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"Next Lifetime" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her debut studio album Baduizm (1997). It was written by Badu and Anthony Scott. A mid-tempo ballad, the song describes being in a relationship but longing for another man. At the start of the song, Badu is heard talking to a man about how they can't be together even though they both have feelings for one another.
| "Next Lifetime" | ||||
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| Single by Erykah Badu | ||||
| from the album Baduizm | ||||
| A-side | "On & On" | |||
| Released | June 2, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
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| Length | 6:27 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Tone the Backbone | |||
| Erykah Badu singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Next Lifetime" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe accompanying music video for "Next Lifetime" starts with the title "a story by Erykah Badu". It then shows Badu and the man she longs for in three different time frames–or "lifetimes"–including "Motherland, 1637 A.D.", "The Movement, 1968" and "Motherland, 3037". Pete Rock, Method Man and Badu's then-boyfriend André 3000 all appeared in the video.
Track listings and formats
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UK 12-inch vinyl[1]
UK cassette and European CD single[2]
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UK maxi CD single[3]
Japanese maxi CD single[4]
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Charts
edit| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 100 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 40 |
| Scotland (OCC)[7] | 71 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 30 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[9] | 17 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 5 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[11] | 61 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United Kingdom | June 2, 1997 | |||
| Japan | June 21, 1997 | Maxi CD[a] | MCA |
Notes
edit- ^ In Japan, "Next Lifetime" was released as a double A-side single with "On & On".
References
edit- ^ Badu, Erykah (1997). Next Lifetime (12-inch single). United Kingdom: Kedar Records, Universal Records. UNT 56132.
- ^ Badu, Erykah (1997). Next Lifetime (cassette single). United Kingdom: Kedar Records, Universal Records. UNC 56132.
- ^ Badu, Erykah (1997). Next Lifetime (CD single). United Kingdom: Kedar Records, Universal Records. UND 56132.
- ^ a b "ネクスト・ライフタイム/オン&オン" [Next Lifetime/On & On] (in Japanese). Japan: Oricon. June 21, 1997. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu – Next Lifetime" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu – Next Lifetime". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Erykah Badu: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Singles: Releases for 2 Jun–8 Jun 1997" (PDF). Music Week. United Kingdom. May 31, 1997. p. 33. Retrieved October 28, 2022 – via World Radio History.