Erykah Badu
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.
Filmography (45 titles)
7.9MovieLilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Self · 2025
MovieThom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
self · 2024
5.9MovieThe Piano Lesson
Lucille · 2024
10.0MovieRM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film
Self · 2022
7.0MovieHargrove
Self · 2022
MovieThe DOC
2022
7.1MovieSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 3
Self · 2021
10.0ShowVERZUZ
Self · 2020
10.0MovieDevil's Pie: D'Angelo
Self · 2019
6.2MovieWhat Men Want
Sister · 2019
6.0MovieThe Land
Turquoise · 2016
MovieBonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live
Self · 2014
6.8ShowHand of God
April · 2014
5.1MovieWhat Difference Does It Make?
Self · 2014
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2014
2.7MovieThey Die by Dawn
Stagecoach Mary · 2013
MovieErykah Badu - Live At Java Jazz Festival
2012
MovieVH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Self · 2011
7.6MovieThe Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Self (voice) · 2011
7.0MovieTeenage Paparazzo
Self (uncredited) · 2010
MovieErykah Badu Live at VH1 Soul Stage 2008
2008
7.1ShowYo Gabba Gabba!
2007
7.0MovieBefore the Music Dies
Self - Musician · 2006
6.8MovieDave Chappelle's Block Party
Self · 2005
MovieLife O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self · 2005
6.3MovieHouse of D
Lady / Bernadette · 2004
MovieLet's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
2003
8.1ShowChappelle's Show
2003
MovieErykah Badu: Live At North Sea Jazz Festival 2001
self · 2001
MTV 20: Jams
2001