Erykah Badu released her fourth studio album 'New Amerykah Part 1: 4th World War' on February 26, 2008 and debuted at number 2.
The album spawned off two singles, the first 'Honey' was released in February 2008 and the second, 'Soldier' was released in May 2008.
Badu is set to release part 2 entitled 'New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh'. 'Return of the Ankh' is set for a July 2008 released and is to be accompanied by a USB stick which Badu says will include extras ranging from footage of concerts, to commentary on the recording process - “I wanted to give away my materials…It’s about sharing, and that’s why I like this system”.
Erykah has stayed tight-lipped about any further releases but has said there will definitely be a third New Amerykah to be added to the collection. The title of her sixth studio album [3rd in the 'New Amerykah' series] will be called 'New Amerykah Part 3: Lowdown Loretta Brown'.
Ms. Badu has said one thing about the third release and that is 'it’s a “period piece” and “I don’t want to introduce too much of that right now. I don’t want Gwen Stefani stealing my shit".
I am very excited about the continuation of this amazing series. Part 1 was a wacky, crazy, experimental album set in the future. Part 2 is said to be more like Erykah's previous efforts meaning more of a Neo Soul sound. Part 3 is a period piece!!!
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