Andre with son Seven Erykah with Puma

Erykah  Badu is the New Amerykah,or so the  title of her new album suggests. The Grammy Award winner who has two children,a son with rapper Andre 3000 of  group Outkast and a daughter Puma with west coast rapper D.O.C., shares with us in her latest interview the influence that her children have on her music.

Q: How has motherhood informed/changed/shaped you and your music?
In the past, I did things in my own time, own speed and in my own way. When you have other people that you are responsible for, you have to create more options for yourself. My children motivate me to move and to be a good example of me . . . to be the best me I can be. As far as my music? It’s still me. I’m not saying anything differently; I’m just saying it at a higher frequency. As I’ve grown, my music has grown. It’s like higher vibrations, without the same mistakes.

Read more of this interview and  listen to her latest songs on her newest album New Amerykah,set to be released on February 26th of this year. GET IT ALL HERE