{"id":3396,"date":"2026-05-04T00:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T05:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/?p=3396"},"modified":"2026-05-04T02:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:23:28","slug":"the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas","title":{"rendered":"The Magic of Baduizm: Why the Heart of Neo-Soul Beats in South Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a world where the music industry often demands that an artist become a convenient product, Erykah Badu chose the path of an architect of her reality. Her phenomenon cannot be limited to the genre of neo-soul alone; she is a living ecosystem in which African roots, jazz improvisation, and the street energy of hip-hop weave into a single visual and intellectual code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erykah Badu is not merely the voice of a generation or a Grammy winner. She is a woman who turned her name into a spiritual manifesto and her native Dallas into the center of a creative universe. From bold freestyles in Deep Ellum to her sacred service as a doula, we reveal the story of a queen on <a href=\"http:\/\/dallaski.com\">dallaski.com<\/a> who taught the world to hear the inner light through the gritty beat of Texas streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1072\" height=\"1072\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-8.png 1072w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-8-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-8-696x696.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1b6a5d97165\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1b6a5d97165\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Erykah_Badus_Inner_Light\" >Erykah Badu\u2019s Inner Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#A_Spiritual_Manifesto\" >A Spiritual Manifesto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#A_Place_of_Power_and_Experimentation\" >A Place of Power and Experimentation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#The_Alchemy_of_Genres_in_the_Heart_of_Dallas\" >The Alchemy of Genres in the Heart of Dallas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Authenticity_Above_All\" >Authenticity Above All<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#The_Neo-Soul_Revolution_Launching_into_Space\" >The Neo-Soul Revolution: Launching into Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Spiritual_Guide_and_Philanthropist\" >Spiritual Guide and Philanthropist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Doula_Service_on_the_Edge_of_Worlds\" >Doula: Service on the Edge of Worlds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#The_BLIND_Organization_Investing_in_the_Future\" >The B.L.I.N.D. Organization: Investing in the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Public_Duty_as_a_Lifestyle\" >Public Duty as a Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Style_as_a_visual_credo\" >Style as a visual credo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-3396-the-magic-of-baduizm-why-the-heart-of-neo-soul-beats-in-south-dallas\/#Sources\" >Sources:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erykah_Badus_Inner_Light\"><\/span>Erykah Badu\u2019s Inner Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The upbringing of the future star was firmly rooted in the legacy of strong women who shaped her worldview. Her mother, who dedicated herself to the <a href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16344-how-culture-developed-in-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theater<\/a>, passed on an understanding of the stage as a space for deep self-expression, while her grandmother served as a spiritual pillar, complementing the family&#8217;s creative energy with her wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This familial foundation allowed Erykah to feel her first true stage drive while still in elementary school. It was there, within the walls of an ordinary school, that a childhood hobby began to transform into a professional passion and an awareness of her own power before an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She received her first taste of stage drive and the realization that the stage was her calling while in the early grades at Pelican School. It was there that her childhood fascination began to turn into a professional passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Spiritual_Manifesto\"><\/span>A Spiritual Manifesto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The true transformation of the artist\u2019s personality occurred through a conscious change in spelling and surname. This was not merely a marketing ploy but a profound spiritual act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Erykah.<\/strong> Changing the Latin \u201ci\u201d to \u201cy\u201d and adding the \u201ckah\u201d suffix held sacred meaning. In the singer&#8217;s philosophy, \u201ckah\u201d symbolizes the inner light of a person that they carry to the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badu.<\/strong> The surname Wright gave way to the jazz syllable \u201cBadu.\u201d This favorite jazz scat became her nickname, reflecting the freedom of improvisation and an unbreakable bond with her musical roots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This journey from Erica Wright to Erykah Badu is a story of how a girl from the neighborhoods of South Dallas was able to transform her heritage, family traditions, and childhood dreams into a global symbol of neo-soul. She remained faithful to her inner light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1548\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9.png 1548w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9-1536x1016.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-9-696x460.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1548px) 100vw, 1548px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Place_of_Power_and_Experimentation\"><\/span>A Place of Power and Experimentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early nineties, the historic district of Deep Ellum was not just a part of Dallas, but a boiling cauldron of musical freedom. This location, known for its century-old history of jazz and blues, became the epicenter of a new cultural wave where the boundaries between genres and social statuses blurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few know that before becoming the \u201cQueen of Neo-Soul,\u201d Erykah earned respect on the streets as a bold rap performer under the pseudonym <strong>MC Apples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Drive.<\/strong> Deep Ellum became the perfect playground for her experiments, where street hip-hop directly collided with intellectual jazz improvisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing a Signature.<\/strong> It was in smoky local clubs that the artist&#8217;s signature style was born\u2014a unique blend of free improvisation and an uncompromising, hard-hitting beat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Alchemy_of_Genres_in_the_Heart_of_Dallas\"><\/span>The Alchemy of Genres in the Heart of Dallas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The uniqueness of <a href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-2824-chantal-crawford-the-muse-and-strategist-who-transformed-the-dallas-art-scene-into-a-global-brand\">Deep Ellum<\/a> lay in the fact that it allowed musicians to \u201cmake mistakes\u201d and seek new sounds without pressure from major labels, acting as a free creative laboratory right in the center of Dallas. Erykah Badu drew inspiration from the deep jazz foundation of this district, which for decades preserved the memory of performances by legends of the past, allowing her to build a strong connection with the region&#8217;s musical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She masterfully integrated characteristic jazz fluidity and improvisational softness into a modern, dynamic, and rigid rhythmic pattern, creating a sound that felt simultaneously like a nod to the past and a bold innovation. At this point, a unique cultural synthesis occurred. The raw street energy of freestyle merged with deep philosophical reflections and intellectual pursuit, which later laid a solid foundation for the formation of an entire musical genre\u2014neo-soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authenticity_Above_All\"><\/span>Authenticity Above All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after achieving global fame and a shelf full of Grammy statues, Badu never broke her connection to her roots. She continues to support local venues actively, understanding that it is in such \u201claboratories\u201d that the future of music is born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to her presence and patronage, the authentic atmosphere of Dallas remains alive, reminding new generations of artists: to change the world, sometimes it is enough just to change the sound of your neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10.png 1800w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-10-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Neo-Soul_Revolution_Launching_into_Space\"><\/span>The Neo-Soul Revolution: Launching into Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1997, the release of the album <strong>\u201cBaduizm\u201d<\/strong> was a true cultural explosion that forever changed the landscape of modern music. At a time when mainstream R&amp;B was becoming increasingly synthetic and predictable, the Texas diva offered the world something fundamentally different\u2014an organic, living sound that literally bloomed with the scents of herbs and the damp asphalt of South Dallas streets. The album didn&#8217;t just top the charts; it legitimized neo-soul as a new intellectual direction where the past and future met at a single point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of \u201cBaduizm\u201d was based on several fundamental components that formed a new cultural paradigm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual Code.<\/strong> High African headwraps (geles) and Erykah&#8217;s characteristic ethnic style became a manifesto of a new intellectual fashion. This was not just a stage image, but a powerful visual statement of pride in one\u2019s heritage and the aesthetics of Afrocentrism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Textual Depth.<\/strong> Badu\u2019s lyrics took the genre beyond standard love stories. Her texts touched on complex issues of self-discovery, the search for African identity in the modern world, and deep metaphysics, engaging the listener in a philosophical dialogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musical Foundation.<\/strong> Rejecting cold, mechanical samples in favor of \u201cbreathing\u201d live instruments returned a lost humanity to music. The use of double bass, warm keyboards, and soft jazz percussion created a space for improvisation where every sound seemed like a living organism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through \u201cBaduizm,\u201d Erykah Badu proved that music could be simultaneously popular and incredibly complex. She elevated neo-soul from the underground clubs of Dallas to a \u201ccosmic\u201d scale, showing that sincerity, live sound, and intellectual search can resonate with millions of people around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiritual_Guide_and_Philanthropist\"><\/span>Spiritual Guide and Philanthropist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Erykah Badu\u2019s influence on her hometown extends far beyond music charts or stage performances. For Dallas, she is not only the \u201cQueen of Neo-Soul\u201d but also an active public figure whose work is aimed at supporting life in all its manifestations\u2014from physical birth to the cultural development of youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doula_Service_on_the_Edge_of_Worlds\"><\/span>Doula: Service on the Edge of Worlds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Erykah Badu, the role of a doula (a birth assistant) is not a celebrity hobby or a passing interest, but a deep conviction in the sacredness and magic of life. She officially practices in Dallas, helping women navigate the experience of motherhood with dignity and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spiritual Mission.<\/strong> Badu views childbirth as the highest creative act. She often emphasizes that her duty is to be the \u201cdoor\u201d through which new life enters this world, ensuring the emotional and physical comfort of the mother.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Approach.<\/strong> The singer underwent appropriate training and often accompanies births for free for families in her community, considering it her spiritual tithe to her native city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_BLIND_Organization_Investing_in_the_Future\"><\/span>The B.L.I.N.D. Organization: Investing in the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The artist&#8217;s social responsibility was embodied in the creation of the non-profit organization <strong>B.L.I.N.D.<\/strong> (Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultural Hub.<\/strong> The organization is based at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas. This is a symbolic location that has been a center for African American culture in Texas for decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Youth Development.<\/strong> The foundation&#8217;s activities are aimed at providing teenagers with access to creative tools\u2014from music studios to art workshops. Badu is convinced that providing youth with the means for self-expression is the best way to prevent social problems and develop a healthy community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Duty_as_a_Lifestyle\"><\/span>Public Duty as a Lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Badu doesn&#8217;t just fund projects; she is integrated into the life of Dallas. Her presence in the city is a constant reminder that a world-class star can remain a part of her neighborhood. Through B.L.I.N.D., she provides teenagers with mentorship, helping them find their own \u201cinner light\u201d that she once sang about herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of the role of a \u201ccosmic doula\u201d and a social architect makes Erykah Badu a unique figure in modern show business: she doesn&#8217;t just create culture; she grows it\u2014literally and metaphorically\u2014in the very heart of Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-11.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-11-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-11-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallaski.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/image-11-696x442.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Style_as_a_visual_credo\"><\/span>Style as a visual credo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The artist never conformed to the standards of glamour. Her looks at the Met Gala or New York Fashion Week are always a blend of Afrofuturism and Texas cowboy chic. She masterfully combines massive jewelry, vintage hats, and complex patterns. Such aesthetics have become an inspiration for many designers, yet for Erykah herself, clothing remains merely an extension of her inner universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erykah Badu remains the primary ambassador of Dallas. Her creative hub, <strong>Badu World Market<\/strong>, has become a center of gravity for the creative class. She proved that one can become a global icon without severing ties with the zip code of one&#8217;s childhood. Her voice continues to resonate in the works of young artists who learn the most important lesson from the queen\u2014to be honest with one&#8217;s own nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorker.com\/magazine\/2016\/04\/25\/erykah-badu-the-godmother-of-soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.newyorker.com\/magazine\/2016\/04\/25\/erykah-badu-the-godmother-of-soul<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Erykah-Badu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Erykah-Badu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theneedledrop.com\/news\/erykah-badu-confirms-new-album-the-alchemist-named-as-sole-producer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/theneedledrop.com\/news\/erykah-badu-confirms-new-album-the-alchemist-named-as-sole-producer\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thealbertan.com\/lifestyle\/erykah-badu-celebrated-as-fashion-icon-at-cfda-awards-after-years-of-pushing-boundaries-9724011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thealbertan.com\/lifestyle\/erykah-badu-celebrated-as-fashion-icon-at-cfda-awards-after-years-of-pushing-boundaries-9724011<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world where the music industry often demands that an artist become a convenient product, Erykah Badu chose the path of an architect of her reality. 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