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Erykah Badu
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Singers · b. 1971

Erykah Badu

American singer-songwriter (born 1971)

Born
26 February 1971
Dallas
Country
United States
Active
1994–
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Erykah Badu is a jazz musician who plays voice. Erykah Badu was born on 26 February 1971 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under soul and neo soul. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Baduizm” (1997) to “NTS Session” (2026).

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip-hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut studio album Baduizm (1997), placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by music critics. Badu's career began after opening a show for D'Angelo in 1994 in Fort Worth, which led to record label executive Kedar Massenburg signing her to Kedar Entertainment. Badu's first album, Baduizm, was released in February 11, 1997. It spawned four singles: "On & On", "Appletree", "Next Lifetime" and "Otherside of the Game". The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Baduizm 1997 · Universal Live 1997 · Live · Kedar Entertainment Mama’s Gun 2000 · Motown Worldwide Underground 2003 · Motown
Live 2008 · Live
New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War) 2008
Radio City Music Hall, NYC 2008 · Live
New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh) 2010 · Control Freaq Before the World Blows 2026 · Control Freaq
NTS Session 2026 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Erykah Badu is credited as a sideman

1998 Aquemini — OutKast lead vocals
1999 Things Fall Apart — The Roots performer, vocals
2000 Stankonia — OutKast performer, background vocals
2004 Mahogany Vibe — Roy Ayers performer
2006 Timeless — Sérgio Mendes vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Erykah Badu play?

Erykah Badu is known for playing voice.

When and where was Erykah Badu born?

Erykah Badu was born 26 February 1971 in Dallas.

What are Erykah Badu's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Baduizm (1997), Live (1997), Mama’s Gun (2000), Worldwide Underground (2003) and New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War) (2008).

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