Ahead of the 20-year anniversary of Mama’s Gun, a retrospective look on why Erykah Badu’s sophomore album is better than her debut. “Never expect anything from an artist because we like to change and grow. Music is therapy and depending on what I need, that’s what I put out. I never underestimate the audience’s ability … Read moreErykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ Is Better Than ‘Baduizm’
Fun fact: the song that J Dilla showed Erykah Badu how to sample ended up being the basis for her song “Didn’t Cha Know.” During an appearance on Mixcloud’s Radio Hour series, Erykah Badu recalled how J Dilla taught her how to sample on an MPC 2000 when they were working together in his basement … Read moreErykah Badu Recalls How J Dilla Taught Her How To Sample On…
In her latest interview on Ebro Darden’s The Message, Badu shared, “We can effectively come together and change those things as we’ve seen over the years and it takes time.” This year’s Election Day is filled with an undeniable feeling of anxiousness. To offset those vibes, Erykah Badu has joined Apple Music’s Ebro Darden for … Read moreErykah Badu Shares Inspiring Election Day Message During New Apple Music Interview
Each of the artists freestyled over Brandy’s 1994 single “I Wanna Be Down.” Erykah Badu, Brandy, Teyana Taylor, and H.E.R. linked up to perform a Ladies First Cypher during the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2020 on Tuesday night. The artists rapped over Brandy’s chart-topping 1994 single “I Wanna Be Down.” The cypher was fitting given the … Read moreWatch Erykah Badu, Brandy, Teyana Taylor & H.E.R.’s BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher
Fans have taken to social media to also share their thoughts on “Tyrone 2021,” the track that samples Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone.” Ty Dolla Sign has released his third studio album Featuring Ty Dolla Sign. The follow-up to 2017’s Beach House 3, the album includes a handful of notable features ranging from Anderson .Paak and Thundercat to Kanye … Read moreI Don’t Think I Like This Flip Of Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone” On…
The second round of Verzuz battles are coming soon. After years of impromptu beat battles, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz series took the music industry by storm after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down live music venues. After a successful first season, Swizz and Timbaland are looking for suggestions on matchup for the second go-round. “Who … Read moreSwizz Beatz and Timbaland Are Seeking Suggestions for Verzuz Season 2
View this post on Instagram Howard! It’s always LOVE! Tour continues on Friday stay tuned 👀👀 #HBCUlove A post shared by Chris Paul (@cp3) on Aug 5, 2020 at 8:02pm PDT HBCUs are the backbone of the Black community that mold generations of world-changers, entertainers, tastemakers, executives, medical leaders, pro athletes and activists who had … Read moreWe Love To See It! A Gallery Of Celebs Who Rep HBCUs
In an Instagram video, Badu shared: “With all of my good intentions, I welcome you into this world.” Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert welcomed another bundle of joy into the world this weekend, Rue Rose. Erykah Badu was a doula during the delivery. Over on Instagram, after Rue’s safe arrival Shumpert confirmed the birth of … Read moreErykah Badu Helped Deliver Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert’s Newborn Daughter
Big Sean will drop Detroit 2 at midnight on Friday. Last week, Big Sean previewed his upcoming Detroit 2 album with a brief video. On Wednesday, he revealed the official, star-studded tracklist. Sean already dropped “Deep Reverence,” featuring the late Nipsey Hussle. The full tracklist includes appearances from Dave Chappelle, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Young Thug, Anderson .Paak, Wale, … Read moreBig Sean Drops ‘Detroit 2’ Tracklist, Featuring Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu
We caught up with Hayley Williams to discuss this political moment, Paramore’s Black fanbase, and how a community of loved ones around her made her Petals for Armor album possible. Healing is not linear. Our ability to move through interpersonal conflict or traumatic events involves a very messy, contrived, and difficult process that requires us … Read moreHayley Williams On Being Influenced By Solange, Erykah Badu & Paramore’s Black…