Rolling Stone magazine named it one of the Top 10 Albums of 2000.įollowing Badu signing to Universal Records, she released her debut studio album Baduizm, in early 1997. It was less commercially successful than Baduizm, receiving Platinum certification in the US. Mama's Gun was met with generally positive reviews from critics. It also features guests such as soul singer Betty Wright and trumpeter Roy Hargrove. The album features substantial contributions from several members of the Soulquarians outfit, of which Badu was a member. The song ' Didn't Cha Know?' was also nominated for Best R&B Song. The album contains the single ' Bag Lady', Badu's first top 10 Billboard hit, which was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song. Critics have also noted that while Badu's first album Baduizm contained its share of cryptic lyricism, Mama's Gun is much more direct in its approach, and places the artist in a subjective position more than its predecessor. The album has been viewed by critics as a female companion to neo soul artist D'Angelo's second album Voodoo (2000), which features a similar musical style and direction. It has confessional lyrics by Badu, which cover themes of insecurity, personal relationships, and social issues. A neo soul album, Mama's Gun incorporates elements of funk, soul, and jazz styles. It was recorded between 19 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and released on November 21, 2000, by Motown Records. 2006.Mama's Gun is the second studio album by American singer Erykah Badu. 4 Pockets Full, Wolfpack Music Group, Quality Control Music, Motown and Capitol Records. Countless Blessings: A History of Childbirth and Reproduction in the Sahel. “Take Me to the Hospital.” Invaders Must Die. “To Zion.” The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Got my face pressed up against the nursery glass 24Īnd I promise you, kid, that I'll give you so much more than I get 25 Now our baby is born, healthy and strong 20įrom the very moment you arrived I felt something new inside 23 She pushes hard against her lower stomach to reduce the pain but most of all to push the baby out 18 I know you've got a lot of strength left 16 I don't know who you are but I, I’m with you 6Īnd it feels like tonight, tonight, tonight 11

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