She was a revelation and a revolution in 1997, as “neo-soul” was still in its infancy and its two biggest stars at that point were men, namely D’Angelo and Maxwell. From the very first notes the world heard her sing, Erykah Badu’s persona and sound were fully-formed. Very few debut singles are as definitive as this. It’s a standout track from her underrated New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) album. “I can’t wait to see what you do,” “I can’t wait to see what you be,” she sings over the sultry backing. Over a sample of Paul McCartney’s “Arrow Through Me,” the songstress encourages a lover to go get his work done, letting him know that she understands he has to go do his thing, but making sure he understands that she isn’t going anywhere. “I know you got to get yo hustle on …” Badu sang in her 1997 single “Otherside of the Game,” and she echos that sentiment again here.
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