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Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, Texas) is an American 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", "Love Of My Life", "On & On", "Bag Lady", "The Healer", "Honey" and "Soldier". Her lyrics are highly personal urban philosophy which throw emotional challenges in the face of the listener. She weaves unusual musical influences together creating a rich texture of sound. |
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News in english
about Erykah Badu
(August / 2009)
BRIAN MCCOLLUM: Big gigs include Erykah Badu, Tori Amos Date: 06 Aug 2009
Detroit Free Press -
It's all about endurance: Two of Detroit's legendary musical names bring classic songs, timeless moves and evergreen harmonies as Motown rolls on through its big birthday year.
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Review: Erykah Badu Performs at Merriweather Post Pavilion Date: 10 Aug 2009
Washington Post -
For some artists, a summertime show offers the chance to perform breezy, feel-good hits to a friendly crowd fortified by booze and sunshine. For Erykah Badu, a summer concert is an opportunity to don a vinyl cat suit, rail about the government and freak the guy playing a pan flute.
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Album: The Rebel Yell, Love & War (BBE) (Independent)
Date: 27 Aug 2009
James Poyser has been a vital part of Philadelphia's Soulquarians generation, his production and keyboard skills crucial components in the success of such as Erykah Badu, Common, D'Angelo, Jill Scott and The Roots. With 'The Rebel Yell', he steps out as prime mover of his own project, fronted by lead vocalist SupaStar.
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