Released 1997
Baduizm
Erykah BaduA Critical Review of Erykah Badu's Baduizm
Erykah Badu's album Baduizm is a classic debut album that captivated the world with its blend of neo-soul, jazz, and …
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Released 2000
Mama's Gun
Erykah BaduMama's Gun by Erykah Badu: A Critical Review of the Iconic Album
Erykah Badu is one of the most prominent and iconic artists of the neo-soul movement of the late 90s and early 2000s.…
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Released 2000
Mama’s Gun
Erykah BaduMama’s Gun: the story Erykah Badu wants to tell
Mama’s Gun- Album Overview Erykah Badu's sophomore album, "Mama's Gun," was released on November 6, 2000, through Mot…
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Released 2008
New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War)
Erykah BaduA Critical Review of Erykah Badu's New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War)
Erykah Badu is one of the most distinctive and influential voices in contemporary R&B. Her music is a unique blend of…
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Released 2010
New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh)
Erykah BaduA Critical Review of Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh)
Erykah Badu is a powerhouse of an artist. To classify her as just a neo-soul singer would be a gross injustice. Rathe…
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Released 2003
Worldwide Underground
Erykah BaduA Critical Review of the Album: Worldwide Underground by Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu is a dangerous woman. Not only is she a successful artist who has won multiple Grammy Awards, but she’s a…
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