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Erykah Badu is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress whose work blends R&B, soul, hip-hop and jazz influences. She emerged as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement with her debut album "Baduizm" in 1997. The record reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, was certified triple platinum in the United States and earned Grammy Awards for the album and its breakthrough single "On & On".

Later releases including "Mama's Gun", "Worldwide Underground", "New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)" and "New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)" established Badu as one of the genre's most distinctive artists. Her notable songs include "Bag Lady", "Tyrone", "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" and "Window Seat". She has also collaborated with artists including The Roots, Common, Janelle Monáe, Robert Glasper and Flying Lotus.

In 2015, Badu released the mixtape "But You Caint Use My Phone". After continuing to tour and collaborate with other musicians, she returned with "Before the World Blows", a collaborative album with producer The Alchemist, released in 2026 through her independent label Control FREAQ Records.

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