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Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force who transcends music, film, and fashion. She is not only renowned for her songwriting, singing, and production skills; she is also celebrated for her capacity to heal, promote female wellness, challenge oppressive structures, and uphold the values of her Afrocentric and Black Feminist roots. Her imaginative blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards and praise since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every mixtape, soundtrack, single, video, and musical collaboration in between.
Badu incorporates elements of spirituality and mysticism into her music. Drawing on a range of religious and philosophical traditions to explore the nature of existence and consciousness. In this way, her music can be seen as a form of resistance against dominant cultural narratives and a celebration of alternative ways of being.
The past few years, both during and after the COVID pandemic, have been transformative for the Dallas native. Self-described as the "laziest artist in the world," Badu has been anything but idle. "Our need will be the real creator," Plato famously predicted, and Badu, resurrected by the pandemic, teemed with enough innovative ideas to crown her the mother of invention. She established a livestream company for artists, revolutionized home concerts, and launched BaduWorldMarket.com--an online exchange to showcase her favorite artisans who share her values and aesthetics. Then, in October 2021, came Badubotron, her own radio station on Sonos Radio filled with psychedelic music that's inspired her life and career. Her entrepreneurial streak continues.
Most recently, Apple Trees, Badu's cannabis accessory brand, collaborated with Cookies, an international cannabis lifestyle brand, to introduce That Badu, a premium line of cannabis designed with women's wellness in mind. With this release, the green-eyed singer-songwriter, best known for her hit "Bag Lady," aims to use everything in her sac to dispel stigmas surrounding cannabis usage, particularly for moms and women, by fusing wellness, fashion, art, and culture.
Badu's fashion influence has always been a natural extension of her artistry, and the impact her unique personal style has had on the fashion industry is hard to ignore. From her appearances at Fashion Week and the MET Gala to her numerous magazine covers, most recently Vogue, Badu's eclectic fashion statements have made her a style icon like no other. In May 2023, luxury fashion brand Marni will launch a capsule collection, featuring 40 fun and playful Badu inspired pieces.
While her success as a musician propelled her into the spotlight, it is her creative genius, ethereal wisdom, invention, style, fearlessness, and pioneering spirit that have enabled her to remain relevant and revered for the past three decades. To fans and followers who may look to her as a leader and a source of inspiration, eagerly awaiting her next release, both in music and in the market, she says, "Don't follow me; chart your own path."
This concert was everything I expected and more. She gave the performance only a Pisces could. And the touch of DC for the opening and closing shows how much attention she pays to her cities. It was such a special moment.
It was a fantastic show! If felt very compelling and audience engagement. She did a variety of her songs and mixes. The stage production was mesmerizing!! Erykah voice has not change a bit.. would definitely go back to another Badu show
Erykah Badu's was amazing but I could not see it. I had floor level seats and the person in front of me had big hair and moved side to side to make sure I couldn't see. It's a shame because I was 3 rows from the stage and couldn't see.
I had first seen the EFFORTLESS Erykah live in concert on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at the Freedom Hill venue in Sterling Heights. Great concert yet there were technical issues. I'd give it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. But, during the 4th of July weekend at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena in 2023, Erykah ate it up and left not one crumb or morsel. This was a STELLAR 5 out of 5 for sure! I have been into Erykah's music and eccentric uniqueness since the end of '96 when she released The Color Purple inspired video for her first hit On and On. I knew then she was a RARE find in this fickle entertainment industry. Her presence was and still is needed. I've always loved her opening act Yaasin Bey aka Mos Def since the late 90s. He was very impressive. Unsurprising since he's a great MC aside from being a great actor. What made Erykah so MESMERIZING is her knack for going against norms and being her own unapologetic self. The music alongside her INCREDIBLE voice kept me engaged. The tribal rhythms left the audience in awe. The band was EXTRAORDINARY. It was a 2 hour set and worth EVERY last cent! I drove through a rainstorm and Ms. Badu TRULY gave her all! No technical issues! No complaints! I am already looking forward to her next tour!
Erykah had me on my feet from the time she came on stage until the end of her show. She was wonderful and sounded great. Let me not forget that Most Def was great too. I would definitely buy tickets to see Erykah again. It was definitely a vibe.
Omg she came to Detroit she did that concert I will buy tickets to her concert again. She is the queen of concert
Drove From Houston To Dallas For The Unfollow Me Tour…BEST CONCERT EVER! it’s Was The Visual Light Show and the Energy For Me.
You have to had been there…if you have the opportunity to see Erykah in concert, do yourself a favor and treat yourself as you will be glad that you did! ✨
Went to the show in Philadelphia, she interacted well with the crowd and everyone knew all the lyrics.
Well....didn't get to see all of Yasiin Bey's performance but what I caught left much to be desired. Badu is Badu, she always delivers. Band was playing waaaay too long before she came out though and I don't think she did anything from the first New Amerykah album.
