Erica Wright

Blogs
September 27, 2011
Erykah Badu Recalls How Jerry Haynes Convinced Her to Become a Singer After All
First time I met Erykah Badu was in February '96, at the old Grinders on Lowest Greenville, where she'd poured coffee just a few months earlier. It was a full year before her debut Baduizm was released; those Grammys were still in the distant horizon. It was her first interview, her first chance ... More >>
Blogs
June 28, 2011
The Strangest Stage Names In Music History
Metta World PeaceWhen Lakers forward Ron Artest announced last week that he is legally changing his name to Metta World Peace, the Internet exploded with bafflement and criticism. Obviously, this is coming from sports fans. We in the music world are accustomed to odd stage names. Dallas' own Eryk ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2010
It's Official: The Dallas Police Department Has Charged Erykah Badu With Disorderly Conduct For Public Nudity
Spike JohnsonSgt. Warren C. Mitchell announced the charges against Erykayh Badu during a news conference held at DPD headquarters this afternoon.At some point in the next few days, Erykah Badu will be sent a letter from the Dallas Police Department. Inside that piece of mail, she'll find a ticket ... More >>
Blogs
July 30, 2009
You Know Who's Excited About That Kidrobot Store? Erykah Badu. And Those Folks in Line.
Like I wrote last week, Kidrobot's opening in Mockingbird Station this evening ... though it would appear the former Erica Wright has already paid a visit to the joint. The grand-opening fete kicks off at 6 p.m., and it's first come first served with one of those limited-edition golden art-toys, ... More >>
Blogs
February 21, 2008
If a Black Forest Falls: Erykah Badu Won't, Can't Give Up on South Dallas
Music
February 21, 2008
Erykah Badu Has Returned
The songstress burst through her stuggles with writer's block and created a solid record
Music
March 24, 2005
Waiting for Erykah
A decade after her SXSW debut, Badu returns a star and a sage
News
October 16, 2003
The Weird Girl
Erykah Badu is serious about saving the soul of the city
Music
October 19, 2000
Scene, Heard
More reality TV
Music
May 7, 1998
The Truth is out there
Erykah Badu profits from her role as soul music's last, best prophet