Baida [Import]

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Faudel, the Little Prince of Rai, burst on the scene with this 1997 debut, which is finally receiving a belated U.S. release. The young singer offers his own rai revolution, mixing dance beats with Maghrebi percussion on "Anti" and the massive French hit "Tellement N'Brick" (both the original and hip-hop versions), in addition to throwing in raps, flamenco ("Omri"), and the outright rai pop of "Dis-Moi." Like Khaled from an earlier generation, Faudel brings plenty of new ideas to the tradition, and his high, still youthful voice appeals across generations; it's equally at home on the Algerian sounds of the title track or the emotional ballad "La Valse." Hip, sometimes edgy, but always retaining a strong respect for the foundations of rai, Baïda marks Faudel as a star of the future who's firmly establishing his credentials today. --Chris Nickson

Product Description
With his Surprinsigly Mature 1998 Debut Album, the Young Rai Singer Has Seduced French Audience with his Unique Mix of French Pop Songs with a Middle-eastern Flavor. He's Now Bigger Than his Idols Such as Khaled and R.taha.

Baida,Faudel,Polygram Int'l,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: Izm Erykah Badu I prefer Mama's Gun waay more CLASSIC Erykah's lyrics is very positive and earthy.

Baduizm Erykah Badu Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mama's Gun Live The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Worldwide Underground ASIN: B000005AYM Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

1. Rimshot (Intro)
2. On & On
3. Appletree
4. Otherside Of The Game
5. Sometimes (Mix #9)
6. Next Lifetime
7. Afro (Freestyle Skit)
8. Certainly
9. 4 Leaf Clover
10. No Love
11. Drama
12. Sometimes...
13. Certainly (Flipped It)
14. Rimshot (Outro)

Amazon.com

Badu and her large turban appeared out of nowhere in early 1997, on a murmuring, romantic album that trod the median between old-school soul and contemporary electronic R&B. Badu's songs, especially the hit "On & On" and the catchy "Certainly," recall Sade in their polished, subtle sexiness. Badu almost never raises her voice--save the occasional "ooh-wee!" exultation--but she skillfully uses repetition and chanting to empower her words. Later portraying a beautiful swamp queen, she was one of the only good things about the movie Blues Brothers 2000. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

Izm.......2007-03-29

This album is great, with songs like "ON and On" and "Next Lifetime" she adds so much to music. There are songs which appeal to the free spirit in every person.

Erykah Badu.......2007-01-21

This CD is an awesome experience. She has such soul and her lyrics move you.

I prefer Mama's Gun waay more.......2007-01-20

I bought this album without ever hearing it. I had high hopes for it but for some reason I did not like it. I really did like the beats in the music, but I did not like Baduh's singing. Although everyone who has this album bought it for Baduh, I would buy it just for some of the cool beats. But Mama's Gun is a different story. I would recommend anyone Mama's Gun. It's a whole lot better than Baduizm for me.

CLASSIC.......2006-05-14

Its so hard to write a review almost 10 years after the fact. And 10 years later there has been nothing like this cd. Erykah hasn't even topped her self.
Sometimes you can only do it once and i guess that's what all it took cause this album is still undisputed.
No need to list favorties...we all them from the radio and videos but for your whole album to be mind-blowing is CRAZY.
Anyone who doesn't have this album by now, smack your self and go get it.

Erykah's lyrics is very positive and earthy........2006-04-07

"Erykah Goodu" as I have so regally named her has spun a web of song's that would cure any black widow's bite. She combines smoothness with a variety of down-to-earth, and even sometimes humorous topics. She swings the listener to her side with the opening "Rimshot", and then exposes her broad range of aural colors in "On and On". This title is foreshadowing for the rest of the album which keeps the audience groovin' on and on and on and on......................

Until I heard the Badu album, I was becoming lulled to sleep by the same sounding female R&B singers of today, but she seems to give a new perspective to life in the urban world. This album has a very slow, mellow vibe to it, with occasional punches of energy, like on the funky "Appletree." This is the type of music where you could relax with your lover, do the dishes, or cook dinner. It works on many levels.

Erykah shows chivalry in underworld activities when she describes the predicament a lover involved in illegal faces. She even shows the rationale, and almost innocence in the tempting feel of another lover. The band she has supporting her give her the perfect baselines, and soulful sounds that she needs to reign as the new female vocal champion. The "Afro" skit deserves extra special mention for pure comic value in a combination of 20's style singing and 90's style dissing. Erykah's lyrics have a very positive, earthy, Rastafarian vibe to them and she tries not to be too preachy; although you can always smell the incense when she sings. This album actually sounds like something that might have emerged from the eclectic, early 1990's; when rap, R&B, and soul artists weren't all trying to sound like each other.

Badu had certainly found a niche in the music world with this album. If giving a fair shake this woman could be dangerous. She has a straight up writing style about her and her voice just comes at you. She is a hip-hop take on Sade with dramatic flair and storytelling to match. Erykah is one true artist that should be placed into your music collection.

Average customer rating: Good Song Writing Ms.Badu Is Back spectacular Finally . . . The Best of Badu

Mama's Gun Erykah Badu , and Erykah Badu Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baduizm Worldwide Underground Live Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill ASIN: B00004YKUI Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Penitentiary Philosophy
2. Didn't Cha Know
3. My Life
4. ... & On
5. Cleva
6. Hey Sugah
7. Booty
8. Kiss Me On My Neck
9. A.D. 2000
10. Orange Moon
11. In Love With You
12. Bag Lady
13. Time's A Wastin
14. Green Eyes

Amazon.com

A true tour de force, Mama's Gun is that rare sophomore album that shows a maturing artist at her best. Erykah Badu's voice was always her main attraction--its unique sound has been compared to Billie Holiday and Chaka Khan. Here, it's her skill with that voice that shines. Badu shapes her instrument to suit her material (all of it written or cowritten by her). A full range is represented: On faster, danceable tracks like "Penitentiary Philosophy" and "Booty," she sounds gritty and funky. On softer, more introspective tracks, like "A.D. 2000" and the single "Bag Lady," she shows amazing restraint, letting her voice travel lightly over the notes, allowing the songs' emotions to guide her performance. The high point of the disc is Badu's duet with Stephen Marley, "In Love with You," easily the sweetest, truest love song of the year. That alone is reason enough to buy the disc--and you won't regret having done so. --Courtney Kemp

Customer Reviews:

Good Song Writing.......2007-06-26

I had to review by review because the first time I gave 5 stars, but now 4. I now feel that the song writing is very good but the music does not match for all the songs...an example of this is Bag Lady, I have the remix and it makes the song so must better..the good lyrics stand out more...and its more enjoyable....but for most of the songs the lyrics are not so clear and at times, its hard understand without the written lyrics, right infront of you.
But she good...also, most of the songs are for women but, you don't have to relate to appreciate...so check her out.
If you are looking for more good music check out Chrisette Michele's... I Am...Now!!!

Ms.Badu Is Back .......2007-05-13

Erykah Badu comes back after a three year absence with a new style.Erykah
begins to reinvent herself and it works.One of the best c.d.'s of the year
.She still brings beautiful lyrics and harmonies to our ears.A bright standout from the decade's musical darkness.

spectacular.......2007-05-03

im a kid born in the times of crunk overexposure where women are remorselessly abused verbally where every black man is fooled into thinking bling bling and flashy cars will make u a great person. i stumbled upon this after i heard penitentiary philosophy and bought the whole album this is album is a journey in modern black music. it is so musical in the way its executed it takes the listener into the mind of a woman trying to struggle with her lovers and the world at large. the song writing is at times witty and at times very passionate. this is not ciara or any of this girlgroups bubblegum music this is deep this is soulful funky and timeless a must buy

Finally . . ........2007-04-26

I've been listening to this album since it was first released, but I'm just now getting around to reviewing it. "What's with the delay?" you might ask. I have no good reason actually. But as we draw nearer to the ten year anniversary of this masterpiece, I figure now is as good a time as any.

I never like to hype up someone's artistic work too much, for fear of the inevitable "let-down." That being said, I will keep this short. The bottom line is that if you don't own this, you really don't know as much as you think you do about modern music. Rather, you don't know shiggety about music, period. The feelings emoted throughout "Mama's Gun" will seem familiar and relatable. As a matter of fact, every man should own this CD, just to gain a better understanding of how women sometimes think and feel. I promise you this-- there's no way on earth that you won't enjoy the music on this CD. If you don't, then you're crazy.

The Best of Badu.......2007-03-30

I have all of Eryka Badu's albums and, while they are all good, if you're only going to get one, get this one. It is by far the best. Skip the first track, but the rest of the album is as good as it gets.

Average customer rating: The Soaring Artistry of Badu Ignore reviewer luke, this is LIVE!!!!!!! Fans of good music will love this CD, regardless of their musical preferences. that voice ! Not LIVE, but still cool

Live Erykah Badu Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baduizm Mama's Gun Worldwide Underground Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Experience: Jill Scott ASIN: B000005B0L Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. Rimshot (Intro)
2. Other Side Of The Game
3. On & On
4. Reprise
5. Apple Tree
6. Ye Yo
7. Searching
8. Boogie Nights/All Night
9. Certainly
10. Stay
11. Next Lifetime (Interlude)
12. Tyrone
13. Next Lifetime
14. Tyrone (Extended Version)

Amazon.com

There is always cause for concern when a promising new artist follows up a solid debut with a live album rehashing all the same material. After seeing Erykah Badu steal the "Smokin Grooves Tour" summer of 1996, however, it only makes sense that her record company decided to release Live as a stopgap between her next studio recording. To put it mildly, the Badu live experience is anything but typical. There is a kindred bond between the singer and her audiences which translates wonderfully onto the disc. It's in the warmth of the songs, the intimacy with which Badu addresses the crowd, and the constant chants of "Erykah!" emanating from the masses. For her part, Badu does a wonderful job revisiting the material from her superb debut Baduizm. She also takes on an assortment of covers, ranging from Roy Ayers's "Searching" to the Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long," making each one sound distinctly her own. The most captivating moment, though, is a new number called "Tyrone," in which she most eloquently tells a dense boyfriend to take a hike. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

The Soaring Artistry of Badu.......2007-01-20

As an artist of incredible creativity and depth, Erykah Badu stands head and shoulders above many of her contemporaries. An MC at heart, Badu's message is delivered with a signature vocal style which, beautifully synthesizes elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Soul. As a live performer Badu can be spellbinding! With N'Dambi, and Karen Bernod doing backup vocals, Badu Live is a diva showcase! Badu doesn't just sing, she's also an accomplished lyricist who's message is a large part of her art. The profound energy, and superb musicianship, of a live Badu performance is effectively captured on this CD. Her rendition of Chaka Khan's 'Stay', is a veritable tour de force! All of the songs on this set are of exceptional quality however. For those who appreciate the special qualities that only a live performance provides, this CD captures Badu and her bandmates at their best!

Ignore reviewer luke, this is LIVE!!!!!!!.......2006-04-30

Just wanted to point-out to those of you out there who are hesitant to purchase this because of the god-awful review by (luke).

What I'm reading from reviewer (Luke) about this gem is that he's reading the final credit's and coming to a false conclusion & totally overlooking the most obvious point that there are two recording crew's on this project. It's almost laughable that amazon let his review exploit falsehood's to us buyer's of real music.

(First)ofcourse is (The Live Recording & in-house Mixing Crew) which is stated (on the disc itself mind you) the vocal's(front & back)/instrument's/band & the wonderfully captured particapation of the audience which to me is just as important as the muisc in this case becasue the whole vibe is perfectly in sync.

(Second) is the Sony Music Stuido he's is talking about where they proceed(just like any other live show) with the final mixdown of this timeless (LIVE) cd.
This is the smoothess Live cd of 97'no doubt. Come on luke relax baby and don't mess with the structure and authentcity of grown folk's music, this is the real deal yah...

Fans of good music will love this CD, regardless of their musical preferences........2006-02-26

I've never been a big hip hop/R&B fan, but this CD is amazing. Some favorites of mine include "Searching," "Apple Tree" and "Other Side of the Game." One song that stands out is "On and On," which segues into a discussion about cyphers and Egypt, only to flow into "Apple Tree." "Tyrone" appears on the CD twice, once live and once as studio track. The live track is great, but the studio version is out of place on a live album. I understand the studio version was intended to be the single to promote the album, but it doesn't flow well with the live material. I didn't like the finale "Next Lifetime" either. It's a great song, but Miss Badu stretches it out for 15 minutes to finish the show in a dramatic gesture, which by that point is unnecessary. All in all it's a great CD, and it encouraged me to check out other Erykah Badu music, and I haven't been disappointed. This is an artist who will stand the test of time and isn't going anywhere soon.

that voice !.......2005-08-12

Get this for only two reasons. The live vocals of Ms Badu are as soulful as any to come in the last twenty years ( and her band ain't bad either - tight and full of da funk). The bonus is the inclusion of the extended studio version of Tyrone, perhaps the best kiss off I've ever heard.

Not LIVE, but still cool.......2005-07-07

First, let's get one thing straight. This is not a live album. No way. Look on the back, it was recorded at Sony, New York, not on stage. All the applause, crowd noise, the live sound- it's all fake.

Now, why did Sony do this? Her debut, Baduism, was in all likelyhood not recorded by Sony, and picked up by the label without the anticipation of huge success. By the time the cat was out of the bag and the album was successful, it was too late to go back and fix the fact that Baduism sounds like it was recorded by a five-year-old. So, they re-recorded Baduism so it's listenable, faked it being live, and re-released it.

And, yes, it does sound good. Good musicianship, good arrangements, good live-sounding production. I actually like listening to this album more than the original Baduism because of the egregious recording mistakes made in the latter.

If you have a choice between Baduism and LIVE, get LIVE. But don't have any illusions that it is actually a live performance.

Average customer rating: Mind saver back in the day I enjoyed this CD Ms Badu; the High Priestess of neo-soul Do Like Track 2 says and Bump It!!!

Worldwide Underground Erykah Badu Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mama's Gun Baduizm Live Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Floetic ASIN: B00006ZCFH Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. World Keeps Turnin' (Intro)
2. Bump It
3. Back in the Day (Puff)
4. I Want You
5. Woo
6. The Grind
7. Danger
8. Think Twice
9. Love of My Life Worldwide
10. World Keeps Turnin' (Outro)

Customer Reviews:

Mind saver.......2007-07-07

I ordered this disk during my first deployment to Mosul,Iraq, it set me on a mental highway away from chaos and depression. Erykah Badu has always delivered the mental elixirs and she continues the mix with this CD. Her voice is trancing and the bass, samples and overall sound production is of the best quality. This Worldwide Underground CD strokes the stem of consciousness enabling you to relax and emerce into the fabric of the underground.

back in the day.......2007-06-27

I really had not paid this cd any attention until one day,at a friend pool party it was playing.From listerning to it then I knew i like it this a good cd.

I enjoyed this CD.......2007-06-14

When this CD came out I have to admit I was kind of expecting what we've heard from her before. However, once I heard it I found myself bumping to most of the songs on the album. Very good.

Ms Badu; the High Priestess of neo-soul.......2007-03-29

I've been a fan of Ms Badu since day one and I'd always wanted to get this CD. I just never seemed to get around to it. But then I saw her perform "Back In The Day (Puff)" on stage on Dave Chappelle's Block Party (Unrated Widescreen Edition) and I knew the time had come.

It's a brilliant set with Erykah doing what she does best, presiding over the neo-soul and hip-hop beats like some kind of musical & spiritual high priestess. The first couple of tunes (including the wonderful "Intro - World Keeps Turnin'"); "Bump It", "Back In The Day (Puff)", "I Want You", "Woo", "The Grind" and "Danger" are simply flawless, in my opinion.

Things get rather ropey towards the end though, and her version of "Think Twice" is not even half as good as the Donald Byrd original. I've always believed that if you're going to do a cover, you need to bring something new (if not better) to the party or there's really no point bothering. And "Love Of My Life Worldwide" with Angie Stone and Queen Latifah is just awful.

Still, she ends on a positive note. "Outro - World Keeps Turnin'" is just a reprise of the intro but it's so good it's worth hearing twice. Besides, it does sound like the latter part of the album was recorded live in front of an audience - but I could be wrong - in which case, aforementioned ropiness is well and truly forgiven.

Cool CD, all in all. I like it. I read somewhere that this is supposed to be an EP and not a full album. It sounds like a full album to me and a pretty decent one at that.

She's due a new one anytime soon, surely?

Do Like Track 2 says and Bump It!!!.......2007-01-14

Jazzy, Groovy and Crunk best describes this joint. Check it out!

Key Tracks:
Back In The Day
Danger
Bump It
I Want You
Love of my Life

Average customer rating: EXCELLENT!!!...AMAZING VOICE AND SOULFUL DELIVERY Burning.... It's definitely a 5 star CD!!! Pleasantly surprised Excellent Music

Peace of Mind Julie Dexter Manufacturer: Ketch a Vibe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Conscious Dexterity Too Much Woman Just Because Strange Flower ASIN: B00005MNT5 Release Date: 2001-06-01

Tracks:

1. Ketch A Vibe
2. Burning
3. Peace of Mind
4. Sweet Melodies
5. Sweet Dub
6. What Do I Do
7. Peace of Mind(Reprise)

Album Description

Peace of Mind" was intended to simply introduce Julie's music to American tastemakers. Instead, it struck a chord deep within America's burgeoning soul music scene. The combination of Julie's classical and jazz training, and her lovers' rock reggae roots, created a sound that was both classic and modern. "Peace of Mind" provided a glimpse into the future of soul music. Released less than a year ago, it has inspired an international grass-roots cult following which includes the biggest names in modern soul music. From the breathtaking lyrical journey of "Ketch A Vibe" to the freestyle call and response of "Sweet Melodies of Jupiter" to the percussive rapture of "Burning," "Peace of Mind" takes listeners on a mind-blowing adventure into the depths of retro-modern soul.

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLENT!!!...AMAZING VOICE AND SOULFUL DELIVERY.......2007-01-12

Julie Dexter is unique, sultry and one-of-a-kind. Her voice soothes and excites at the same time!!! What a talent!!!

Burning...........2003-08-06

Julie Dexter's Peace Of Mind is an excellent EP. Seven Songs deep there is no room for filler here. Now I don't know too much of the background on her and pretty much bought the album on a whim but it was a great decision. There's something other-worldly about Miss Julie Dexter. Her songs are filled with that different kind of soul and originality. It's definitely music to play when you are chilling with your significant other...ya know nothing to aggressive but not sleep inducing either. If you want some real soul to digest than I definitely suggest this EP. No need to name the best songs...they are all great. Invest today in this hidden goldmine.

It's definitely a 5 star CD!!!.......2003-03-28

Now this is a real surprise! I was recommended her CD by Amazon and it completely blew me away! Even though it's only around 20 something minutes in length, all of the songs are quality and beautiful. There's really nothing you can say bad about the songs that are on here. "Peace of Mind" is an absolute gem. "Ketch a Vibe" and "Burning" are masterpieces as well. All of the songs are nice and Jazzy and a little bit of Reggae flavor can be heard on 2 of the tracks. If you like R&B, there is no reason this CD shouldn't be in your collection. One of the reviewers said because of it's length, they wouldn't give it 5 stars. However, when a CD full of great songs come along like this, you have to call it like you see it. ... This is a reason to always take a look at what Amazon recommends for you!

Pleasantly surprised.......2003-01-26

Sometimes the reviews in Amazon are better than the music. I was very pleased that I took a chance on this EP. I would never have bought this unless Amazon had suggested it.Well, it was great. Now we want a full album!

Excellent Music.......2002-11-25

This CD is excellent. It is not full of sappy lost love music, but it is uplifting and get you in a good mood. The music is great, the vocals are great. I give it 4 stars because it is too short. At about 25 minutes playing time I've had samplers longer than this.

Average customer rating: The perfect prelude... get urself into the flow amazing song The Queen strikes again YA ERA HORA :)

Bag Lady Erykah Badu Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: On & On Mama's Gun Baduizm Southern Gul Worldwide Underground ASIN: B00004Y6MN Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

1. Cheebah Sac Mix
2. Main Version

Customer Reviews:

The perfect prelude..........2001-08-12

to MAMA'S GUN. This was the first single from MAMA'S GUN and it was beautiful. Bye it.

get urself into the flow.......2000-10-18

ooh the lady with the soul comes back strong with this fabulous new single. She oozes sensuality as she always does and her turban acompanies her. Great music for the soul to jive along to!

amazing song.......2000-10-08

The lyrics are absolutely amazing, and the instrumental (which is actually from the Shaft soundtrack written by Isaac Hayes, not from the Dre track. both dre and badu tracks are interpolations of the Isaac Hayes song, though) is lovely. I'm lovin' it, from start to finish, though I could understsand how some wouldn't like it, since her voice isnt the easiest to get into. But the beat's popularity does help

The Queen strikes again.......2000-09-29

If you have not heard this track you need to get it. Just the lyrics make you want to play it over and over again. We all have excessive baggage that we need to let go. The sister tell you how you need to let it go. I can't wait until the album come out, October 31, 2000 is the day. Keep it real like you always do. Peace & Bless You

YA ERA HORA :).......2000-09-25

Mi alegria es total,que temazo!!!No lo dudes y compralo,mantiene su sensualidad de siempre y encima te hace bailar,especial para ligarte a ti mismo.Seguro que te encanta.Gracias de nuevo Erykah!!!

Average customer rating: Little Lost Girls Blues GIMME THE BLUES WONDERFUL good stuff Great Music...

Little Lost Girls Blues N'Dambi Manufacturer: Cheeky-I Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tunin' Up & Cosignin' Too Much Woman N'dea Davenport Betta Listen Choklate ASIN: B00004RCA7 Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. Picture This
2. Deep
3. Rain
4. What's Wrong With You
5. The Meeting
6. See Ya In My Dreams
7. Lonely Woman
8. Soul From The Abyss
9. The Sunshine
10. Can This Be Love
11. I Think For Sure
12. Broke My Heart
13. Crazy World
14. Lonely Woman (Interlude)

Amazon.com

You might not recognize N'Dambi's name, but if you own Erykah Badu's Live album, you've already heard her voice. Better known as Ms. Badu's favorite backup vocalist, N'Dambi is destined to become one of the brightest stars in today's burgeoning neo-soul movement. The Dallas-based artist's debut creation, Little Lost Girl Blues, was self-released under the auspices of N'Dambi's own Cheeky-I Productions. It's a well-crafted gem that deserves a much larger audience than its limited distribution has cultivated. The album opens with the spoken-word mood composition "Picture This," and from there journeys into explorations of scat-laced jazz ("The Meeting"), textured soul ("Can This Be Love"), and lushly retro R&B ("What's Wrong With You"). The album's signature piece is the achingly beautiful "Sunshine," which pairs the artist's straightforward vocals with a spare acoustic guitar line. N'Dambi's style is more substantial than Badu's, less mannered than Amel Larrieux's, and infinitely more complex than Angie Stone's. All comparisons aside, N'Dambi's talent speaks for itself. --Rebecca Levine

Album Details

Backup Singer for Erykah Badu.

Customer Reviews:

Little Lost Girls Blues.......2006-11-20

I was lucky enough to get my hands on this cd before the store ran out of copies. I loved her voice on Erykah Badu's live cd and knew that I'd probably enjoy N'Dambi's debut. The tone of her voice reminds me of Nancy Wilson - her voice is warm & her scatting throughout some songs is stellar & the musical production on the disc as a whole is excellent making it another great entry into the alternative r&b field.

My favorite tracks are: RAIN, SOUL FROM THE ABYSS, THE MEETING, PICTURE THIS, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU, CAN THIS BE LOVE & THE SUNSHINE

If you're an Erykah Badu fan, you'll enjoy this disc too.

GIMME THE BLUES.......2004-10-28

I love this CD!
Why is this woman not more successful? This cd is excellent!!!
Just as good as anything Erykah Badu has done.
1.the sunshine
2.can this be love
3.broke my heart
4.lonely woman
5.see ya in my dreams
are my favorite songs...

WONDERFUL.......2003-05-28

Wonderful CD to drive in your car to on a nice summer day!

good stuff.......2002-11-09

The beats on here is what I apreciate the most, she has like the best Jazy background music I have ever heard. Her voice is similar to "Kelis" but deeper. This is good chill back and relax music. She just needs to up her lyics a bit, and use her voice more, like the way she sung on "Crazy world" and "the sunshine".
Overall it's very much worth the money...Her beats are better than Jill Scott's and Erykah'.s

Great Music..........2002-04-03

N'Dambi tears it down when she backs up Erykah and she really did a fantastic job with her debut CD. "Sunshine" is something that I can play over and over again as well as many others. She's unique and very talented. I hope a big record company picks her up one day. Like her name, the music is unique and deserves a bigger audience. I was hooked when I saw her do a tribute for Nina Simone in Philly at an IAAAM funciton. She had cats standing up and screaming. Get this if you don't have it already....

Average customer rating:

Worldwide Underground Erykah Badu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000CG3PB Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. World Keeps Turnin' (Intro)
2. Bump It
3. Back in the Day (Puff)
4. I Want You
5. Woo
6. Grind
7. Danger
8. Think Twice
9. Love of My Life Worldwide
10. World Keeps Turnin' (Outro)

Album Description

UK pressing of Badu's 2003 album featuring two bonus tracks: 'Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)' and 'Hollywood'. Motown.

Average customer rating: Southern Gul Learns to Order Online This southern girl still has it! Southern Girl Southern Girl Southern Girl

Southern Gul Erykah Badu & Rahzel Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CD Singles | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: On & On Worldwide Underground Live Mama's Gun Baduizm ASIN: B00000JYF7 Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

1. Southern Gul Featuring Rahzel [Radio Edit]
2. Southern Gul Featuring Rahzel [Album Version]
3. Southern Gul [Acapella]

Customer Reviews:

Southern Gul Learns to Order Online.......2003-01-18

Hey Y'all!
Love online ordering! CAKIM was very professional! I inquired about delivery time and got an, immediate, response. Just as quick as you order it...you get it! And BRAND NEW, too!

I'll be back....a southern Gul is a faithful Gul!

This southern girl still has it!.......2000-03-19

If you love her previous music, get this single! You will not be disappointed.

Southern Girl.......2000-03-02

Don't dance....sit down and think! Erika always gives you food for thought through her original lyrics. "Southern Girl" is no exception. Like a real down home girl, she boasts of liking everything fried. Her mantra: Not to fry is to die, even tofu! You can't get much more original than that! The beat is hypnotically soothing accented with a clever and unexpected onomatopoeia...Buzzzzzzzzzz! So much is going on & on...from the home of the burning church....to the mouth of the teeth of gold..., she forces you inside her eclectic world, warts and all...What more could you ask of any artist?

Southern Girl.......2000-03-02

Don't dance....sit down and think! Erika always gives you food for thought through her original lyrics. "Southern Girl" is no exception. Like a real down home girl, she boasts of liking everything fried. Her mantra: Not to fry is to die, even tofu! You can't get much more original than that! The beat is hypnotically soothing accented with a clever and unexpected onomatopoeia...Buzzzzzzzzzz! So much is going on & on...from the home of the burning church....to the mouth of the teeth of gold..., she forces you inside her eclectic world, warts and all...What more could you ask of any artist?

Southern Girl.......2000-03-02

Don't dance....sit down and think! Erika always gives you food for thought through her original lyrics. "Southern Girl" is no exception. Like a real down home girl, she boasts of liking everything fried. Her mantra: Not to fry is to die, even tofu! You can't get much more original than that! The beat is hypnotically soothing accented with a clever and unexpected onomatopoeia...Buzzzzzzzzzz! So much is going on & on...from the home of the burning church....to the mouth of the teeth of gold..., she forces you on to step inside her world...What more could you ask of any artist?

Average customer rating: N'Dambi does it again A powerful songtress, a great talent Still the Best CD I have Bought in Awhile Yet N'Dambi: Black Star from Planet Badu OFF KEY? NAW "ON DECK!"

Tunin' Up & Cosignin' N'Dambi Manufacturer: Cheeky-I Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Little Lost Girls Blues Too Much Woman Choklate This Journey in Just Because ASIN: B00005Y7E0 Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Ode 2 Nina
2. People
3. ...R.C., What Was U Doing?
4. Day Dreamer
5. Do Mat Mare Ray
6. Call Me
7. Bitter Bitter Blue
8. Crazy World
9. See U In My Dreams
10. Y'all Ready, Fool?
11. Hot Pearl C
12. Black Star
13. Leave It Just Like That

Tracks:

1. Lonely Woman/Eva's Song
2. Soul From Abyss
3. Soul... Day Dreamer
4. Deep
5. Blueprint 4...
6. Picture This/Can This Be Love
7. Lock, Playin' His Own Shi...
8. I Think 4 Sure
9. What's Wrong With U
10. The Sunshine
11. Broke My Heart

Customer Reviews:

N'Dambi does it again.......2007-01-03

this is the third time i have replaced this album...don't ask...but yes it is just that good. Perfect fit for the neo-sol/jazz/scat music lover...definite must have...put it in and let it ride....

A powerful songtress, a great talent.......2006-12-02

The first thing I'd recommend to those not familiar with N'Dambi is not to expect Erykah Badu. Though the two are actually best friends, draw upon similar musical inspiration, and creative enough to write their own material, they represent two unique vocalists. With that in mind, this CD is a great intro to N'Dambi's vocal and writing gifts. Her fluency in the vocabulary of Jazz lifts many of the tracks, and is a testament to her superb artistry. The so-called "Neo-Soul" label is just too limited, to describe what she does. In addition to being a two CD set of original compositions (including remakes of songs from her first CD), the musicianship and production is top notch all the way. This is very compelling music by a gifted performer, with great passion for her art. Being an independent artist, N'Dambi is not as well known as she should be. This CD however, is for those who appreciate great talent and unbridled artistry, which towers above the 'run of the mill' stuff, that is much of today's popular music.

Still the Best CD I have Bought in Awhile Yet.......2006-09-10

I wish she would just sing w/o the gimmicky scats. The album is great nonetheless.

N'Dambi: Black Star from Planet Badu.......2005-09-16

[...]
Die-hard Erykah Badu fans all know that one of her former back-up singers and Dallas, TX, friend -- N'Dambi -- is equally bad. As in awesome. Period.

Less commercial, and perhaps more an original than the quite original Erykah, N'Dambi is arguably the ultimate Neo Soul artist for '70's Jazz-Funk fans. As in this sister's style is so intricate, she's sort of not even Neo Soul. She feels like the real deal from back in the day. From many different, better days.

These are The Six Degrees of N'Dambi, based on her superb, now classic double-CD set from 2002,
Tunin Up & Cosignin...

First Degree: Her raw emotion and adeptness with classic funk rhythms is as finely tuned as Bilal's. In fact, in some way, I consider N'Dambi the female answer to Bilal and wish these two would get together in a studio sometime. But where Bilal takes powerful hip-hop turns, N'Dambi masterfully dives into pure jazz.

Second Degree: That laid-back sound that put Erykah on the map? N'Dambi has this gift, too. They both exude a talent for a sound that says, "I'm way too busy telling you what's up here, pouring out my heart -- and having fun doing it -- to fret singing within the commercial norm." N'Dambi doesn't have a pretentious atom in her voice. Au natural and earthy.

Third Degree: Heavy (and these days rare) use of live studio musicians that jam in the style of Chaka Khan's killer band, Rufus. However, N'Dambi's band throws down serious jazz, too. There's consistently flawless bass work going on, at times reminding me of Ron Carter (the genius behind Badu's Certainly) or the spirited Marcus Miller. (Check out producer Kenneth Crouch's bananas bass in Black Star!!!) The musicanship on this double-CD is simply off the chain.

Fourth Degree: N'Dambi sometimes triggers a double-take with her pared down, plain-truth sound, "neo reincarnating" Nina Simone. (Check out Ode 2 Nina and Crazy World.) I'll even say that her unique interpretation is to purposely go flat and off into tricky keys at times. But it's cool as all get-out! Somewhat like Cassandra Wilson, N'Dambi's fearless about doing her own distinctive thing (in higher octives, though).

Fifth Degree: About that smoking band again... They take to the stratosphere two songs with a jazzy House music beat: Day Dreamer and Call Me. In both songs, the singer gets to the bottom of things. In one, getting deep inside your head to get up and get yours in life; in the other, basically asking, like Roberta Flack, Where Is the Love, baby?

Sixth Degree: With all of the above said, N'Dambi sounds precisely like... no one. Which is exactly why we dig her vibe. True to the meaning of her Muslim name, this sister's work is without a doubt, "most beautiful."

Viqi French

OFF KEY? NAW "ON DECK!".......2005-04-10

I was a bit skeptical about scooping up this CD as one cat here reviewed it and spoke of her "atrocious" vocals but I got it anyway. Now, I have an idea on why he thought that but I don't think he's well-versed in the art of "scatting." See, in scatting, you can go off key and it not really matter, just as in Jazz one gets to mess around between the more common/expected notes, called a blue note (A flatted note, especially the third or seventh note of a scale, in place of an expected major interval). Well, same thing applies in scatting...you can mess around like that all under artistic license, it's all good. Now..after saying that...

There was a time where she PURPOSELY sang out of key as a joke with her producer and it was documented as being just that from their dialogue after they finished the "riff" of the song.

Ok, now, this double CD is pretty damn strong, folks! This is a nice blend of Jazz and Neo remniscent of Ledisi's "Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue." This is a perfect "Get-together" CD to play as you and your close friends sit back and take in the smoothness of the afternoon as it mellowly swings into the evening. Great production and N'Dambi, as always, delivers the goods vocally. Get this CD, folks. Period.

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