The last time we heard from Erykah Badu, it was 2010 when she released New Amerykah Part Two. This is not to assume that Badu is irrelevant — in fact quite the contrary. She is a far cry from a one-trick “Bag Lady” or a passive figure (see her controversial interview with Vulture earlier this year). For her latest tour, she has teamed up with rapper Nas on the heels of his new Kanye West-produced record. While most shit is uncertain, one thing is promised of this pairing: Two of the most influential names in the game will serve up a poetic and sensual power-dose of hip-hop.