Erykah Badu



First NameErykah
Last NameBadu
Full Name at BirthErica Abi Wright
Age40
Date of BirthFebruary 26, 1971
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, USA
Height5' (152 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignPisces
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolBooker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
UniversityGrambling State University
OccupationArtist, Producer, Actress
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameR&B vocalist, Baduizm
Music GenreR&B/Soul, R&B
Music StyleSoul, Alternative Rap, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary R&B, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock
Music MoodElegant, Intimate, Earthy, Organic, Carefree, Summery, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Confident, Stylish, Playful, Reflective, Soothing, Sophisticated, Confrontational, Sexy
InstrumentRap, Vocals
FatherWilliam Wright Jr.
MotherKolleen Maria Gipson Wright

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu (pronounced ), is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul".


Lucy Rank
#1,364
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2010

2007

2003

2000

1997

1997

Filmography

Selected Erykah Badu film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2004
Lady/Bernadette

2003
Musical Guest

1999
Rose Rose

1998
Queen Mousette

Soundtrack Credits

2010
2010 Soul Train Awards
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2005
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2005
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2004
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2002
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2002
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2001
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2000
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2000
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2000
Drop the Beat
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1997
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