Erykah Badu was born on 26 Feb 1971 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Her birth name was Erica Abi Wright. Her is also called Erykah Badu.

Erica Abi Wright , is a multiple Grammy-winner, African-American soul singer and songwriter, whose 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".

Erykah Badu released the following albums including New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh (2010), New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War (2008), Worldwide Underground (2003), Mama's Gun (2000), Live (1997) and Baduizm (1997).