The song ' Didn't Cha Know?' was also nominated for Best R&B Song. The album contains the single ' Bag Lady', Badu's first top 10 Billboard hit, which was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song. Critics have also noted that while Badu's first album Baduizm contained its share of cryptic lyricism, Mama's Gun is much more direct in its approach, and places the artist in a subjective position more than its predecessor.

The album has been viewed by critics as a female companion to neo soul artist D'Angelo's second album Voodoo (2000), which features a similar musical style and direction. It has confessional lyrics by Badu, which cover themes of insecurity, personal relationships, and social issues. A neo soul album, Mama's Gun incorporates elements of funk, soul, and jazz styles. It was recorded between 19 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and released on November 21, 2000, by Motown Records. Mama's Gun is the second studio album by American singer Erykah Badu.

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