Erykah | Quick Facts
Erica Abi Wright better known for her stage name Erykah Badu was born in South Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971. She is a recording artist, record producer and actress. She is also known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul".
Erykah is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Grambling State University.
Erykah Badu is unique.
Erykah | Look Book
Afrozon Stylist:
The Unique, Eclectic, Sexy, Earth-mother, Queen of Neo-Soul, Erykah exudes 'super-stylish eccentricity'. Her trademark head-wraps and her body-wrap-style clothing inspired Vogue for African Clothing in the late '90s.
In 2008, Erykah featured for charismatic designer Tom Ford’s new fragrance, White Patchouli
, a distinctive eau de parfum with penetrating notes from white flowers including peony, rose and jasmine. 
Erykah's ad is Confident, sensuous and strong.
Photography by Mert and Marcus
Erykah | Clothes
A lot of the pieces worn by Erykah are lightly avant-garde and have ethereal quality to them. They principally incorporate numerous African inspired styles including head-wraps and body-wrap style clothing.
Inspired Clothings (Afrozon Selection)
Pleat Front Top
Halterneck crepe scarf top
Erykah | Event - All Things African Inspired
Erykah and other noted celebrities like Alicia Keys, Solange and Beyonce are rocking the 'All things African Inspired' 2010 Spring trend by designers such as Box Kitten, ASOS, and Kimora Simmons's Baby Phat.
ASOS AFRICA Printed Jumpsuit. ASOS.com is the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer.
Boxing Kitten modelled by DJ Rashida
The vintage inspiration behind Boxing Kitten celebrates the spirit and lives of women who have come before, and the playfulness and vibrancy of each piece captures the women of today and the future... {stylehive}
Phat Baby is a premiere lifestyle brand for women who dare to be fun, flirty and fearless.
Erykah | Hair
The moment Erykah Badu hit the music scene in the late '90s she made it her duty to showcase her eccentric and unique style to the world. Badu made the African mile-high head wrap a trademark for her image and over the years she has switched her do so often no-one keeps count.
Just like her music, the singer's hair continues to change and evolve. Erykah's hair is all about 'natural flare', - from extra-long flowing braids to huge out-of-this-world Afro wigs to bright elegantly wrapped gele. Erykah's own hair is short and natural. She incorporates 'protective styling' methods of braids, wigs and wraps to protect her own delicate natural hair.
Afrozon Stylist | Taking Care of Natural Afro Hair tutorial links {Videos}:
Reasons for going natural
Natural Hair Journey
Co-Washing Natural Hair
Transitioning
Protective Styles
Erykah | Music
Badu's is best known for her highly acclaimed debut album – Baduizm which was released in early 1997 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. Lead single "On & On
" reached #12 on the singles charts in both the U.S. and UK. Baduizm eventually went triple platinum and, along with "On & On," won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremonies.
Erykah is set to release her fifth studio album, New Amerykah
Part Two (Return of the Ankh) on February 23, 2010.Erykah | Films
Badu has appeared in the films Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, House of D, Before the Music Dies, and Dave Chappelle's Block Party. She is reported to have a leading role alongside Mos Def in the upcoming Indie film, Media:Bobby Zero.
Erykah | Charities
Badu’s own charity, Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D.), was set up in 2003 to provide community-driven development for inner-city youth through music, dance, theatre and visual arts.
Erykah also supports another charity, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA). ANSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating the African AIDS pandemic and advancing democracy and equality in South Africa. ANSA also works to further civil rights and safeguard voting rights in the U.S.
Erykah | Quotes
As Erykah Badu, it has nothing to do with me, the way I look, my hair wrap, my style, it's about you and what you feel for my music. If I can make you feel like the way that
people who influenced me made me feel, that's completion.
Erykah | Stocklist:
Perfume:
White Patchouli
Clothes:
Asos Africa Printed Jumpsuit
Music:
Baduizm
Films:
Blues Brothers 2000
The Cider House Rules
House of D
Before the Music Dies
Block Party
Sources
Photo: Google Images
Text: Erykah Badu Online, Wikipedia, Grammys.
Afrozon Editor | Sandra Cann
