I would love to say that I knew her while I was there. We do have a few things in common – we are both water signs (she’s a Pisces, I'm a Cancer) she also attended my alma mater, Grambling State University. I feel as though she and I share a special bond. Upon discovering she was spending her New Year’s Eve in Oakland at the Fox Theatre, I did what any fanatic fan would do – I immediately sent word out that I was going and asked if anyone wanted to join. My plans would have probably been the same for 2012, but one person changed all that.
On the last day of the year, I’ve generally stayed at home with candles lit and music on, while writing and reflecting on the upcoming year. Following this release, Badu has featured on a number of recordings with various artists, including Bonobo, Tyler the Creator, and Flying Lotus. 2: Return of the Ankh," although being a more light-hearted affair. The album was a huge success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200, with this stylistic move continuing with 2010's "New Amerykah, Pt. She returned to the studio in 2000, recording her sophomore release, "Mama's Gun," which utilized the production talents of Badu herself, James Poyser, Bilal and Jay Dee, scoring a hit single with "Bag Lady." Badu followed "Mama's Gun" a year later with 2003's EP, "Worldwide Underground." Badu pushed her sound towards a heavier, more abstract neo-soul with 2008's "New Amerykah, Pt.!: 4th World War," which featured members of Sa-Ra and Georgia Anne Mulldrow. The album also faired well in the mainstream pop charts, bolstered by high profile support slots with R&B stars as well as hip hop acts, including Wu Tang Clan. Her first single, "On & On" topped the R&B charts, with the album also peaking at the top spot.
The album was produced by Massenburg and also featured members of the Roots on several tracks. Her performance caught the attention of D'Angelo's manager, Kedar Massenburg, who was so impressed that he signed her to his label, Kedar Entertainment, before then arranging for Badu to record a cover of Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell's duet, "Precious Love."īadu's debut album, "Baduizm," arrived in 1997, finding fans with her bass-heavy R&B and her emotive, delicate vocals. Her first break came whilst she was working as a teacher and part-time singer, when she opened for D'Angelo in 1994. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, US, Badu studied at a school of arts where she cultivated her musical abilities, growing up with a love for 70s soul and 80s hip hop.
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