Mama’s Gun features substantial contributions from several members of the Soulquarians outfit, of which Badu was a member. It also features guests such as Soul singer Betty Wright and trumpeter Roy Hargrove. The album contains the single “Bag Lady” which, with it’s colorful, artsy music video, shot to #1 on the R&B charts, and also into the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. “Bag Lady”was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song. Also, the song “Didn’t Cha Know” was nominated for Best R&B Song.

Tracklist:

A1. Penitentiary Philosophy
A2. Didn’t Cha Know
A3. My Life
A4. … & On
B1. Cleva
B2. Hey Sugah
B3. Booty
B4. Kiss Me On My Neck (Hesi)
B5. A.D. 2000
C1. Orange Moon
C2. In Love With You
C3. Bag Lady
D1. Time’s A Wastin’
D2. Green Eyes