Release Date:February 11, 1997 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:NEW, SEALED, AUDIO CASSETTE, FREE FIRST CLASS POSTAL UPGRADE, FAST SHIPPING !!!
Amazon.com Badu and her large turban appeared out of nowhere in early 1997, on a murmuring, romantic album that trod the median between old-school soul and contemporary electronic R&B. Badu's songs, especially the hit "On & On" and the catchy "Certainly," recall Sade in their polished, subtle sexiness. Badu almost never raises her voice--save the occasional "ooh-wee!" exultation--but she skillfully uses repetition and chanting to empower her words. Later portraying a beautiful swamp queen, she was one of the only good things about the movie Blues Brothers 2000.--Steve Knopper
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Customer Reviews:
very good debutJuly 30, 2008 gooney googoo(new jersey) this is another great album to listen to when you want to chill out or clean the house to. even though she doesn't have the strongest voice, her lyrics and sound bring something new to music.
The fusion of Hip Hop, R&B and Jazz - The NEW Billie HolidayApril 20, 2008 Michel Faraggi(Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil) Amazing sound, Very creative and with a good team of musicians - The best CD of Eryka.... It worth each penny spent! Buy it!
bad baduSeptember 18, 2007 Rickey Matthews(palmdale,ca.) she's black female (gil scott heron)a rebel without a cause.Her music is her own.You can't catcgorize her.it's uniquely executed superbly. Ican't criticise any of outlandish.She's amodern day,Diana Ross.Listen to her voice.All recordings are great.Baduism is very good,my favorite:worldwide underground.
Badu BrilliantJuly 23, 2007 Iain White(Thai Beach) Waste of time reading this review - just get the album.
Discovered her about 100 years after everyone else ... on Dave Chappelle's Block PArty. Sings like an angel, is drop dead gorgeous as smart as Einstein.
IzmMarch 29, 2007 Latasha M. Dale(Columbus, Ga) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This album is great, with songs like "ON and On" and "Next Lifetime" she adds so much to music. There are songs which appeal to the free spirit in every person.
