Erykah Badu

American singer-songwriter (born 1971)

Born: 26 February 1971
Dallas
Country: United States
Active: 1994–
Discography: 9 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 9 albums, from “Baduizm” (1997) to “Before the World Blows” (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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