Erykah Badu
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.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
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) | Music
United 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.
Sarah McLachlan is better broken
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.
Venus Williams’ fuzzy tennis racket case was a major serve
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
