Amazing

I've been listening to this album for 7 years and every time I come back to it I'm reminded of how truly incredible it really is. As a singer/songwriter I would consider it a huge accomplishment if one of my greatest albums (the greatest in my opinion) is the live one. This album has had a big influence on me and opened a door to a lot of other stuff I listened to after hearing it. Erykah really lets you in on the jazz styles that have influenced her music. Each track is a treat.. I would highly recommend this album to anyone..



Even if you're not a big fan of Erykah's music, you need to give this a spin.

Live - actually 4.5 stars

I bought this disc shortly after it's original release - I actually got this one before her debut album! Anyone who's seen Erykah actually perform live knows that she puts on one hell of a show - she engages the audience and definitely sets the mood for herself to perform at optimal level.



The standout tracks to me are:



Ye Yo - a beautiful song about motherhood

Otherside of the Game

Stay - homage to the great Chaka Khan

Next Lifetime

Tyrone - still hilarious & to this day I get a chuckle out of this song



Overall it's an excellent addition to your collection if you're a Badu fan and I would highly recommend it to those who aren't familiar with her work.

What a dissapointment

Just another over rated so-called talented R&B artist. Erykah, don't leave your day job honey.

She uses snappy euphemisms to get her dimwitted messages across with a dry off beat annoying voice. Man what ever happen to the real divas, with rich singing voices. This and all of her albums are a joke. She is most definitely a one hit wonder chosen by those tone deaf people who buys her "music."

Erykah, Buy-Don't