Today, Erykah Badu’s “Mama’s Gun.” The average BPM is too low for something high impact at the gym, but the average funk is off the charts. I’m hearing two quotes, one in “Penitentiary Philosophy, and the other in “…And on.” Both are melodies in the background. The first, I think, is from Rufus. The second…not sure yet. “Wha wha wha, wu-wha.” There’s also a heavy dose of Gil Scott-Heron and some later Marley, production and arranging-wise. Pino Palladino!!  Also, soooo much Chaka on “Bag Lady.”