Otherside of the Game

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"Otherside of the Game" is a soulful, jazz-infused neo-soul track by Erykah Badu that explores the emotional and moral complexities of loving a partner involved in street life.

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Otherside of the Game canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Erykah Badu NERFINISHED
associatedWith conscious R&B
late 1990s neo soul movement
containsElement improvisational feel
spoken interludes
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
explores consequences of illegal activity on relationships
tension between love and ethics
genre jazz
neo soul
soul
hasInstrumentation bass
drums
horns
keyboards
live band feel
hasMood intimate
introspective
melancholic
language English
lyricalPerspective first person
musicalStyle jazz-infused neo soul
narrativeFocus woman loving a man involved in crime
notableFor emotional vocal performance by Erykah Badu
jazz-influenced arrangement
socially aware subject matter
storytelling lyrics
performer Erykah Badu NERFINISHED
portrays emotional vulnerability
supportive partner despite risk
theme emotional struggle
loyalty
moral conflict
romantic relationship
street life
vocalStyle melismatic
soulful

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Baduizm hasSingle Otherside of the Game
Baduizm notableTrack Otherside of the Game