Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is a multiple Grammy-winner, African-American soul singer and songwriter, whose 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".
Early in her career, B...
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Date of birth:
- Feb 26, 1971 (age 38 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Musical Genres:
- Jazz ,
- Neo soul ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Alternative hip hop ,
- Soul music ,
- Soul jazz ,
- Funk ,
- Hip Hop ,
- Electronica ,
- Contemporary R&B
Also known as:
- Erica Abi Wright
