Worldwide Underground

Erykah Badu | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B00006ZCFH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (223 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,544 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > R&B > Neo-Soul

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Genre: Soul/R&B
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 16-SEP-2003

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Erykah's Other Side, September 23, 2003

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S. Smith (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Worldwide Underground (Audio CD)

Wow, Erykah really impressed me with this latest cd. I read something she stated "this is for high ceiling, when people were not afraid to play their music loud." I'm feeling what she putting down, and I'm would recommend this to anyone who enjoys head nodding, and simplicity. I notice there are some people who were disappointed that she didn't go deep with the lyrics, but she was showing here artsy side. She just wanted to kick a beat, set a mood with little words, and create some magic. I personally think she did an excellent job. I can't stop listening, and everytime I listen closely I discover something new in a track, and will hit repeat over and over. This is one of my fav's and it will definitely be with me on any road trip. I know some of you know what i'm talking about. A cd you can take on the road and let it ride without skipping to the next track. This is definite earcandy. Much props to Ms. Badu....

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Erykah jam session!, September 27, 2003

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whiteshadow (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worldwide Underground (Audio CD)

1. "Intro / World keeps turnin" : a nice little vibed out beat with warm keys and Ms. Badu adlibbing.... Chill.
2. "Bump it" - Quite possibly my favorite joint on the CD. This track has an UNDENIABLY catchy hook that'll have you hummin' it after hearing it one time! It clocks in at 8 minutes or so... Groovy congas and soulful vocal fills from Erykah make this one an instant classic for Badu fans.
3. "Back in the day" - Smoothed out track with an 80's feel (Patrice Rushen / Maze, etc). Again, incredibly catchy 'bop-bop-bop-bop-bop-ba-dop' vocal fills and Mr. Lenny Kravitz on guitar! Their first collaboration, but hopefully not their last.
4. "I want you" - This is quite a unique sound for Erykah. It starts off kinda 'out there' but the track makes sense as it builds. It slowwwwwwwwws all the way down towards the end and then there's a transition into a guitar/synth solo or sorts. An odd piece yes, but I can dig it!
5. "Woo!" - What a vibe this track has! It reminds one of a lounge act vamp. For those lucky enough to see Erykah on BET 106 & Park on 9.16.03 you know that this is one of the tracks she performed. A stand out piece without a doubt. WOOOOOOOO!!
6. "The grind" - OK, this is a track that I personally would have cut. Erykah's barely present on the track. While I am a HUGE fan of Hip-Hop, I just would rather not have any MC's on Erykah albums. This is the only track on the disc that I forward through. I'll give this song a C-.
7. "Danger" - As you are well aware, this is 'the single'. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST listen to this track SEVERAL times before you get it. The song structure is brilliant, and the hook! WHOA! Another chorus that gets in your head and won't leave you alone! The block's on LOCK!
8. "Think twice" - Nice Jazzed out little ditty complete with vintage sounds, and nice 'woop-dee-woop' scatting! Funkay!
9. "Love of my life" (worldwide) - Bangin' remix featuring New Jersey's own Queen Latifah, Illadelphia's Hip-Hop Queen Bahamadia, and vocalist extraordinairess Angie Stone. This remix samples the Hip-Hop classic 'Funk You Up' by Sequence. Did you know that Angie Stone was a member of Sequence?? Aha! You learn something new everyday don't you? Anyway, they also sing the 'Ring-ding-dong' chant ala Dr. Dre's "Keep their heads ringin". Without a doubt a party rocker with that old school block party vibe. Hot piece!
10. "Outro / World keeps turnin" - See track #1.~~~~~~~~~~~
So there you have it.. My review of Erykah Badu's new CD / EP "Worldwide Underground". Without question a solid CD @ a nice price. A perfect CD with the exception of track 6. DON'T SLEEP ON IT PEOPLE! Peace----WS

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars COME ON PEOPLE!!!...It's Underground!!!, October 1, 2003

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Neyetro "Jazzyone" (Atlanta, GA (Austell)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worldwide Underground (Audio CD)

Ok, this is an EP release so my comments will be brief as well. I had to speak on the half-a** reviews I've been reading and obviously these people a) don't get it; b) are not over the age of 25; or c) just don't understand real soul music. This CD is not for "youngins", its "grown-folks music" and not in the same vein as her previous releases such as "Mama's Gun". I was a little taken aback when seeing only 50 minutes of music but again, this is an EP and most albums 20-25 years ago were only 35-45 minutes long. This is a true R&B underground mixtape and not meant for the commercial-at-heart. If you want to hear real music, folks jamming, and 70's/80's funk and early hip-hop stylings, buy this CD. If you want the same ol booty-shaking radio gunk, get gone! I felt like I picked up one of my older cousins vinyl 33's back when I was a kid while listening to this. Track 4 is definitely the most expansive song on the CD, but don't listen to me totally, check it out fo' yo' self.