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Erykah Badu is the pseudonym of Erica Abi Wright, an American singer, singer-songwriter, poet, and composer. Born in Dallas, Texas, in 1971, she is a vegan who resides in Dallas. Badu was educated at Grambling State University and began her work period in 1994. She performs in the soul, neo soul, acid jazz, contemporary R&B, funk, and hip hop genres, primarily using her voice as an instrument.
Her notable works include the albums *Baduizm* and *Mama's Gun*, as well as *Metaphysics of Audio Production*. Badu has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She writes in English and speaks the language natively. In addition to her musical career, she has worked in the acting department.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 5
Top works
- Metaphysics of Audio Production
- Baduizm
- Mama's gun
- Erykah Badu - Baduizm
- Mama's Gun
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Dallas, Texas, USA
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. 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…
Known for
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- Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams — self2024
- The DOC2022
- Hargrove — Self2022
- RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film — Self2022
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 — Self2021
- VERZUZ — Self2020
- What Men Want — Sister2019
- Devil's Pie: D'Angelo — Self2019
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Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip-hop, Badu gained prominence in the late 1990s with her debut studio album "Baduizm" (1997), which positioned her as a leading figure in the neo soul movement and earned her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" from music critics. Her career began after opening for "D'Angelo" in 1994, which led to her signing with Kedar Entertainment.
Key facts
- Born
- Erica Abi Wright , ( 1971-02-26 ) February 26, 1971 (age 55) , Dallas , Texas, U.S.
- Occupations
- Singer songwriter record producer actress
- Years active
- 1994–present
- Works
- Discography
- Partners
- André 3000 (1995–1998) The D.O.C. (2003–2004) Jay Electronica (2004–2009)
- Awards
- Full list
- Genres
- Neo soul R&B psychedelic soul conscious hip-hop
- Instrument
- Vocals
- Labels
- Control Freaq Motown Kedar Universal Empire
- Formerly of
- Soulquarians
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Erica
- Family name
- Wright
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Dallas
- Occupation
- writer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Field of work
- music composing
- Genre
- neo soul
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- erykah-badu.com
- Image
- Erykah Badu in Nation19 Magazine.jpg
- Number of children
- 3
- Residence
- Dallas
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- Erykah Badu
- start of work period
- 1994-00-00
- pseudonym
- Erykah Badu
- social media followers
- 8050
- lifestyle
- veganism
- nominated for
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- writing language
- English language
- birth name
- Erica Abi Wright
- name in native language
- Erica Wright
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Encyclopedic overview
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). Badu's first live album, Live, was released in November 1997, and contained her signature song "Tyrone" and was subsequently certified double platinum by the RIAA.
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