In her new music video for her lead single, 'Window Seat,' from her her sixth album, 'New Amerykah Part 2 (Return of the Ankh),' four-time Grammy Award winner Erykah Badu strips away her clothing while walking down a street on a sunny day.
The new video was directed by Creative Control duo Coodie and Chike, who most famously helmed three videos for Kanye West's debut album 'The College Drop-Out': 'Through the Wire,' 'Two Words' and 'Jesus Walks.'
According to Badu, the mother of three had intended to direct the video alone, but "after working with Coodie and Chike and bouncing thoughts, she asked them to join.
The clip was shot in the middle of downtown Dallas (where Badu resides) guerilla-style with one take, no closed set, no warning and no crew. Then, the 'On and On' singer, says she "ran like hell."
On the experience of stripping nude, the neo-soul high priestess commented, "I was petrified while shooting this video, but liberation began to set in. I conquered many fears in that few moments. I am [grateful]."