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Erykah Badu, the Grammy-winning neo-soul singer-songwriter from Dallas, rose to fame with her debut album Baduizm and continues to shape modern R&B with her soulful voice and poetic lyrics. Her influence spans jazz, hip-hop, and soul, making Erykah Badu a staple name for fans searching for conscious music and innovative live performances.
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Erykah Badu won her first Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for the song "On & On" in 1998.
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Q:Which artists has she collaborated with?
A:Common, The Roots, D'Angelo, Outkast, Mos Def, Robert Glasper.
She has collaborated across hip-hop, jazz, and soul, frequently appearing with artists like Common, The Roots, D'Angelo, and Robert Glasper.
Q:Which notable hit songs define Erykah Badu's career?
A:On & On; Tyrone; Bag Lady; Next Lifetime; Window Seat.
Songs like 'On & On' and 'Bag Lady' showcase her lyrical depth, signature vocal delivery, and commercial success across neo-soul and R&B charts.
Erykah Badu Fact Sheet
Born

Erica Abi Wright was born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971.

Top Albums

Mama’s Gun (2000), Baduizm (1997), New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War) (2008), Worldwide Underground (2003), New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh) (2010).

Top Songs

... & On (2000), Didn't Cha Know (2000), Next Lifetime (1997), Certainly (1997), Appletree (1997), Window Seat (2010), Bag Lady (2000), Other Side Of The Game (1997), Orange Moon (2000), ...& On (2000).

Grammys

5 won and 20 nominated.

Billboard Hot 100

2 Top-10 Hits

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