Erykah Badu was born Erica Abi Wright and professionally known as, are an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut album Baduizm in 1997, placed her at the forefront of the neo-soul movement, earning her the honorific nickname “Queen of Neo Soul” by music critics.

Badu’s career began after she opened a show for D’Angelo in 1994 in Fort Worth; leading to record label executive Kedar Massenburg signing her to Kedar Entertainment. Her first album, Baduizm, was released in February 1997. It spawned four singles: “On & On”, “Appletree”, “Next Lifetime” and “Otherside of the Game”. The album was certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her first live album, Live, was released in November 1997 and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA.

Does Erykah Badu believe in God?

Research state that, though Badu’s music has always included biblical metaphors and spiritual lyrics, she doesn’t adhere to any organized religion.

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