"Soldier" is a song by Erykah Badu released as the second single from her fifth album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War). The song was produced by Karriem Riggins. This was strictly a promotional single and did not have a commercial single release or music video. It prominently uses a melodic sample from the song "Theme" by Solution, a Dutch progressive rock band, along with a drum break from the song "Upon This Rock" by American saxophonist Joe Farrell.[1]
| "Soldier" | ||||
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| Single by Erykah Badu | ||||
| from the album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) | ||||
| Released | 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 5:04 (album version) | |||
| Label | Universal Motown, Control Freaq | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Erykah Badu, Karriem Riggins, T. Barlage, W. Ennes, H. Waterman, G. Willemse | |||
| Producer(s) | Karriem Riggins | |||
| Erykah Badu singles chronology | ||||
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"Soldier" was chosen in a poll after Badu asked Okayplayer users to vote on the next single to be released from New Amerykah.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Adult R&B Airplay | 31[3] |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | 12[4] |
References
edit- ^ "Soldier by Erykah Badu on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
- ^ Choose Erykah's Next Single
- ^ "Billboard Singles Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
- ^ "Billboard Singles Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-07-13.