{"title":"Erykah Badu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Erykah Badu\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eErica Abi Wright was born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971. She attended Grambling State University before pursuing music full-time. Her debut Baduizm (1997, Kedar Entertainment \/ Universal) became a landmark of the neo-soul movement, winning two Grammy Awards including Best R\u0026amp;B Album. She has been closely associated with the Soulquarians collective alongside D'Angelo, Questlove, J Dilla, Common, and Bilal. Her relationships with both André 3000 of OutKast and Common produced her sons Seven Sirius Benjamin (with André) and Puma Sabti Curry (with Common's friend the D.O.C.). She has continued releasing material periodically across the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eErykah Badu's sound combines neo-soul, R\u0026amp;B, soul, jazz fusion, and hip hop soul with extensive jazz vocal phrasing, spoken-word elements, and lyrical content addressing spirituality, social commentary, and personal experience. Her work is widely considered foundational to neo-soul as a recognized genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaduizm (1997, Kedar\/Universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive (1997, Kedar\/Universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMama's Gun (2000, Motown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide Underground (2003, Motown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Amerykah Part One (4th World War) (2008, Motown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) (2010, Motown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBut You Caint Use My Phone mixtape (2015, Motown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Kedar\/Universal and Motown pressings of the Erykah Badu catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, including the 20th anniversary edition of Baduizm and 25th anniversary deluxe editions, have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Erykah Badu typically start with Baduizm (1997) or Mama's Gun (2000). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"erykah-badu-baduizm-cd","title":"Baduizm CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing a standing-room-only headlining stint at NYC's Soul Cafe, Erykah releases an album that has been cited as \"A musical celebration of cool jazz and warm soul, undercut with '90s hip-hop sensibility by a gifted poetess\" (Blues \u0026amp; Soul).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540732883127,"sku":"210000056950","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/186245.jpg?v=1781154050"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-new-amerykah-part-one-4th-world-war-purple-vinyl","title":"New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a series of celebrated records from Erykah Badu where she explores a post-Civil Rights landscape...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540939911351,"sku":"210000076172","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/amerykah.jpg?v=1781154793"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-baduizm-vinyl","title":"Baduizm 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Baduizm debuted on February 11, 1997, it was just as she had described, jam-packed with concepts that spoke to a higher consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540953018551,"sku":"210000034142","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/badu-erykah-baduizm-2lp.jpg?v=1781154843"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-worldwide-underground-purple-vinyl","title":"Worldwide Underground LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBadu's 3rd album reissued on limited shades of purple vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540952985783,"sku":"210000067725","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/ery.jpg?v=1781154845"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-mama-s-gun-vinyl","title":"Mama's Gun LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a shot of soulful sounds with Erykah Badu's \"Mama's Gun\" LP! This classic album is a musical masterpiece that will have you feeling groovy like it's 2000 all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540953051319,"sku":"210000031789","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3424407.jpg?v=1781154844"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-new-amerykah-part-one-4th-world-war-vinyl","title":"New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Amerykah Part One (4th World War) is the fourth studio album by American R\u0026amp;B singer Erykah Badu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541003088055,"sku":"210000033993","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/r-1280461-1230631519-jpeg-900x.webp?v=1781155040"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-new-amerykah-part-two-return-of-the-ankh-vinyl-6078","title":"New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a series of celebrated records from Erykah Badu where she explores a post-Civil Rights landscape...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541003120823,"sku":"210000076174","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/badu.jpg?v=1781155043"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-mama-s-gun-vinyl-180g","title":"Mama's Gun 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBadu's third album, with the hit single \"Bag Lady.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541074489527,"sku":"210000048985","price":58.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/41tf-tmwcl-sx425.jpg?v=1781155306"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-new-amerykah-part-one-cd","title":"New Amerykah Part One CD","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785629741239,"sku":"210000063244","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-mama-s-gun-cd-3822","title":"Mama's Gun CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eErykah Badu's \"Mama's Gun\" spills over with a rich blend of funk, soul, and personal storytelling, perfectly echoed through the smooth experience of this CD format. With each play, the tactile interaction between fingers and disc deepens the connection, making tracks like \"Bag Lady\" and \"Didn't Cha Know\" resonate even more profoundly. This album is a treasure trove of emotion and artistry, inviting you to appreciate its nuances as you enjoy the melodic flow within.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785695539383,"sku":"210000037020","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1078880.jpg?v=1783045680"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-mama-s-gun-cd-5928","title":"Mama's Gun CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eErykah Badu's \"Mama's Gun\" flips the script on R\u0026amp; B conventions, blending heartfelt lyricism with jazzy undertones that never settle. Dive into tracks like \"Bag Lady\" and \"Green Eyes,\" where contradictions between vulnerability and confidence play out like a masterclass in emotional complexity. Here, Badu teeters delicately between personal and universal, crafting narratives that resonate, yet refuse to be pinned down. This isn't just a record; it's a reflection of both self-doubt and self-assurance that feels as fresh today as it did at its release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785695998135,"sku":"210000103242","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/340863.jpg?v=1783045681"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-baduizm-translucent-lemon-yellow-vinyl","title":"Baduizm 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eErykah Badu’s \"Baduizm 2LP\" on translucent lemon yellow vinyl brings her soulful magic to life in a bold and striking format. This double album is packed with grooves that blend R\u0026amp;B and soul, featuring timeless tracks that explore her unique artistry. Each spin reveals a fresh dimension of Badu’s poetic lyricism and rich vocals, perfect for any vinyl enthusiast or Badu fan looking to add a splash of color to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785800986807,"sku":"210000104257","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4289007-3560153.jpg?v=1783045958"},{"product_id":"erykah-badu-new-amerykah-part-two-return-of-the-ankh-vinyl-6788","title":"New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e2010 release, the fifth studio album from the R\u0026amp;B\/Neo-Soul superstar. In contrast to New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu's emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships. \"We used a lot of analog instruments...harps, strings, drums, piano, and even a Theremin, to give the album that sonic feel,\" says Badu. \"There's a strong undercurrent of bottom, a rumbling to these songs that feels good to me. 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