Erykah Badu - Otherside of the Game (Instrumental)

[@bergermichael1988]

"man i don't care what type of music you usually listen to, rap, heavy metal, pop, if you dont fucks with badu then i cant fucks wit you" Gotta second that. Ms. Badu all day long. She's either A) An Ancient that has found the fountain of Youth, B) A Martian, or (more logically) C) Just a really good human being that can relate to everyone, everywhere. She doesn't just make music- she makes medicine.

[@SavvyKTwo]

This is golden ✊

[@queenb9621]

preach Baduizm nothing like it

[@ktrb90]

Fox Fine I love your comment.

[@ktrb90]

Thank you :)

[@feliciasharp4106]

Say that. Medicine I do NOT mind taking.

[@kingdomthinker9794]

This is my bubble bath music. And Don't Judge Me. LOL!

[@BeastNationXIV]

Ain't nobody gonna judge you when you have such good taste. This is too mellow for anyone to judge anyone.

[@jamesjohnson8422]

@@BeastNationXIV Truth bro. Just get more instrumentals like this gem and a good spliff along with that bubble bath, the rest of the world won't even matter.

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

With soothing scented candles around you

[@isiacfrost5922]

@@CHICAGOWIND1981 Yes exactly

[@ricardoperez8879]

No judgement bro. This my smoke and brainstorm music! Ms Badu always came with the SMOOTH & SOULFUL

[@hottencliff]

This track makes you just want to cruise through the neighborhood or just kick back on the front lawn on a Saturday during sunset with a nice cool glass of sweet ice tea...chillin...no trouble, just chillin with the homies and the fam.

[@wes209]

Pass the blunt

[@Trea2030]

This that “Cruising the Streets Of the ATL & LA” @ Night chillaxed muzik 💯😎!!!

[@yourmom1657]

Whatcha gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills What we gonna do when they come for you Gave me the life that I came to live Do I really Want my baby Brother tell me what to do I know you got to get your hustle on So I pray I understand the game, sometimes And I love you strong, but What you gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills What we gonna do when they come for you God I can't stand life withoutcha Now, me and baby got this situation See brotha got this complex occupation And it ain't that he don't have education Cause I was right there at his graduation Now, I ain't sayin' that this life don't work But it's me and baby that he hurts Cause I tell him right He thinks I'm wrong But I love him strong He gave me the life that I came to live Gave me the song that I came to give Pressure on me But the seed had grown I can't make it on my own Summer came around and the flowers bloomed He became the sun I became the moon Precious gifts that we both received Or could this be make believe Whatcha gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills What we gonna do when they come for you Gave me the life that I came to live Don't you worry I know there's confusion God's gonna see us through Peace out to revolution But we paid though Don't you worry, I know there's confusion The work ain't honest but it pays the bills Don't you worry Gave me the life that I came to live Don't you worry The work ain't honest but it pays the bills Don't you worry

[@jayelove1504]

I love me some Badu....The Queen of Neo Soul....hands down....this instrumental is therapy for me!!🥰🤫😴

[@catherinejones9196]

A M E N !@!!!!!!!!!@@@@×@@×@

[@prod.sleepdabeat]

Honestly years later so many lofi artists were inspired by her work it’s astonishing to this day I’m even inspired to do something like this.

[@MzSoulll]

this song man. this instrumental. everything.

[@dan19beav74]

The Roots hooked this track up.

[@dn30001]

YESSIR!

[@witkneemenyon5612]

Omg didn’t know they did this

[@dn30001]

@@witkneemenyon5612 under the direction of James Poyser AKA Uncle Jimmy

[@lorih2568]

@@dn30001 My fav is I Want You by Badu under the direction of him as well ♥

[@saiahbuul]

had a feeling

[@matthewlevy3024]

THERES JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENTAL I HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY JUST MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD

[@debparker7204]

Still cruisin' to this in 2020, that bass line is 🔥...love this more than with the lyrics!!💕🎶

[@ProlificPops]

Badu always has the smoothest jazz instrumentals

[@1humanonthe3rdrock]

This piece right here, is just BEAUTIFULLY done. So pleasing to the ear.

[@kindell1]

My fave Badu record. This beat is therapeutic. I'm listening to it for self-care from now on 🍷🍾🥂

[@abelhernandez3902]

After a very long stressful day at work i drive home and blast this song. This helps soo much i forget work so fast.. Badu is a legend the music is absolutely classic ❤❤

[@bednernoralus158]

feeling this instrumental. lifts your spirit. make you think about the good days

[@FreshAir79]

I love me some Badu, and then to have the instrumentals is an A+, I love instrumentals, this is good riding around music !!

[@jonmartin3391]

Smoke a joint with a friend and share each other's dreams or dream.

[@Mzshey2006]

absolutely LOVE this track. I stayed listening to this song when I was pregnant with my daughter 4 years ago

[@kevinabrown8231]

Me too! Only it was almost 24 years ago when it came out for me. But it was good “nesting” music.

[@TheKts1966]

Oh wow! I also listened to this a lot while pregnant with my first child ❤️ . My son is 23 now 💪🏿

[@NenUserD8xedYou]

Hiii

[@iyanamorales]

❤️❤️

[@solomiadanata7733]

Whatcha you gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills What we gonna do when they come for you Gave me the life that I came to live Do I really want my baby? Brother tell me what to do? I know you got to get your hustle on, so I pray I understand the game sometimes And I love him strong but Whatcha you gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills, yes it does What we gonna do when they come for you God I can't stand life withoutcha Now, me and baby got this situation See brother got this complex occupation And it ain't that he don't have education 'Cause I was right there at his graduation Now, I ain't sayin' that this life don't work But it's me and baby that he hurts Because I tell him right, he thinks I'm wrong But I love him strong He gave me the life that I came to live Gave me the song that I came to give Pressure on me but the seed is grown I can't make it on my own Summer came around and the flowers bloomed He became the sun I became the moon Precious gifts that we both received Or could this be make believe Whatcha you gonna do when they come for you Work ain't honest but it pays the bills What we gonna do when they come for you Gave me the life that I came to live, yes you did Don't worry baby I know there's confusion God's gonna see us through, yeah Peace out to revolution, but we paid though Don't you worry, keep your balance (What you gonna do, What you gonna do) The work ain't honest but it pays the bills (Yes it does) Don't you worry keep your balance (Don't have to worry baby) Gave me the life that I came to live (Yes you did) Don't you worry keep your balance The work ain't honest but it pays the bills Don't you worry keep your balance You gave me the life that I came to live Gave me the song that I came to give Pressure on me But the seed had grown I can't make it on my own Summer came around and the flowers bloomed He became the sun I became the moon Precious gifts that we both received Or could this be make believe Oh yeah Badu is with you baby We gon' make it, yeah Me, you and the baby You gonna do Whatcha you gonna do Go, yeah, baby, baby Oh go on See I ain't tryin' to bind your life But I want you to do what's right I'm your wife Peace out to revolution I know there's confusion You gonna what you gotta do now

[@xKeepTheFaithx]

This will always be a vibe 🤎

[@Ruffrob]

Smooth........early Roots....when they were at their very best....

[@ThaboMashiloane]

Oooohh weeeeeh. 90s Neo Soul slaps.

[@danablaqsmith474]

I fell in love with instrumental cuts the very first time I heard one. I still love them today 💗🔥🔥💗

[@lonelyenchantress2159]

Gives me that smoking café vibe or driving down an empty highway vibe!! 😎🎶🎷🎺

[@feliciasharp4106]

This woman right here. I just love her and her music. I could listen to her ALL day.

[@knggullah8079]

Rainy day music at its finest!

[@Marc_Masters]

Epic relaxation 😌

[@jackwhite910]

We just started using this song as boarding music, love it!!!!

[@jaurusfrancisco8188]

Still here. Still listening. Still beautiful ✨

[@RayfieldA]

This is Perfect for background music!! Can really walk and think to this! Man, this piece really Walks well.

[@mrlaww1]

i love her sooooo much............

[@nicolebethel6842]

This is just beautiful, I'm jamming to it still in 2022

[@IceeyBillionz]

love, love, love this song! thank you for this instrumental.

[@stevenreichertart]

love this groove!

[@kc23]

all day, everyday!

[@WorldwideJamal]

Love the horns on this track. Real smooth.

[@markco282]

done feeling dead scrolls and seashells while she smells of love as i tube through the mood and sooth those coos sweet lady think i could ease off those shoes maybe and caress your soul as i fade and she fades are shade remains everlasting casting off this half mask done masquerading as someone else when the truth is we make such beautiful music all thats left is to tune in to this union

[@TBrown-mi8ik]

Now this beat is pure beauty anybody that don't like this beat got issues this beat still holds weight till this day and it always will nothing but Heat 🔥🔥🔥

[@constanzaortega4719]

Love me my EB ❤️. It’s my dream to work with her someday. I’ve learned so much from her journey,, stuck to her guns , brought back Soul , and all while chose She, in the end. Just brilliant. Love it 💕

[@ktrb90]

yes it does relieves stress

[@topshotta393]

so peaceful

[@rhonefraser]

thank you for this AMAZING instrumental

[@galihputra2859]

Smooth. Love it

[@LOVPage]

Love Erykah!

[@OffTheGridWithAKid]

I love this song!

[@777ysl6]

just started listening to her recently can't believe i've been missing out like this

[@jackie9847]

fast foward to 4:35-6:17 best part !

[@JOEGGGJOE]

Smooth. Love it.

[@chellwell6477]

🎶 Very relaxing, let's meditate, unwind, and doze off!!! Kick you feet up...you on your time.🕺♥💃 🙌🎶

[@dntydntydnty]

First three seconds drew me straight in

[@karonbarwick541]

Soothing and relaxing

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐💐💐BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC🔊🎤🎸🥁🎺🎹📯🎷🎻🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🦋ERYKAH BADU'S🦋 "OTHERSIDE OF THE GAME"🌺🌸🌷

[@donayja]

Official study music

[@johnfire3194]

Love the vinyl drag. Very fitting for this jam

[@jaywhite7124]

Please can you create an instrumental for Hiatus Kaiyote's "Nakamarra", this is BRILLIANT!

[@dn30001]

this is the ACTUAL instrumental of the song...the poster did not create this lol. If the Nakamarra instro is out there then it may be on youtube somewhere

[@chellwell6477]

🎶 This is good nod your head and tap you free music!!! 🎶

[@sufa9996]

Queen Erykah❤

[@Harveycartoonlvr11]

I would sure like to have all of your Erykah Badu Instrumentals on CD, so I could play it in my Car! These are nice! Is it at all possible? :)

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

I have to on this beat, im just debatating to freestyle on it, or to write. my soul says to freestyle

[@getyourhandoutmypocket5910]

I swear 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cowabungahgeoff]

"Red n blue might turn ya lights out. Good cop, bad cop." Currensy

[@Dataism]

I am loving this

[@theworldknows]

Many times I you walking up and down brain But I love you I really do Cant understand just how you make it But one thing I knw I count you This wholly world is one divine

[@strangeinvisible2012]

Summer came around and the flowers bloom..

[@christopherfultz4316]

The Legendary Roots Crew!!

[@walterjohnson982]

sunrsie, enough said. I could wake up with the sun and brewing a hot coffee......

[@xolilemahlangu9344]

The Roots and James Poyser came together in this one

[@kingdomthinker9794]

This is where the group moonchild got their inspiration from and Stevie Wonder.

[@dannykee7462]

That makes perfect sense because I definitely thought the lead singer sounded like Erykah Badu on certain songs...Moonchild is slept on, hopefully they stay that way too, music like that feels better when its not mainstream

[@greatnessliesinmichael]

Facts

[@davidmosleysr.5799]

Yeah!! Love ❤️ This!!!

[@applegray6851]

I used to be in love And yes it was amazing This girl I'm thinking of.. So live in syndication Beyond my pedigree A better me I rather say On rainy days she hold me close And wipe the tears away Oh how I miss her so I wonder do she know... AyeYay

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

Damn the instrumenatal lowkey might be better than the song

[@lorih2568]

lol

[@MAMII-ks2qg]

Yessssir! Wonder who produced this.

[@lorih2568]

@@MAMII-ks2qg the roots

[@MAMII-ks2qg]

@@lorih2568 Cool

[@hesterwalker671]

I LOVE IT, SMOOTH JAZZY R&B SOUND"!! 🎶🎵🎼🎹🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

[@iampsalmbody]

True Love from my side!

[@ItsDJNuName]

Thank you Soulquarians

[@erick5275]

feel it-

[@allansilva796]

Esse instrumental não é verde mas me faz esquecer os b.o 🎵 PESADO !!!

[@Strange_Energy-t4o]

Petty killed this...GUMMY SOUL!!!

[@vkinn123]

if you speed it upto 1.75x it sounds like a track that would be on grand tourismo

[@thekingofi.s.m8904]

Individual CONTRIBUTER. I would love to compSheose music with her. is BRILLIANT.

[@coolio019]

grande marshall thuggin shidd pt 2

[@smirror6964]

Badu🖤

[@LarryBanks85]

Dope

[@10staxaday2]

erykah badu is from dallas, tx

[@dn30001]

shouts out to The Roots and james Poyser for this

[@charlenemoss1880]

❤😊 Smooth

[@stansarproductionz]

still pretty great with it

[@FlameofDemocracy]

Oh, Yeah....

[@pcific2bspcific649]

This is late night Hollywood then Malibu crusin’ vibes!

[@jeffghant4760]

Nah, this is so much better with the lyrics.

[@LV2308gmail]

Can I use this instrument for w podcast?

[@JayRemington18]

Kendrick Lamar

[@coolkidzruneveryting]

Jeremy Meracle this comment was literally before anyones time, people were still sleep on kendrick. congrats for being there so long to support an amazing artists.

[@CaptainKickAss01]

Nah dude

[@devonford3836]

Jeremy. I'm impressed that you gave notice to kendrick since was still pretty new to the game. Hindsight for real hip hop. Peace out to revolution.

[@RandyDrayton]

Comment: 7 years ago. The Kendrick track he's referencing "Kendrick Lamar": 2011 (9 years ago) Dope track. Very pre-GKMC. Peep bro.

[@brittany0720]

Still listening

[@mastalive]

the best part 4:40 .. is that a saxo or trompet ?

[@devonford3836]

mastalive thought I was one of the few who loves that part.

[@jenniferj.5209]

Trumpet

[@Jcunninghamdr]

OMG, play this song and listen to Bilal's for you at the same time!!!!!!

[@bantudaughter]

🔥🔥

[@Walkwith7]

somethin bout the city just keeps callin my name. yesss, callin my name i can write a song to this

[@lawrencetillman5788]

I'm thinking this was currency original beat but it's the queens , vibes all the way

[@MBoogieSHM]

This the typa switch up Kendrick needs after having a high bpm start, kinda like The Blacker The Berry

[@Charlesbjtown]

Work ain't honest, but it pays the bills...

[@kingjr7224]

I feel like Chance The Rapper would be good on this beat. Big K.R.I.T killed this though.