Hollow Earth

This came out last year but I didn't see it anyone's best-of lists. Wow what an awesome piece of stuff! Actually not a huge fan of this axis (I've checked my pulse and The Roots do nothing for me) but Badu's work kicks ass. Her previous record is also excellent if a little less confrontational, philosophical and sly. Pregnant to bursting with US Black History, it's a bit like having the entire Nation of Islam knocking on your front door. Rat a tat tat. Reminds me that along with a million others I bought her debut for my wife (charming but lite), but also like a million others lost touch with her.