Baduizm
Erykah Badu · 1997
58 min · 14 tracks · soul · neo soul
A rich tapestry of soulful vocals and smooth grooves, blending jazz, funk, and hip-hop elements seamlessly.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution soulful grooves for relaxation dynamic journey through emotions
- Context
- Released on February 11, 1997, 'Baduizm' was Erykah Badu's debut album, marking her emergence as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement. At this time, she had just gained attention with her single 'On & On,' which introduced her unique sound and lyrical depth to a wider audience.
- If you like
- soul, neo soul
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Baduizm is an album by Erykah Badu, released in 1997. A rich tapestry of soulful vocals and smooth grooves, blending jazz, funk, and hip-hop elements seamlessly. 'Baduizm' received critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Its influence reshaped the landscape of R&B and soul music in the late '90s, inspiring a generation of artists with its fusion of genres and introspective lyrics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Baduizm sound like?
A rich tapestry of soulful vocals and smooth grooves, blending jazz, funk, and hip-hop elements seamlessly. Rooted in soul and neo soul.
What makes Baduizm by Erykah Badu notable?
'Baduizm' received critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Its influence reshaped the landscape of R&B and soul music in the late '90s, inspiring a generation of artists with its fusion of genres and introspective lyrics. Released on February 11, 1997, 'Baduizm' was Erykah Badu's debut album, marking her emergence as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement. At this time, she had just gained attention with her single 'On & On,' which introduced her unique sound and lyrical depth to a wider audience.
Who is Baduizm for?
Baduizm works well if you're into wave-like pacing with resolution, soulful grooves for relaxation and dynamic journey through emotions.
How many songs are on Baduizm?
Baduizm has 14 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rimshot (intro) 1:57
- 2 On & On Standout 3:45
- 3 Appletree Standout 4:25
- 4 Otherside of the Game 6:33
- 5 Sometimes (mix #9) 0:44
- 6 Next Lifetime Standout 6:26
- 7 Afro (Freestyle skit) 2:04
- 8 Certainly 4:43
- 9 4 Leaf Clover 4:34
- 10 No Love 5:08
- 11 Drama 6:02
- 12 Sometimes… 4:10
- 13 Certainly (Flipped It) 5:26
- 14 Rimshot (outro) 2:19
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