She sang the fk outta this song when that break down hit. She MADE you understand the game and the pain with it! Every conversation, every lonely night, every risky situation! And the flute player walked you through the process!
When an artist sounds better live than in a recording you know they are legit. Ms Badu fits the bill. This live performance is way better than any of her recordings. There is so much soul in her voice. She's very refreshing to listen to and groove to.
Whoever feels like they need to criticize a missed note or two on a live performance needs to get slapped! Stand up on a stage and do what these artist do day in and day out while they PERFECT their craft, then tell me how important it is to point out that they missed a note! (Ninjas!) Badu and her band went into a zone, and I was right there with her, that performance was outstanding!
Robert Taylor Get slapped because of criticism? For real? What is wrong with criticism? I think she is great, but there were a few missed notes on her part and some of the bands part. It is very noticeable, but that comes with the territory. Some people are just haters, but there is nothing wrong with qualified ears noticing. Nobody is beyond criticism.
There will always be desktop critics.... Guess what E Badu is up there and has been for years!!! She's great !! I agree I can't stand people who critique every little thing It's LIVE music.... Not studio
Robert Taylor Those guys don't miss notes. Maybe someone thought they did, but I'm sure they haven't. Chris Daddy Dave is one of the best drummers on the planet, I think that's Robert Glasper on the keys, one of the best jazz pianists, James Poyser is the usual keyboardist who is almost as outstanding, don't know who the other guys are, but I'm sure they are incredible musicians. These guys just don't make mistakes
Many are called, but few are chosen. Erykah Badu epitomises the meaning of a true artist. She said it best, “I can’t do it by myself”. For young Black artist, take heed, commit and let your spirit guide you.
They all are very good singers and for that reason the performance was done sooooo so well u can hear each note from all of them AND THAT is what makes a good performance never forget about the back up singers ! It’s the same in a singing group ..
The way she orchestrates her band BEHIND her though, using the slightest, most subtle gestures is absolutely INCREDIBLE. They know her body language and what she needs. GREAT ❤ coordination! Badu is the GOAT.
Seems like a backhanded compliment..somehow in that you would even go there idk how you thought they'd sing but I assure you you got EB all jacked up.:/
She gave it up for Chris Dave on the drums, that Brotha bad on the skins, and the Bass player grooving, everybody's in the pocket, real music never dies.
Just thankful I had this song to turn to when I was a teenager walking away and needing to find peace my own way. Wonderful artist finding the right words for some very complex things.
Man, nothing like REAL LIVE music. No technology, no autotune, just musicians at the top of their game layin it down. And Erykah killin the vocal of course! Mad ❤❤❤❤
For some odd reason, the way she went in during the break down got my eyes watery. Those notes just jolted through me and I felt her pain from when she was going through this back in '97. Not a lot of artists can do that. Jill is another one.
She is one with her band. One of the best band leaders there is. Tighest band in the game always!!! And one of the only artists out here i swear who when they redo their song live, it is always even better, fresher than the recorded version! Hail the master!!! I love her!!
My daughter and i have seen erykah in concert 3 times. Best concert ever. She shook our hands when we went up to the stage. She blew me away with her liver performances.
Erykah Badu will forever and ALWAYS be one of THEE best soulful women in the game! she will NEVER be old news I love this beautiful woman & her music. chills & emotion every time I hear a Badu track ! Thank you for the inspiration & actual MUSIC Ms. E. B I LOVE YOU!
Miss Badu is so above most of what's going on .i love her sound . The only other one that I can lsten to non stop is Miss Amy Winehouse . just melts me with the truth . both of them.
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She sang the fk outta this song when that break down hit. She MADE you understand the game and the pain with it! Every conversation, every lonely night, every risky situation! And the flute player walked you through the process!
Facts
🤲💯🎵
I know it just hits that spot man
The breakdown is legendary in my eyes. OMG!!!!
When an artist sounds better live than in a recording you know they are legit. Ms Badu fits the bill. This live performance is way better than any of her recordings. There is so much soul in her voice. She's very refreshing to listen to and groove to.
Fa sho...Poetry in live motion!!
What a amazing voice!!
I like Baduizm Live way more than Baduizm.
Yes 🙌🏾
I agree.
That Brotha on the Bass is paying the bills...No Doubt...
For reelz, as a master bass player myself. He is flowing with the best of them. !!
Tearin’ it up!
That damn flute killed it!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🪈
Baby the flute was the main character the whole night!!!
This was the best live performance of this song ever!! Her whole Soul Stage concert was all that!!
Best hands down!
Am I the only one that went looking for all her other live performances after this one?! Erykah killed it!!!
badu alwaze cut’n up on her live sh!t ✊🏿👑
Saw her in person 🔥🔥
Literally have watched this video about 30 times in the last 4 or 5 years and it never gets old
;)
She starts singing, I understand the game and I'm gone, every time
I’m soo with you!! This is one of my favs by her and this live was #Unfuckwitable I went to her concert in Dallas a few years ago n was epic!
The way she hit “Brother’s got this complex occupation” give chills everytime I watch this! 😍😍
Rookie numbers 😂😂
That flute gets me everytime! Wow!
I just made a comment on it too
Every fking time
Erykah Badu is str8 killing it when she is breaking down "I UNDERSTAND THE GAME" I can just listen to this song all day or on a long up and down I95.
Nobody is touching Ms. Badu live performances. A queen at her finest.🐐🐐
No diss but female artists these days can't touch this.
AJ Smith Truth
AJ Smith it is a dis but a righteous dis
What about Solange?
Stephen Orr No, and I like Solange.
June Mareeizy has some comparable sounding tunes when she works with FKJ
I never get tired of watching this! That band is crazy!! Ebadu music is addicting!!!
AJsassy [[oollp
And those background vocals are 🔥
AJsassy I love her hair
Whoever feels like they need to criticize a missed note or two on a live performance needs to get slapped! Stand up on a stage and do what these artist do day in and day out while they PERFECT their craft, then tell me how important it is to point out that they missed a note! (Ninjas!) Badu and her band went into a zone, and I was right there with her, that performance was outstanding!
Amen
Robert Taylor Get slapped because of criticism? For real? What is wrong with criticism? I think she is great, but there were a few missed notes on her part and some of the bands part. It is very noticeable, but that comes with the territory. Some people are just haters, but there is nothing wrong with qualified ears noticing. Nobody is beyond criticism.
Jwkl
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There will always be desktop critics.... Guess what E Badu is up there and has been for years!!! She's great !! I agree I can't stand people who critique every little thing
It's LIVE music.... Not studio
Robert Taylor Those guys don't miss notes. Maybe someone thought they did, but I'm sure they haven't. Chris Daddy Dave is one of the best drummers on the planet, I think that's Robert Glasper on the keys, one of the best jazz pianists, James Poyser is the usual keyboardist who is almost as outstanding, don't know who the other guys are, but I'm sure they are incredible musicians. These guys just don't make mistakes
Background vocals give me chills. They really compliment Our Queen Badu❤
They were outstanding 💫✨☀️
It did the same thing to me too I was almost up on stage😂😂😂😂😂😂
Her sister is the far left one
Is one of the background singers millie jackson daughter or am I trippin?
@@dirtyjswiss not sure but badu sister on the far left
Many are called, but few are chosen. Erykah Badu epitomises the meaning of a true artist. She said it best, “I can’t do it by myself”. For young Black artist, take heed, commit and let your spirit guide you.
them background singers was killin it to tho man i still love this shit so much
+TrollFace Productions Specially after the break @5:37! THEY WENT OFF TILL THE END!! Good ear man!!
no doubt they made this live performance even better
They all are very good singers and for that reason the performance was done sooooo so well u can hear each note from all of them AND THAT is what makes a good performance never forget about the back up singers ! It’s the same in a singing group ..
TrollFace Productions was that truthhurts in the background
winehousted90 agree the harmony was beautiful
the bass line is one of the best I ever heard
The Bass man is Locked in, let that man go!!! lol I knew somebody else could hear that
I guess nobody ever heard of Al Hudson ?..lol. The best that ever done it..One way baby !!!!
@@marshallallen72 I thought it was braylon lacy playing bass during this period for Erykah?
@@jeffreymaccora It is braylon, but the best bass player came from a group called One Way...Al Hudson, he always played with a group called Slave..
@@marshallallen72 Mark Adams was the Bass player with Slave
The way she orchestrates her band BEHIND her though, using the slightest, most subtle gestures is absolutely INCREDIBLE. They know her body language and what she needs. GREAT ❤ coordination! Badu is the GOAT.
Most definitely 👌🏾🌟💯
Band GOTTA Pay attention !
She’s a BAD SISTAH! Glad you noticed!
Incredible singer 😅😅😅😅😅😅
She the goat 🐐 🙌 😎 💯
Braylon Lacy brought the " chicken grease " with those bass lines. 4 string for life.
who else was diggin' that finger snap!!!
Evan Ryan Me!
I was in my room trying do it with her 😂😂😂
Me to!!!
Her band is AWESOME!
As well as the background singers!
Her background singers are smooth- awesome volume with no one over singing each other. Good blend!
It’s soooo rich is just SOAK in this rendition!! Oooh!
Seems like a backhanded compliment..somehow in that you would even go there idk how you thought they'd sing but I assure you you got EB all jacked up.:/
This performance was so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes.
@The SPIRITLIGHT Surround yourself with 😍
They traveled to another dimension during this performance.
LU Lion way out the galaxy
Yasss
FACTS!
Yes!! I went to the 5th dimension and back!
She is one of the only artists that give me literal goosebumps when she sings. She's so damn good live.
She gave it up for Chris Dave on the drums, that Brotha bad on the skins, and the Bass player grooving, everybody's in the pocket, real music never dies.
D M Chris Dave play for Mint Condition as well Bad Man
That brotha on that Bass had a pot of Chitterlings stanking up the place...
hahahah
Everything about this piece of art is perfect!! That flute is GOIN OFF in the backgroud!!!
I remember when this aired, I watched this entire show standing up #InConcert
you too?
Ok because you’re beautiful
Jason Pizarro 😂
this is literally the best song in the world, every word every beat it is so perfect to me it instantly makes me cry it is so beautiful
I cry at this performance every time
@@indigoldd mytho ...
@Daz D i can t believe it indeed
This woman is the most soulful singer
The muscianship and production of this live performance is so next level and I'm not even a musician. This must make real musicians so happy!❤❤
Simply organic. Simply amazing
What do you mean when you say organic?
I need THIS EXACT VERSION on album
Just thankful I had this song to turn to when I was a teenager walking away and needing to find peace my own way. Wonderful artist finding the right words for some very complex things.
the end gives me life. she kills it. awesome
Me too. Sexiest ending ever
Erikah is Just genius...
Tiffiny Bates-Johnson classic ish
@@pinkblackbrown absolutely
erykah didn't miss a note. She hit all the notes she normally hits on this song.
Man, nothing like REAL LIVE music. No technology, no autotune, just musicians at the top of their game layin it down. And Erykah killin the vocal of course! Mad ❤❤❤❤
WOW. 4:03-4:04 that bass line was so funky and went through my body...even the bassist was feeling it hard.
This performance was so dope and refreshing...and BGV's are on point! Come on Ms. Badu!
For some odd reason, the way she went in during the break down got my eyes watery.
Those notes just jolted through me and I felt her pain from when she was going through this back in '97.
Not a lot of artists can do that.
Jill is another one.
Durand Bernarr love you Durand!!!
exactly
Hell yes, this.
"I understand the game.." this line is so layered.
Because you understand the game
come thru flute!!!!!!
Ebony Chante he DID NOT disappoint!😅😅
Ebony Chante Future~ Mask Off who?
The way the Bass player falls back in... Yeah, that part! ;)
Yes....groovy
Only erkah could give you this type of funk and artistic perfection. Love this live performance! The background vocals and band is tight.
that flute is so sexy!!!! the ending is my absolute favorite!!!!
This is my all time fav Badu song!! she never disappoints!!
anything E.Badu does live or in the studio is certified pure and flawless perfection!
I’m still here...walking in 2020. Sing Queen
The brotha on the bass is putting in MAJOR W-O-R-K!! HE IS STINKIN UP THE JOINT AND THE BREAKDOWN @ 5:37 IS STANK NASTY!!
you stupid man...lol
I literally jumped off the couch at 5:35!!
Shtank face all day
rabbiron they was all putting in work that’s what made this performance so good !! I love his
this is as good as music can be. simply magnificent!!! pfff... WOW!!!
You can literally feel every lyric she sang🥺
Love this woman...She's the total package....This song has a 70's Philly feel to it.
Yeah that's because she originally recorded it with the roots
I come back for this performance every so often just great!!! Live Badu is something I have to see and experience in real life
The way she gets in the moment and displays her sick ass range while still maintaining the message in the song....#dope
I want to see her live this november
She is one with her band. One of the best band leaders there is. Tighest band in the game always!!! And one of the only artists out here i swear who when they redo their song live, it is always even better, fresher than the recorded version! Hail the master!!! I love her!!
I come back every year to listen to this live :) amazing
Yasss....flute player though.
Especially at 7:44
This joint is the reason I play bass. Braylon Lacy killed this joint.
she was feeling it. goddamn
Amazing flute, drums 'n bass!!
She transports you to a whole other universe!!! Erykah is just naturally dope & her energy is magnetic 🧲 💫✊🏾
Erykah Badu is simply fabulous
I would've love to see this live.Her stage presence, knowledge, and positive energy is a blessing! 🌬✌🏾🌟🙌🏾
From spain.....luv her álbums its so positive n high level of awesome moodssss😊
i wish this entire set (live) was available on cd. i love it!!
After watching this for years I have a deeper respect for what Chris Dave was doing. Geeeez my brother your musical mind is simply amazing!!
My daughter and i have seen erykah in concert 3 times. Best concert ever. She shook our hands when we went up to the stage. She blew me away with her liver performances.
This arrangement is so fulfilling..great vocals and instrumentation..
She is singing!!!! and that band is playing!!!! awesome live performance!! and those back up singers are on point!
Erykah is an Icon ❤ and this is one of the greatest So gs in Music History♥️❣️♥️
Man...I wasn't ready for 5:38...NICE...;-)
+Bern-z les Pere Thats what I wait for! That breakdown is nasty!
Bees knees
Bern-z les Pere amazing
SEE I UNDASTAAAAND IT!
Brings chills. It’s real deep.
This is the only version I listen to do of this song …. The absolute best!
That breakdown at 5:38 is the TRUTH!
She's a great artist ❤️😍 with a God given talent
GOD BLESS YOU SWEETIE AND YOUR BACK GROUND SINGERS.GOD BE WITH Y'ALL.
And I went back to check🤦🏽♂️5:38 on da dot. Mmmmmm. Got me in the back of da jauuww!!!
child! that can be a single on it 's own.
This thing .makes me lose my dam mind @! Love it love her ya ah
@@tasj981 yes and yes
This goddess never ceases to amaze me! Her music is of mother earth natural! The vibe is beyond acoustics
unmatched. food for the soul
I cried when I saw this live a few years ago.... nothing like thia
She keep bring you groove, funk and soul,
she is the queen of SMOOTH. . .
This track just gets better wit that flute. Sang, Eryka🎤
still jamming in 2016
Lindamorena still jamming in 2019
Still jamming in 2024
Erykah Badu will forever and ALWAYS be one of THEE best soulful women in the game! she will NEVER be old news I love this beautiful woman & her music. chills & emotion every time I hear a Badu track ! Thank you for the inspiration & actual MUSIC Ms. E. B I LOVE YOU!
My favorite original...Backgrounds awesome job.
Sing it erykah!!!!!!!!!
I remember when thus aired.. VH1 SOUL😍
My five yr old sing along with her mom....luv dis jam!!!!
5:37. That moment when you know that you and you crew are one of the baddest to ever do it onstage.
One of the greats of our time right here! Ms. Badu
I always come back and watch these vids.. so pure
had this on my mp3 for years at work everywhere love her
I keep coming back to this song.
Such a heart felt song w/ an incredible break section.
Much respect from Japan!!!
I feel this is the best performance of this record....pure raw in the zone feeling there
dude on bass was killin
Damn near died listening to this. . . My poor little heart can't handle it. lol. TOO MUCH TALENT. I LOVE BADU. The band did their THANG!
Miss Badu is so above most of what's going on .i love her sound . The only other one that I can lsten to non stop is Miss Amy Winehouse . just melts me with the truth . both of them.
Ms. Badu..........way ahead of her time, what a talent and if you pay attention you might learn something.....
GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS CLIP!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Forget being a queen. This woman is a Goddess of Soul. It's saturated all through her vocal chords
2014 and I'm still bumpin' this... HARD!
I use to blast this on my way to work when I was pregnant. This version of the song is so nostalgic to me. As well as the original.
I pray for our cities...This song is so soothing.
Just shaking my head right now!!