Erykah Badu is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is known for her soulful sound and her unique style of dressing.
Erykah Badu is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is best known for her unique style of neo-soul music, which blends elements of soul, hip-hop, and jazz. Badu has released five studio albums, including her debut album Baduizm (1997), which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. She has also won four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for New Amerykah Part One (2008) and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for “Honey” (2009).
Badu was born Erica Abi Wright in Dallas, Texas, on February 26, 1971. She began singing in her church choir at the age of four and was a member of the school band in high school. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, she attended Grambling State University in Louisiana, where she studied theater and dance.
Badu’s career began in 1994 when she signed with Kedar Entertainment. She released her debut album, Baduizm, in 1997, which was a critical and commercial success. The album spawned the hit singles “On & On” and “Next Lifetime” and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Her follow-up album, Mama’s Gun (2000), was also a success and spawned the hit single “Bag Lady”.
In 2003, Badu released her third album, Worldwide Underground, which featured the hit single “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)”. Her fourth album, New Amerykah Part One (2008), was a critical and commercial success and earned her two Grammy Awards. Her fifth album, New Amerykah Part Two (2010), was also a success and spawned the hit single “Window Seat”.
In addition to her music career, Badu has also acted in several films, including The Cider House Rules (1999), House of D (2004), and The Land (2016). She has also appeared in television shows, including The Boondocks (2005) and The Cleveland Show (2009).
Badu is also an activist and has been involved in several social causes, including the Black Lives Matter movement. She has also been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and has spoken out against police brutality.
Badu is one of the most influential and successful female artists of her generation. Her unique blend of soul, hip-hop, and jazz has earned her critical acclaim and commercial success. She has also been an outspoken advocate for social justice and has used her platform to speak out against injustice.