a week to go before Erykah Badu’s latest album New Amerykah Pt. 2: The Return of The Ankh, hits the streets, it’s no surprise that tracks are beginning to leak. Check out this remix-like creation of Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s 90′s posse jam, Get Money.
As this is a leak, I cannot confirm if this is the actual track on the album that bears the name “Get Money.” For all I know it could be a b-side or something meant to be left on the cutting room floor. For that reason, I have left the track name as Take Me Away, if/when I receive information otherwise, I will update this post. Enjoy!
Erykah Badu – Turn Me Away (Get MuNNY)
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Erykah Badu Reveals New Album Cover Art; Lights “Strawberry Incense”
Mar 18th
Funktastic soul diva Erykah Badu has just released the cover art for her upcoming LP New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh. I know you can’t judge a cake by it’s icing but damn does that afro/ankh/borg frosting look sweet! The artist behind the cover is longtime Badu collaborator Emek, who is also responsible for the cover of her last album, New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War.
As if that were enough, imagine my surprise when I went to her website and heard an Erykah Badu song I couldn’t recognize. I turned to the singer’s twitter (@fatbellybella) where she posted:
introducing leak of ‘strawberry incense’ produced by madlib w/Krsten Agnesta on harp and Amen Kum Ra (kemetic hesi)
Scroll down to or head over to Erykah’s site, make sure your speakers are turned on and let the sweet smoky flavor of her “Strawberry Incense” envelop you.
Scroll down for an official tracklist:
1. 20 Feet Tall
2. Window Seat
3. Agitation
4. Get Money
5. Don’t Be Long
6. Umm Hmm
7. Love
8. Loving Me
9. Fall in Love
10. Strawberry Incense
11. Out My Mind Just In Time
via Pinboard
Erykah Badu Takes Over Your TV
Mar 9th
It looks like the Badu PR machine is revving up to overdrive pending the release of Erykah Badu’s sixth album: New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh. Last week I reported on Badu’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon, and look like she has more television in her future.
The media blitz begins with a March 25 appearance on the The Wendy Williams Show. Badu will also hit up Good Day New York, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Wanda Sykes and Chealsea Lately – all within the first week of her album’s release. Badu fans definitely have a lot to look forward too this month. Check your local listings for exact times. Show dates are listed below.
- March 25 – The Wendy Williams Show
- March 26 – Good Day New York
- March 30 – Jimmy Kimmel Live
- April 3 – The Wanda Sykes Show
- April 5 – Chelsea Lately
Watch Erykah Badu Perform New Single
Mar 4th
Erykah Badu was on Jimmy Fallon Live, last night. I was so caught up in yesterday’s Sleigh Bells commotion I missed it. Luckily I’ve found a clip of her performing “Window Seat,” her first single from her upcoming album, New Amerykah Park II: Return of the Ankh, out later this month.
If you’re wondering why Erykah looks so comfortable in her swim cap and (p)leather leotard/top-hat ensemble, it might have something to do with the fact that Fallon’s house band is The Roots – a band she has performed with many times. ?uestlove, the band’s drummer, beats beats on the studio version of the song.
As always, Badu gives a flawless performance. Enjoy!
New Erykah Badu Video
Feb 18th
photo: Jermaine K. Bell
I can’t think of a better way to begin this blog then by showcasing a clip from Erykah Badu -- one of my favorite artists! “Jump Up in the Air (Stay There)” features guest vocals from Bilal and rhymes courtesy of ‘Lil Weezy himself, here with a blingless gleaming white crest smile.
This trippy treat is a gift to us all, but especially appealing to lovers of psychedelic visuals. Much of this video occurs in a fantastic world where the beautiful Badu appears everywhere in glorious kaleidoscopic fashion!
Don’t get too attached -- this track will not be on her forthcoming album: New Amerykah Park II: Return of the Ankh, due in late March. If this tasty tidbit is a cast-off, it looks like Badu is well on her way to delivering another excellent album. Can’t wait to hear it!
Scroll down to see the clip, or check it out at her website.