ERYKAH BADU

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971)[1] better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is a multiple Grammy-winner, American soul singer and songwriter, whose work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz.[1] She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-
Early in her career, Badu was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies.

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[lovie2000]

That's my girl

[Olinkah]

its cerrabellum - the little brain that controls the heart

[BUandWonderful]

love the beat and rythm andwhen she says we call indigo we call you africa african drums !!

[TrentGentry]

i wish the audience wasn't seated...it detracts from the feel..but erykah kills it as always :)

[afrocannabis]

ah kemetic badu, lov my gal!

[juanmora19910209]

I've heard her name in the past but never her music..i just skimmed her wiki & I know im a love her.

[LunaSail]

mahal kita erykah <3

[cantsingalick]

Her stage presence is always off the hook.

[cutebooti]

sara bellum wud be a got ass name