Friday, May 23, 2025
4:00 AM
HIFI ROOM
Released in September 2003 under the Motown Records label, Erykah Badu's "Worldwide Underground" is a bold and experimental project that seamlessly blends neo-soul, funk, and hip-hop. The album's freeform, jam-session style breaks conventional structures, showcasing Badu's improvisational skills and deepening her exploration of Afrocentric themes. With standout tracks like "Back in the Day (Puff)" and the Grammy-nominated "Love of My Life Worldwide," the album captures a raw, live energy that distinguishes it from her previous works. "Worldwide Underground" solidifies Badu's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist unafraid to innovate and redefine the soul genre.
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Released in September 2003 under the Motown Records label, Erykah Badu's "Worldwide Underground" is a bold and experimental project that seamlessly blends neo-soul, funk, and hip-hop. The album's freeform, jam-session style breaks conventional structures, showcasing Badu's improvisational skills and deepening her exploration of Afrocentric themes. With standout tracks like "Back in the Day (Puff)" and the Grammy-nominated "Love of My Life Worldwide," the album captures a raw, live energy that distinguishes it from her previous works. "Worldwide Underground" solidifies Badu's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist unafraid to innovate and redefine the soul genre.