Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu is a neo-soul artist from Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas-born "Queen of Neo-Soul", whose debut Baduizm defined a genre.
Who is Erykah Badu?
Erykah Badu (Erica Wright) is a singer, songwriter and producer from Dallas, Texas.
Known for
Her debut Baduizm (1997), with "On & On" and "Next Lifetime", and the live album with "Tyrone". Mama's Gun (2000) gave us "Bag Lady" and "Didn't Cha Know?", and the New Amerykah albums (2008 and 2010) added "Window Seat".
Style
A jazzy voice that slides between singing and spoken word, over soulful, hip-hop-based grooves. Her lyrics are full of life lessons, spirituality and humor, and she is just as famous for her bold look.
Impact
Erykah Badu is one of the founders of neo-soul and was part of the Soulquarians collective with Questlove, J Dilla and D'Angelo. Generations of singers, from Jill Scott to Ari Lennox, follow in her footsteps.
Erykah Badu: quick answers
What genre is Erykah Badu?
Erykah Badu’s music falls under Neo-Soul. Erykah Badu is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
Where is Erykah Badu from?
Erykah Badu is from Dallas, Texas.
What is Erykah Badu’s real name?
Erykah Badu’s real name is Erica Wright.
When did Erykah Badu start?
Erykah Badu has been active since 1994.
Who did Erykah Badu influence?
Erykah Badu influenced Ari Lennox, Ice Spice and The Internet.
Which artists are similar to Erykah Badu?
If you like Erykah Badu, listen to Ari Lennox, Common, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, The Internet and The Roots.
