Some artists are masters at reinvention. A chosen few are able to constantly challenge the conception of "art" and "music" in ways others are afraid or unable to accomplish. Fortunately for fans of music, Erykah Badu has no fear.
A native of South Dallas, Badu (born Erica Wright) has been at the forefront of the neo-soul movement since her groundbreaking album, Baduizm, debuted in 1997, an album of immense quality and depth. Since then, Badu has been able to distinguish herself from her soul contemporaries in numerous ways; her songs sometimes resemble impromptu jam sessions and her lyrical topics are vast and substantially introspective.
Her newest album, Return of the Ankh was released late last month and her fans rushed to the stores to see what she would do next. Prior to the release, she debuted the music video of 'Window Seat', which displays Badu at her eccentric best, stripping down to the bare essentials while walking through Dealey Plaza (site of the JFK assassination) amongst shocked onlookers.
Typical Badu.
Ever-changing, she personifies the new soul movement in all its glory.
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