"Soldier" is a song by Erykah Badu released as the second single from her fifth album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War). The song was produced by Karriem Riggins. This was strictly a promotional single and did not have a commercial single release or music video. It prominently uses a melodic sample from the song "Theme" by Solution, a Dutch progressive rock band, along with a drum break from the song "Upon This Rock" by American saxophonist Joe Farrell.
"Soldier" was chosen in a poll after Badu asked Okayplayer users to vote on the next single to be released from New Amerykah.Choose Erykah's Next Single
Charts Chart (2008)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Adult R&B Airplay31U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles12
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