Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright, on February 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas) is an American neo-soul, R&B/hip hop artist whose work crosses over into jazz. She is best known for her singles "You Got Me," her collaboration with The Roots; as well as her own songs "Tyrone"; "Next Lifetime"; "On & On"; "Bag Lady"; and "Cleva." Influenced early on by singers such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Chaka Khan, (her all-time favorite artist), Erykah was taking to the local radio microphones, freestyling on the air by the age of 14.  Now in her prime, her lyrics are highly personal urban philosophies which throw emotional challenges in the face of the listener. She weaves unusual musical influences together creating a rich texture of sound. In many aspects she remains the quintessential Hip-Hop B-Girl, although she no longer rhymes.  Some music journalists have labeled her Nu soul or neo sou, often comparing her to Billie Holiday in lyrical delivery and grouping her with D'Angelo in musical genre. She has performed with roots rock reggae musician and singer Burning Spear.  Badu appeared in the films Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, House of D, "Before the Music Dies", and Dave Chappelle's Block Party. She also appeared in scenes of the music video of Miko Marks' 2006 recording 'Mama' and Common's video for "The Light."  See Erykah Badu LIVE!  Purchase your Erykah Badu tickets today!