Erykah: New Amerykah, Part II Details

Out in March, the new mum is back with the second installment of her amazing Amerykah series.

According to the press release: Return of the Ankh features live instrumentation and taps into Badu’s emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships. “With Part I, I was standing at an apex, looking at what was going on around me politically, socially, and economically,” Badu explained. “With Part II, I’m hovering over me, looking at what’s going on inside of me.”

New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh features contributions from 9th Wonder and James Poyser, eclectic soul singer Bilal, and the late J Dilla. “We used a lot of analog instruments—harps, strings, drums, piano, and even a Theremin—to give the album that sonic feel,” said Badu. “There’s a strong undercurrent of bottom, a rumbling to these songs that feels good to me. It feels like a hug.”


Track Listing for New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh:


1. "20 Feet Tall” - Produced by Erykah Badu and 9th Wonder.
2. “Window Seat” - Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser. Featuring Ahmir ”?uestove” Thompson (drums), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (bass), James Poyser (keys), Kirsten Agnesta (harp).
3. “Agitation”- Produced by Erykah Badu and Shafiq Husayn of SA-RA Creative Partners.
4. “Get Money”- Produced by Erykah Badu and Karieem Riggins (drums), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (bass), James Poyser (keys), Tommy Trajlio (guitar), Mike “Chav” Chavarria (mooger fooger). Contains an interpolation of “Can’t Turn Me Away,” by Sylvia Strippling.
5. “Don’t Be Long” - Produced by Erykah Badu and Taarak.
6. “Love” - Produced by Erykah Badu and J Dilla.
7. “Umm Hmm” - Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib.
8. “Fall in Love” - Produced by Erykah Badu and Karieem Riggins. Contains a sample of “Intimate Friends” by Eddie Kendricks.
9. “Incense” (Instrumental) - Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib featuring Kirsten Agnesta (harp).
10. “Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 1) (Undercover Over-Lover)”- Produced by Erykah Badu featuring James Poyser (keys).
11. “Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 2)”- Produced by Erykah Badu and Georgia Ann Muldrow.
Bonus Web-Only Track: “Jump In The Air,” featuring Lil Wayne and Bilal - Produced by Erykah Badu, RC Williams and Jahborn. Contains an interpolation of “Hydraulic Pump” by Parliament Funkadelic.