Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

Born: February 26, 1971
in Dallas, Texas, USA
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul".

Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies.

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Movies for Erykah Badu...

RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film
Title: RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 2022
Type: Movie
The magazine film of the album 'Indigo'.
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Hargrove
Title: Hargrove
Character: Self
Released: June 12, 2022
Type: Movie
Jazz trumpet legend Roy Hargrove, deemed by his peers as a musical prophet, up close and personal like you have never seen him before. The film follows Grammy award winning Roy Hargrove from Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Vienne, Perugia, Sète, Sorrento and Marseille during a summer European tour in what would be the last year of his life. An epic love letter from first time director Eliane Henri, the film features interviews and live performances by Roy inclusive of musical icons Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Mos Def, Robert Glasper, Wynton Marsalis and Sonny Rollins who reflect on the magic of his music, Roy's impact on the next generation and his place in the history of jazz. Key conversations reverberate beyond Roy's personal story and enter the terrain of what it means to be an artist, particularly in the American context.
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The DOC
Title: The DOC
Released: June 10, 2022
Type: Movie
Dave Caplan’s directorial debut tells the inspirational story of hip hop icon The DOC, 30 years after losing his voice in a horrific accident as he contemplates experimental surgery that could restore his voice at long last.
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Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3
Title: Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2021
Type: Movie
Get ready for the launch of Rihanna's 2021 Savage X Fenty collection. Celebrating togetherness and community in a post pandemic world, this year’s show will be for viewers to turn in and get lost in absolute joy.
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Title: VERZUZ
Character: Self
Released: March 24, 2020
Type: TV
VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in its first iteration through an Instagram Live broadcast in March 2020. VERZUZ was created by Grammy Award-winning record producers and entrepreneurs Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV. It started as an American webcast series and the show was bought by Triller Network, and has became more than just hip-hop and R&B battles.
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Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Title: Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Character: Self
Released: January 7, 2020
Type: Movie
An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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What Men Want
Title: What Men Want
Character: Sister
Released: February 8, 2019
Type: Movie
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
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The Land
Title: The Land
Character: Turquoise
Released: July 29, 2016
Type: Movie
Four teenage boys devote their summer to escaping the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, by pursuing a dream life of professional skateboarding. But when they get caught in the web of the local queenpin, their motley brotherhood is tested, threatening to make this summer their last.
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Bonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live
Title: Bonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live
Character: Self
Released: October 7, 2014
Type: Movie
By the time Bonobo plays London's legendary Alexandra Palace on 28th November 2014, the epic career-defining tour around his latest album The North Borders, the band will have travelled 180,000 miles, taken in 175 shows in 30 countries across 3 continents over 18 months in front of 2 million people. The audio and video were recorded and filmed at The Roundhouse in London and in the incredible Pula Arena, a genuine Roman Amphitheatre. In addition, some of the tracks on CD are handpicked from breathtaking live radio sessions that happened whilst on tour. Packaged with the DVD will be moments of documentary footage filmed as the tour reached California.
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Title: Hand of God
Character: April
Released: August 28, 2014
Type: TV
A morally corrupt judge suffers a breakdown and believes that God is speaking directly to him, compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice.
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What Difference Does It Make?
Title: What Difference Does It Make?
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
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They Die by Dawn
Title: They Die by Dawn
Character: Stagecoach Mary
Released: September 20, 2013
Type: Movie
Four outlaws with a bounty on each head, set a date for a shootout in Langston, Oklahoma. The last man takes the collective bounty. Violence and mayhem ensue.
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Erykah Badu - Live At Java Jazz Festival
Title: Erykah Badu - Live At Java Jazz Festival
Released: March 20, 2012
Type: Movie
Erykah Badu live performance at the Java Jazz Festival 2012.
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The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Title: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Character: Self (voice)
Released: April 1, 2011
Type: Movie
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in the United States during that period and includes the appearances of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists, artists, and leaders central to the movement.
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Teenage Paparazzo
Title: Teenage Paparazzo
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: January 22, 2010
Type: Movie
A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.
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Erykah Badu Live at VH1 Soul Stage 2008
Title: Erykah Badu Live at VH1 Soul Stage 2008
Released: February 29, 2008
Type: Movie
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Before the Music Dies
Title: Before the Music Dies
Character: Self - Musician
Released: November 2, 2006
Type: Movie
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Title: Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2005
Type: Movie
The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.
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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Title: Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2005
Type: Movie
On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to the east coast's Madison Square Garden in New York City with press stops along the way and behind the scenes concert footage.
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House of D
Title: House of D
Character: Lady / Bernadette
Released: April 29, 2005
Type: Movie
In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.
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Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
Title: Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
Released: April 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Unlike the TV series, this special episode is not a regular episode of Dragon Tales. Instead, it is a conglomeration of Dragon Tales music videos thematically woven together by a story featuring real-life children.
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Title: Chappelle's Show
Released: January 22, 2003
Type: TV
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
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Erykah Badu Live
Title: Erykah Badu Live
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Dazzling documentary covering Erykah Badu's 2000 concert at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles.
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The Cider House Rules
Title: The Cider House Rules
Character: Rose Rose
Released: December 17, 1999
Type: Movie
Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
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One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute
Title: One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute
Character: Self - Perfomer
Released: December 1, 1999
Type: Movie
One Love documents the December 1999 tribute concert honoring reggae pioneer Bob Marley produced in Oracabessa Bay, Jamaica, and originally broadcast on the TNT cable network. Featured is a cross-section of major rock, pop, hip hop, and reggae talent including Lauryn Hill, Chrissie Hynde, Jimmy Cliff, Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and Tracy Chapman. For its DVD release, the producers have restored an hour of additional footage not included in the broadcast, including bonus songs performed by the Marley Family and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Exclusive DVD features also include a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound mix and a multi-angle presentation of the concert finale, enabling users to select from five separate angles.
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Blues Brothers 2000
Title: Blues Brothers 2000
Character: Queen Moussette
Released: February 5, 1998
Type: Movie
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
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MTV Unplugged: Erykah Badu
Title: MTV Unplugged: Erykah Badu
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 1997
Type: Movie
Shot in New York (or possibly Canada), Erykah Badu performs songs from the Baduizm album for MTV Unplugged.
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Title: The Chris Rock Show
Released: February 7, 1997
Type: TV
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
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Title: New York Undercover
Released: September 8, 1994
Type: TV
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
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Title: All That
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: April 16, 1994
Type: TV
The new kids of comedy bring the funny as All That, America’s #1 kid’s sketch comedy show, returns with a new cast and a few familiar faces. From Executive Producers Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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Title: MTV Unplugged
Character: Self
Released: November 26, 1989
Type: TV
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.