Erykah Badu
United KingdomartistFemaleb. 19709.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Erykah Badu is an American singer-songwriter and actress often hailed as the 'Queen of Neo-Soul,' who drew inspiration from Roberta Flack's music and style, contributing to the evolution of contemporary R&B.
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Erykah Badu is set to perform at the event featuring Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean 'in an amazing place' as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 yearsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
Erykah Badu is recognized as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement alongside Jill Scott.
U2 lyder næsten, som om de mener det
Denmark· 2026-02-27
Erykah Badu is mentioned as an artist Thundercat was working with during his time in Suicidal Tendencies.
‘Choosing happy is a hell of a process’: Thundercat on funk, lost friends and being fired by Snoop Dogg (possibly) | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Erykah Badu is known for her song 'Gone Baby, Don’t Be Long'.
Not Mariah again! New music playlists for the Christmas party season | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Erykah Badu is a powerful queen of Neo-Soul who captivates audiences with her unique sound and stage presence.
Erykah Badu in Zürich: Königin des Neo-Soul
Switzerland· 2025-11-14Erykah Badu was one of the artists in session while D'Angelo was working on the Voodoo album.
D’Angelo was far more than the shirtless sex symbol he was painted as | D'AngeloUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-15
Erykah Badu is mentioned as one of the prominent figures alongside D'Angelo in the neo-soul movement.
D’Angelo (1974-2025), um nome maior da neo-soul | Obituário
Portugal· 2025-10-15
Erykah Badu is one of the stars interviewed in the documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery.
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Canada· 2025-09-18
Erykah Badu performed at the Lilith Fair festival.
Ally Pankiw takes on Lilith Fair to show how the festival paved the way for female artistsCanada· 2025-09-13
Erykah Badu is another prominent figure styled by Ronald Burton.
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United States· 2025-08-30
Erykah Badu is another artist featured in Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant playlists.
New York chef Kwame Onwuachi aims to tell cultural stories with foodCanada· 2025-07-12
Yaya Bey sounds like Jill Scott and Erykah Badu's natural successor.
Skivrecension: Yaya Bey – ”Do it afraid”
Sweden· 2025-06-20
Erykah Badu is noted as one of the US greats Omar has worked with in the neo-soul era.
‘I’m closer to the end than the beginning’: British soul legend Omar on EastEnders, Stevie Wonder and his industry battles | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Erykah Badu's song popularized the phrase 'I stay woke' in 2008.
Warum Wokeness nur den Eliten dientSwitzerland· 2025-05-21
Erykah Badu made a unique fashion statement at the Met Gala in 2023.
Ensi yönä järjestettävä Met-gaala tunnetaan erikoisista puvuista – Kuvat näyttävät mieleenpainuvat asut viime vuosilta
Finland· 2025-05-05
King Mswati flew in American singer Erykah Badu to perform at his 46th birthday celebration.
King Mswati’s greed and repression are a growing threat to southern Africa – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-14
King Mswati flew in American singer Erykah Badu to perform at his 46th birthday celebration.
King Mswati’s greed and repression are a growing threat to southern Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-14Erykah Badu made waves online when she took to the stage at Billboard’s Women in Music ceremony wearing a brown, curvaceous knit bodysuit.
Erykah Badu’s ‘booty’ bodysuit may have had a hidden messageUnited States· 2025-04-03
Roberta Flack's career laid a foundation for pop and neo-soul artists like Erykah Badu.
IN MEMORIAM: KILLING SOFTLY WITH HER SONG - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-03-13
Roy Ayers collaborated with Erykah Badu on her second album, Mama’s Gun.
Roy Ayers obituary | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Erykah Badu is one of the artists created by the sound of Roy Ayers mixed with cosmic soul-jazz.
Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84United States· 2025-03-06
Erykah Badu called him 'the king of neo soul'.
Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine singer and jazz-funk pioneer, dies at 84United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Erykah Badu is noted as a colleague of Angie Stone in the neo soul movement.
Angie Stone, pionnière du rap et figure de la neo soul, meurt dans un accident
France· 2025-03-04
Angie Stone has written songs for Erykah Badu during her career.
Angie Stone, morta in un incidente stradale la cantante soul nominata per 3 Grammy
Italy· 2025-03-02
Stone also wrote songs for Erykah Badu and Raphael Saadiq.
Soul singer Angie Stone dies in a car crash at 63 | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-01Roberta Flack inspired artists like Erykah Badu.
Roberta Flek, američka diva soul muzike i pevačica hita „Killing Me Softly“, preminula u 88. godini
Serbia· 2025-02-25
She became associated with the growth of quiet storm, a deep, mature and ruminative offshoot of R&B that later inspired the likes of Erykah Badu.
Roberta Flack, soul icon famous for Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-24
Flack’s impressive range of influences and collaborators was testament to her multidisciplinary approach and idiosyncratic style.
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88 | SoulUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24
