Erykah Badu

USA

English

R&B, Soul

Spirituality, consciousness, love

Multiple neo-soul albums

Queen of Neo-Soul who pioneered the genre with jazz-influenced R&B and spiritual themes

None primarily

4 Grammy Awards, neo-soul recognition

Pioneered and defined neo-soul genre

Neo-soul harmonies

Spiritual conscious stage presence

Lead Vocalist

Primary songwriter and creative force

Self-taught with jazz and soul influences

1994-Present