Soldier

Erykah Badu

About Soldier

"Soldier" is a song by Erykah Badu released as the second single from her fifth album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War). The song was produced by Karriem Riggins. This was strictly a promotional single and did not have a commercial single release or music video. It prominently uses a melodic sample from the song Theme by Solution, a Dutch progressive rock band, along with a drum break from the song Upon This Rock by American saxophonist Joe Farrel. "Soldier" was chosen in a poll when Badu asked Okayplayer users what should be the next single from New Amerykah.  


Year:
2008
5:04
142 

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Girl came through, the light skin honey with the cinnamon smell,
Girlwas so enticing, baby, make a n**** choose hell
Momma hopped up on cocaine
Daddy on space ships with no brain
Sister gone numb the pain the same
Why same DNA cell
She was turned out on shine new things (diamond gold chains diamond gold rings)
Center-fold spread, she trying to do things
See she be on that cough syrup in coke cans
20-inch-rim-man with no land, her p****gone numb the pain the same
Why same DNA strand
We're not well
We're not well
We can't tell...
Brenda done died with no name
Nickel bag coke to the brain
Will they ever find the vaccine?
S***ty-damn-damn-baby-bang
Rich man got the double barrell,
Po' man got his back to the door
Code white stands for trouble
Shots from the po-po

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Erykah Badu

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu /ˈɛrɨkə bɑːˈduː/, is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul". more »

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Written by: Erykah Badu, Tom Barlage, Willem Ennes, Kariem Riggins, Hans Waterman, Guus Willems

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
Erykah Badu, the artist of the song "Soldier," is considered the queen of neo-soul, a genre that blends soul, hip-hop, and contemporary R&B. She released "Soldier" in 2008.
Album Information
"Soldier" is included in Badu's album 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)', which is her fourth studio album.
Theme/Focus
"Soldier" is a socio-politically charged song that encourages listeners to stay strong and remain positive despite the challenges they might face. It brings attention to various social and political issues.
Production Info
The track was produced by music producer Madlib, who known for his innovative and unique music production style.
Chart Performance
Although it didn't reach the top of the charts, "Soldier" helped set the tone for the whole album which peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200.
Song Style
The song exhibits Badu's distinctive musical style that blends elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and hip hop.
Critical Reception
The song and its album received positive reviews from critics. Pitchfork included 'New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)' in its list of top 50 albums of 2008.
Lyrics Analysis
Badu uses military metaphors in "Soldier" to represent the daily battle of life and pushes for resistance, empowerment, and enlightenment.
Live Performances
"Soldier" was performed live by Erykah Badu at the Lollapalooza music festival in 2008. Her performance was praised for its powerful social message and Badu's vocal delivery.
Music Video
While there's no official music video for "Soldier," the song's quality and message have led to numerous fan-created videos and art pieces, exemplifying its impact on listeners.

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