I've always enjoyed Erykah Badu's music because of its combination of soul and funk. Because she blends them so carefully on each release, listening is a fun/exciting adventure that makes each CD worth the wait. Ankh 2 is a near perfect set of music. Each piece enjoyable to hear; all of the lyrics structured with Ms. Badu's intelligent sense of humor. The only thing missing here is her usual sinister/evil-twin/funk. There is no "Booty" (Mama's Gun) and that is a shame. For a moment I thought "You Loving Me" was headed in that direction, but alas, she cuts it short, exclaiming, "...that's terrible!" For some of us, the continuation would have been just what the CD needed to make it absolutely perfect. Without it, it only reaches damn-near perfection.

Note to Erykah, don't censor yourself! There are plenty of people willing to do that later. Some of us like your evil side!

New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh Overview

2010 release, the fifth studio album from the R&B/Neo-Soul superstar. In contrast to New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu's emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships. "We used a lot of analog instruments...harps, strings, drums, piano, and even a Theremin, to give the album that sonic feel," says Badu. "There's a strong undercurrent of bottom, a rumbling to these songs that feels good to me. It feels like a hug."



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