"Esperanza," bassist/vocalist/composer Esperanza Spalding's debut on Heads Up International, is set for worldwide release on May 20, 2008. Armed with uncanny instrumental chops, a siren voice that spans three languages, and composing and arranging skills that weave together the best elements of the old-school with the progressive, this 23-year-old has crafted a debut album that takes a completely fresh and refreshing approach to jazz by borrowing from the rich traditions of soul, pop, world music and so much more. Esperanza is joined in the studio by a crew of A-list session players, including flamenco guitar virtuoso Niño Josele, percussionist Jamey Haddad, drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernández, saxophonist Donald Harrison and several other seasoned talents - all of whom collectively serve as further evidence of the kind of creative energy and magnetism that she radiates.

Mama's Gun is the second studio album by American singer Erykah Badu. It was recorded between 1999 and 2000 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and released on November 21, 2000, by Motown Records. A neo soul album, Mama's Gun incorporates elements of funk, soul, and jazz styles.

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu (/ˈɛrɪkə bɑːˈduː/), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Credits: Backing Vocals – Erykah Badu (tracks: 2 to 6, 8, 9, 11) Executive-Producer – Kedar Massenburg Mixed By – Ken "Duro" Ifill (tracks: 1, 7, 10, 13, 14), Tim Latham (tracks: 3 to 6, 8, 9, 12) Mixed By [Assistant] – Martin Czembor (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 7, 9, 10, 12 to 14), Paul Shatraw (tracks: 4, 5, 6, 8, 12), Tim Donovan (tracks: 2, 11) Mixed By [Mix Engineer] – Bob Power (tracks: 11), Bob Powers* (tracks: 2) Trademarks: Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Universal Records Copyright © – Universal Records Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc. Glass Mastered At – DADC – DIDX-047678