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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."
erykah's concert was more than exciting. she had a great band backing her along with awesome backup singers! erykah gave everything and more than i expected, though one never knows what to expect from her. her vocals were fabulous as usual and i can't wait to see her again! i am an avid concert goer that appreciates the sound of live music so i'm looking forward to seeing erykah's next performance....
This was my first time seeing Erykah Badu live! And I must admit she is a great performer. She really gets the audience involved. She did all of her hit songs and added great sound effects in between songs too! She is the best! I would highly recommend her show to anyone.
Erykah was in peak form that night, and her opener was amazing! Really got the crown riled up.
I am glad to have been a part of it, Ms. Bad knew how to keep the audience attention.
Erykah was amazing, She displayed so much passion and energy. Her performance was captivating and awe inspiring. If another opportunity to see her perform again comes up i would definately make every attempt to be there.
Erykah was at her best! She did classics as well as new material. LOOOOOOVED HER!!!!
The Erykah Badu was the bomb! I didn't know that girl can sing like that. I will see her every time she comes to So Cali.
Amazing show. Badu was even better in concert than I had imagined.
Erykah always delivers. Her shows are always high production value, she is witty and entertaining, political and positive. I've seen her perform three times and she has never disappointed. She always comes with her A game!
The show was fabulous! Erykah was in the house for real!
Her concert was the first concert I have ever been to. She was incredible, I will make sure to go to more concerts after seeing her. The people on the floor where a bit pushy but I guess that is to be expected.
Ms badu has so much soul that I will not need to go to church for another ten years. She rocks it like no other!
Now here is an artist that gives you what u want she rocks all night long. she has a very spiritual side as well come on to the show and let Erykah captivate your mind yayo!!!!!!!!!!
