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Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, Texas) is an American R&B/hip hop artist whose work crosses over into jazz. She is best known for her singles “You Got Me” her collaboration with The Roots, as well as her own songs “Tyrone”, “Love Of My Life”, “
On & On”, “Bag Lady”, “The Healer”, “Honey” and “Soldier”. Her lyrics are highly personal urban philosophy which throw emotional challenges in the face of the listener. She weaves unusual musical influences together creating a rich texture of sound.
Some music journalists have labeled her nu soul, nouvelle-soul or neo soul, often comparing her to Billie Holliday in lyrical delivery and grouping her with Maxwell and D’Angelo in musical genre.
Baduizm, Badu’s highly acclaimed debut album, was released in early 1997 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. Lead single “On & On” reached #12 on the singles charts in both the U.S. and UK. Badu received notice for her introspective lyrics and jazzy, bass-heavy sound, and was hailed as one of the leading lights of the burgeoning neo soul genre. Her sophisticated style of singing drew many comparisons to Billie Holiday. Baduizm eventually went triple platinum and, along with “On & On,” won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremonies.
During that year, Badu became involved with rapper André 3000 of OutKast, with whom she had a child, Seven, who was born in 1997. Their relationship ended sometime in the late 90s.
On & On”, “Bag Lady”, “The Healer”, “Honey” and “Soldier”. Her lyrics are highly personal urban philosophy which throw emotional challenges in the face of the listener. She weaves unusual musical influences together creating a rich texture of sound.Some music journalists have labeled her nu soul, nouvelle-soul or neo soul, often comparing her to Billie Holliday in lyrical delivery and grouping her with Maxwell and D’Angelo in musical genre.
Baduizm, Badu’s highly acclaimed debut album, was released in early 1997 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. Lead single “
On & On” reached #12 on the singles charts in both the U.S. and UK. Badu received notice for her introspective lyrics and jazzy, bass-heavy sound, and was hailed as one of the leading lights of the burgeoning neo soul genre. Her sophisticated style of singing drew many comparisons to Billie Holiday. Baduizm eventually went triple platinum and, along with “On & On,” won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremonies.During that year, Badu became involved with rapper André 3000 of OutKast, with whom she had a child, Seven, who was born in 1997. Their relationship ended sometime in the late 90s.
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Baduizm
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New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)
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Mama's Gun
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Worldwide Underground
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Next Lifetime
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Soldier
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Didn't Cha Know
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Certainly
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Me
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4 Leaf Clover
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Rimshot (Intro)
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No Love
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Amerykahn Promise
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Drama
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Honey
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benevole_lector wrote:
Ohh Badu, Poland love you.
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just-Lily wrote:
Russia is waiting for you again & again!!
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khernan05 wrote:
If you like Jill Scott you'll LOVE Nneka!!! Check her out-myspace.com/nnekaworld . She's performing in SANTA MONICA, CA at the ZANZIBAR on Thursday, November 19th!
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e-mune wrote:
The healer is my shit
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Minolino123 wrote:
the healer is great!!
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Madukwu wrote:
Badu, please back with the ankh right now!
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odedosi wrote:
My favorite is Baduizm.
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physicsd00d wrote:
All her albums are great, but i think Worldwide Underground is her greatest. It's a shame that none of those songs crack her top 35 :(
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galc1991 wrote:
Join the Janet Jackson group : http://www.last.fm/group/-+Janet+Jackson+-
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corganzero wrote:
voice of a lifetime
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Akiyioshi wrote:
i want new album!!!!! >_< xD
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Flamenco29 wrote:
Great Album: New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) Hope she digs a little deeper and settle the style!
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JefersonSophia wrote:
sinto boas lembranças boas do passado !
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chanilove08 wrote:
she was amazing at the hollywod palladium...i stood front row..=]]
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greene1994 wrote:
new amerykah pt. 2 please
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Raz_U_Rip wrote:
I found her live CD in my old CD holder. What a great album.
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Davviid wrote:
She's a girl? D: Never knew that.
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Bram_F. wrote:
baduuu
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thebaddestmouse wrote:
i just saw erykah live last night here in bermuda. and all i can say is... A-MA-ZING she is a true gift to music. you don't have a soul if you think otherwise. and btw, Mama's Gun... word
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xclayt1x wrote:
I like this cut so much I want to make an extended version hhhmm the harmony overlaid with her voice
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