Erykah Badu

Born: 1971-02-26

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, 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". Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


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What Men Want

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Released: 2019-02-08

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn...

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Blues Brothers 2000

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Released: 1998-02-05

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her...

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The Cider House Rules

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Released: 1999-12-17

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch....

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House of D

as Lady / Bernadette
Released: 2005-04-29

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing...

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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Released: 2005-09-12

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town...

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Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

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Released: 2020-01-07

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave...

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Teenage Paparazzo

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Released: 2010-01-22

A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.

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The Land

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Released: 2016-07-29

Four teenage boys devote their summer to escaping the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, by pursuing a...

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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

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Released: 2005-06-07

On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology...

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They Die by Dawn

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Released: 2013-09-20

Four outlaws with a bounty on each head, set a date for a shootout in Langston, Oklahoma. The...

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The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

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Released: 2011-04-01

Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features...

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Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3

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Released: 2021-09-24

Get ready for the launch of Rihanna's 2021 Savage X Fenty collection. Celebrating togetherness...

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One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute

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Released: 1999-12-01

One Love documents the December 1999 tribute concert honoring reggae pioneer Bob Marley produced...

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The DOC

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Released: 2022-06-10

Dave Caplan’s directorial debut tells the inspirational story of hip hop icon The DOC, 30 years...

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What Difference Does It Make?

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Released: 2014-02-17

A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.

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Before the Music Dies

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Released: 2006-11-02

B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and...

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Hargrove

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Released: 2022-06-12

Jazz trumpet legend Roy Hargrove, deemed by his peers as a musical prophet, up close and...

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Bonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live

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Released: 2014-10-07

By the time Bonobo plays London's legendary Alexandra Palace on 28th November 2014, the epic...

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RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film

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Released: 2022-12-03

The magazine film of the album 'Indigo'.

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MTV Unplugged: Erykah Badu

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Released: 1997-11-18

Shot in New York (or possibly Canada), Erykah Badu performs songs from the Baduizm album for MTV...

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Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special

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Released: 2003-04-01

Unlike the TV series, this special episode is not a regular episode of Dragon Tales. Instead, it...

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Erykah Badu Live at VH1 Soul Stage 2008

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Released: 2008-02-29

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Erykah Badu Live

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Released: 2000-12-01

Dazzling documentary covering Erykah Badu's 2000 concert at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles.

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New York Undercover

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First aired: 1994-09-08

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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The Chris Rock Show

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First aired: 1997-02-07

The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris...

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Hand of God

as April
First aired: 2014-08-28

A morally corrupt judge suffers a breakdown and believes that God is speaking directly to him,...

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Chappelle's Show

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First aired: 2003-01-22

Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up...

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All That

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1994-04-16

The new kids of comedy bring the funny as All That, America’s #1 kid’s sketch comedy show,...

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The Oscars

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First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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MTV Unplugged

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First aired: 1989-11-26

MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry...

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VERZUZ

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First aired: 2020-03-24

VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and...

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