Her vocal ability is unsurpassed and has often been likened to jazz legend Billie Holliday. “Reasons to believe Badu to be one of the best R&B performers of her generation have never been in short supply tonight, she only confirms them.” - The Guardian UK (2012)īorn Erica Wright in Dallas, Texas, Badu christened herself after her favourite jazz-scat sound, “ba-du”. Her sharp-wit and social-conscious song-writing style responsible for producing the hit songs ‘On & On’, ‘Tyrone’ and ‘Window Seat’ is only surpassed by her electrifying stage presence and soulful vocal ability. Her 1997 debut album ‘Baduizm’ debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts, earning multi-platinum sales and two Grammys: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Album. Since the beginning of her reign – singer, songwriter, producer, director and actor – Badu’s unique approach to soul has redefined the genre, described as a mix of traditional soul vocals, staccato hip-hop rhythms and a laid-back jazzy groove by The New York Times.īadu’s impressive discography has dominated the charts throughout her 16-year career and garnered multiple Grammy Awards. Universally regarded as the ‘Queen of Soul’, ERYKAH BADU will grace her dedicated legion of Australian fans with headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne following her Bluesfest appearances.
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