Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh

In 2010, Erykah Badu announced yet another new arrival: New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh. Whereas Part One was social and political in tone, Part Two taps into the more romantic and emotional side of Badu. "It reminds me of the days of Baduizm," she says. "It's just about beats and rhymes in a cipher."

Indeed, diehard fans of Badu will love New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh and newcomers to Badu's world will be curiously intrigued by the mystique and authenticity of an artist who is totally comfortable in her own skin. Whether directing a dope music video or exposing her vulnerabilities in rhyme, Badu transcends image. Just like the Santeria priest she met in Cuba, Badu no longer tries to be, she just is.

Limited Edition PURPLE double vinyl produced by Motown Records in 2022. Gatefold sleeve.