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Blogs
April 24, 2013
The New Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae Track, "Q.U.E.E.N." is Bonkers: Listen
Erykah Badu is saying new things into a microphone, and, as these things usually go, our week is vastly improved for it. The new song is the lead single from Janelle Monae's forthcoming sophomore record, and Prince should maybe consider folding up his parts and going home. Listen to "Q.U.E.E.N." bel ... More >>
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February 27, 2013
Erykah Badu at the Granada: A Dispatch from the Bad Bitch Box
Editor: Erykah Badu played a birthday show last night at the Granada. Two of those in the sold-out crowd were DC9 at Night writers Vanessa Quilantan and Deb Doing Dallas, who set up camp on the balcony. Here is their report. Deb Doing Dallas: Going to an Erykah Badu show in Dallas isn't only about ... More >>
Blogs
February 12, 2013
Erykah Badu is Playing the Granada Theater, and She's Not the Only One
Were you feeling like maybe you were about to get a little break, like your calendar was freeing up after this week? Maybe you were going to stay home and cook dinner or get back to some creative project you have putt off? I know that feeling, like the cultural obligations in the city or the transce ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2012
Erykah Badu Pops Up On Flying Lotus' New Track, "See Thru To U"
I got to check out Flying Lotus' set at Fun Fun Fun Fest last year, when rumors of Erykah Badu joining him on stage swirled around the crowd. She didn't materialize, but the L.A. DJ and producer put on a fantastic set: He held a sonic thread on each turntable, as he mixed jazz, soul and hip-hop into ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2012
Erykah Badu, Wayne Coyne and Their Greek Chorus
See also: Wayne Coyne talks about how he asked Erykah Badu to collaborate. See also: The new Erykah Badu/Flaming Lips Video (is very, very NSFW). As the dramatic tension of the Erykah Badu/Wayne Coyne Twitter "feud" escalated last night, I started thinking about the question of collaboration and ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2012
Erykah Badu Banned From Malaysia?
A special Leap Day concert Erykah Badu was scheduled to perform in Kuala Lampur tomorrow was temporarily canceled, after a local paper ran this promo photo of her, which shows one of her (temporary) tattoos spelling out the Arabic word for "Allah." It apparently violated the Central Agency for the ... More >>
Blogs
February 7, 2012
A Very Short Film About Erykah Badu's Very Short "Funeral Procession" Down Main Street
When we joined, which is to say "stumbled," into Erykah Badu and the Rebirth Brass Band's 407-foot-long drive-n-dance down Main Street a few weeks ago, we noted the many cameras on hand to film the brief trek; word was, per Badu's business partner Paul Levatino, they were there for a doc-in-progress ... More >>
Blogs
January 23, 2012
Welcome to the Human Brain: Erykah Badu at The Granada
Erykah Badu & the Cannabinoids Granada Theater Friday, January 20 First of all, props to Erykah Badu for putting on close to a two-hour show while wearing those boots. Those amazing white boots with a stiletto heel that looked like modified ice skates and haunted my dreams. Just after midnight, fol ... More >>
Music
January 19, 2012
Erykah Badu & The Cannabinoids
Friday, January 20, at the Granada Theater
Blogs
January 15, 2012
Erykah Badu, Rebirth Brass Band and a Late-Night Funeral Procession for Main Street
Shortly after the clock struck just past midnight Sunday, Erykah Badu, behind the wheel of a matte black Stingray, led a funeral procession down Main Street -- not far, mind you, just from Pegasus Plaza at Main and Akard to the front door of PM Nightlife Lounge at The Joule, which is all of, what ... More >>
Blogs
January 15, 2012
PHOTOS: Erykah Badu and The Rebirth Brass Band's "Final Voyage"
Before Erykah Badu completed the PM Nightlife Lounge's final DJ set last night, there was a motorcade and funeral band in the streets. The New Orleans-style procession started late, 'round 11:30, at Pegasus Plaza, and completed its "final voyage" outside the Joule Hotel. The funeral band was, of cou ... More >>
Blogs
November 7, 2011
Erykah Badu Sheds Light on Her Formative Years In Dallas In an Interview With GQ
Stephen MaskerWith Erykah Badu, you almost always get more than you bargained for. Attendees at our most recent Dallas Observer Music Awards ceremony at House Of Blues were treated to a seven-song-set of mostly brand new material from the local singer, when she was only obligated to play three so ... More >>
Blogs
October 31, 2011
Erykah Badu Lectures, Partners With Mark Ronson, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, Dap-Kings
Got two hours to kill? Then, by all means, give the above clip of Miss Erykah Badu talking to the folks at the Red Bull Music Academy a watch and hear her talk about her sonic evolution, her musical upbringing and the debt she owes to artists such as J Dilla. Alas, if you don't have two hours -- and ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2011
Erykah Badu Announces Debut Cannabinoids Album, We Take Another Look at DOMA Season
Since I just stumbled across the above video of Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids just owning the stage at our awards ceremony at the House of Blues on Tuesday night, here's one last post about the 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards -- and then, promise, we're done. In case you missed it: Badu announc ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2011
10 Awesome Photos From The Dallas Observer Music Awards Ceremony
All photos by Stephen MaskerErykah Badu headlined last night's DOMAXXIII CeremonyEarlier this morning, Pete released the full list of the DOMAXXIII award winners following a damn great night at the House of Blues. If you missed it, the performers were RTB2, A.Dd , The Burning Hotels and Eryka ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2011
So, Erykah Badu DJed The Double Wide For Our Dallas Observer Music Awards After-Party?
Pete Freedman's cell phone.Badu, DJing on a whim. We won't blame you if you didn't make it out to the Double Wide last night to check out the official after-party for our Dallas Observer Music Awards Ceremony, held earlier in the night at the House of Blues. It's been a long week of partying and ... More >>
Blogs
October 18, 2011
Reminder: Come To The House of Blues Tonight for the (Free!) Dallas Observer Music Awards!
Alright, y'all. It's almost time. In just a few hours, over at the House of Blues, we'll be announcing the winners for your 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards (refresh your memory of the nominees here). The event opens to the public at 8 p.m. and will kick off immediately with a set from our house ... More >>
Blogs
October 14, 2011
Music Video Madness: Watch New Clips from Erykah Badu, Soviet, Calhoun and Ishi
Gotta give Erykah Badu credit. When the Dallas-based neo-soul icon does something, she rarely does what's expected of her. Today, somewhat out of the blue, Badu released a new music video clip for an unreleased track, "Out My Mind, Just in Time (Movement II)," which serves as a continuation of sorts ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2011
Erykah Badu Responds to D.O.C.'s Comments On Their Relationship, Future Reality Show
Erykah Badu and The D.O.C. In last week's print edition, we ran a piece by noted hip-hop scribe/LA Weekly music editor/longtime Observer contributor Ben Westhoff that plays catch-up The D.O.C., perhaps Dallas' greatest hip-hop export -- and greatest hip-hop curio -- of all-time. It was a great pi ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2011
Soulqarians Reunion? Erykah Badu and Questlove Set to DJ Rio Room on Saturday
A Soulquarians reunion? Almost! Tomorrow night, after an affair last night that saw NBA champion/Mavericks guard JJ Barea and even Miss Universe stopping on by Rio Room for DJ Klever's set (Mavs Championship Party Tour 2011 is the best!), the posh Uptown spot will host another pretty massive deal ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2011
Watch: Official Video for Erykah Badu's "Out My Mind, Just In Time"
Miss BaduNot exactly sure what Erykah Badu's fixation on 3:33 is, but today, at 3:33 p.m. Central Time, she released a video for her song "Out My Mind, Just In Time," via Twitter. The video only lasts 2:58, far shorter than the album version of the song, which is 10:22. Perhaps fans can expect a ... More >>
Blogs
May 26, 2011
Erykah Badu to Join My Morning Jacket As Guest For Streaming Tuesday Night Concert
Once-in-a-lifetime events sometimes happen more than once, turns out. Next Tuesday night, when My Morning Jacket performs in its hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the release of their new album, Circuital, they will be joined on stage by one Erykah Badu, just as they so memorably were t ... More >>
Blogs
May 6, 2011
Erykah Badu to DJ Dallas Mavericks Playoff Pep Rally at South Side Music Hall on Saturday
Drew WilliamsDJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, aka Erykah Badu.The Little Mavericks sure have local basketball fans in a tizzy now that they're up two games to none on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoff's Western Conference Semifinals. And even one Erykah Badu is getting in on the fun -- just mome ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2011
Erykah Badu and Chromeo Sure Packed Them In For Rio Room's Grand Opening Last Night
Technically, the doors to Travis Street's Rio Room have been open for some time now, dating all the way back to the venue's Super Bowl weekend festivities. But, last night, as we reported earlier this week, the Headington Companies-owned spot (along with the Joule Hotel, PM Nightlife Lounge and ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2011
Watch: Erykah Badu's Coachella 2011 Set in Full
Seems the Los Angeles Times wasn't altogether sure what to make of the performance Dallas' Own Erykah Badu offered up at Coachella on Saturday; critic Gerrick D. Kennedy, in his review of her set, seemed equally enthralled and annoyed by the neo-soul songstress and current Vibe cover model's noto ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2011
Homecoming Dance: Erykah Badu Returns to Arts Magnet to Raise Money (and, the Roof)
Dylan HollingsworthErykah Badu does know how to make the dramatic entrance, performing a capella before cracking the curtain to reveal the full band behindState Sen. Royce West was there; so too Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, former mayoral candidate and "homeless czar" Tom Dunning, Arts District ex ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2011
2011 Village Voice Media and Frank 151 SXSW Party to Feature Wu-Tang Clan, Yelawolf, Trae Tha Truth, Wild Flag and an Erykah Badu DJ Set
Erykah BaduThis morning, our parent company, Village Voice Media formally announced the 2011 lineup for our annual SXSW party, which this year will take place on Thursday, March 17, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Austin Music Hall. The all-ages affair, co-sponsored by Frank 151, will feature performanc ... More >>
Blogs
February 11, 2011
Erykah Badu Talks DJing, Says DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown Isn't As New As We Thought.
DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, aka Erykah Badu, one the ones and twos at the House of Hennessy on Sunday night. Like so many other venues last weekend, the pop-up club sponsored by rap's favorite cognac, the so-called House of Hennessy in Arlington, showcased its fair share of musical star power as p ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2011
Watch: Erykah Badu's Flying Lotus-Directed Video For "Gone Baby, Don't Be Long"
The future's so bright, Erykah's gotta wear shades.Turns out that the Bilal video directed by Flying Lotus and starring Erykah Badu that we shared with you exactly a week ago today was, indeed, just a precursor to the anticipated music video direction that we'd anticipated Flying Lotus provide a ... More >>
Blogs
February 2, 2011
Watch: Erykah Badu Stars in The New Flying Lotus-Directed Music Video For Bilal's "Levels"
Erykah BaduA while back, we stumbled upon a news brief that, buried deep within its telling, made mention of the fact that soundscape provocateur Flying Lotus had been confirmed to direct an upcoming music video for Dallas' own Erykah Badu. Can't say for sure at this point if that much ist still ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2010: Erykah Badu Strips Back To Reveal Her Old Self at No. 4
[Over these last few days of 2010, we'll be presenting our favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today, we take an in-depth look at song No. 4 on the list -- and, please, feel free to click after the jump for a stream of the track. Also after the jum ... More >>
Blogs
December 22, 2010
Erykah Badu, Midlake Earn Multiple Year-End Nods Across The Country and The World
Sarah Jaffe isn't the only local receiving national attention this year with year-end nods. In a not very surprising turn, hometown heroes Erykah Badu and Midlake have also received honors around the world.
Blogs
December 20, 2010
Picture Show: Erykah Badu Makes Her Debut As DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown
All photos by Drew WilliamsErykah Badu, focused.As Pete teased last week, Erykah Badu made her DJ debut on Friday night at the PM Lounge in downtown Dallas' Joule hotel. Too bad the Toys for Tots benefit wasn't on Saturday, though, as there might have been a fresh batch of rampaging Santas for Ba ... More >>
Blogs
December 14, 2010
Erykah Badu To Make DJ Debut With Free Showcase At PM Lounge On Friday Night
Badu always looks the part, that's for sure.Speaking of Erykah Badu: Some big news out of the Queen of Neo-Soul's camp today, as it's been announced that, on Friday, December 17, starting at 9 p.m.at the PM Lounge in downtown Dallas' The Joule hotel, the Dallas icon will make her DJ debut, perfor ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2010
Three More Acts With Local Ties Get Added To SXSW's Early Performer List
Allison V. SmithThe Secret HandshakeSpeaking of Erykah Badu, it seems the Queen finally has some local musicians to keep her company down in Austin next year when she performs at the annual cluster-you-know-what that is South by Southwest. After having releasing an early early list last month of ... More >>
Blogs
November 30, 2010
Watch: Erykah Badu's Stunningly Spare Performance at the 2010 Soul Train Awards
This weekend, Erykah Badu performed at the 2010 Soul Train Awards, which aired on BET this weekend and pulled in a cool 3.9 million viewers, not too shabby. And, as if we need more reason to praise Erykah Badu, her live takes on "Out My Mind, Just In Time" and "Window Seat" awe capably, what with ... More >>
Blogs
November 17, 2010
Hear The Songs That Helped Erykah Badu Become A "Child of the Funk."
Erykah BaduNew York Magazine, for reasons we're not wholly aware of, went ahead and caught up with Erykah Badu this week, just to find out why she's so goddamn funk -- a fair question, always, I guess.In response, Badu created the magazine a playlist of her favorite funky jams -- 14 of them, to b ... More >>
Blogs
November 1, 2010
Erykah Badu: "The Reaction To The 'Window Seat' Video Didn't Teach Me Anything."
Erykah BaduOn Friday morning, Vibe posted a length piece on Erykah Badu well worth the time if you have it--because, as part of the magazine's online "Full Clip" series, it's mostly just Badu on Badu, with the Dallas R&B star explaining her motivations, headspaces and conflicts with each and ... More >>
Blogs
August 17, 2010
Erykah Badu Pays $500 Fine For "Window Seat" Video's Disorderly Conduct Charges
The Associated Press reports this morning that Erykah Badu paid the $500 fine imposed upon her by the Dallas Police Department's disorderly conduct charge on Friday--a fine that came in the wake her "Window Seat" video's film shoot, which saw the native R&B star stripping until nude at Deale ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2010
While at Lollapalooza, Erykah Badu Reveals Details On... A New Jewelry Line? Sure.
Erykah Badu was in Chicago this past weekend, performing at Lollapalooza and donning a brand new, blonde mohawk to boot. While there, Billboard caught up with Ms. Badu for a little chat. And it's kind of a revealing one--not quite, say, "Window Seat" revealing, but, hey, they can't all be that close ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Watch: Erykah Badu (feat. Rick Ross) -- "Window Seat, Part II"
Seems there's more to Erykah Badu and Rick Ross' relationship than Badu simply providing the hook for Ross' "Maybach Music III," after all: Seems the Dallas singer and Florida rapper have teamed up for another project, this time a remix of Badu's "Window Seat." And, already, they've got a music vide ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2010
Last Night: Erykah Badu at Verizon Theatre
Erykah Badu, B.o.B., Janelle MonaeVerizon Theatre in Grand PrairieJune 15, 2010Better than: standing 20 feet tall.The Lady of White Rock LakeFor a good five minutes at the start of Erykah Badu's two-hours-and-20-minute visual and aural onslaught at Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre last night, ther ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2010
Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and B.o.B. at the Verizon Theatre on Monday Night
Listen: I'm not gonna waste your time or mine explaining the greatness that is Erykah Badu. For one, if you're reading this, you presumably live in Dallas and already should know about the Queen and all that she brings to the table. If not, well, you can read this blurb I wrote previewing the show i ... More >>
Music
June 10, 2010
Erykah Badu, B.o.B., Janelle Monae
Monday, June 14, at Verizon Theater, Grand Prairie
Blogs
May 10, 2010
This Week In Dallas Music History: Erykah Badu Gets Her Due.
Not sure how much of the usual here's-why-this-is-an-important-read info that you'll need to find this piece interesting--you know, what with all the national press that Erykah Badu's received as of late. In case you live under a very large rock, Badu ended April by filing a not guilty plea wit ... More >>
Blogs
April 22, 2010
Erykah Badu Announces Summer Tour Plans, Schedules North Texas Performance For June 14
We'd been wondering when Erykah Badu would schedule a hometown performance in support of her new album, New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh. Earlier this week, when Badu announced her tour schedule, we got our answer: She'll be playing the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie on June 14. After the ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2010
Miss Demeanor: Dallas PD Writes Erykah Badu a Disorderly Conduct Ticket
Pete's headed out to Dallas Police HQ for a 4:30 press conference, during which the department will announce that, sure enough, it's charging Erykah Badu with something for that "Window Seat" striptease filmed in Dealey Plaza in mid-March."Yes, we are going to charge her," DPD spokesman Senior Co ... More >>
Blogs
April 1, 2010
CBS Turns To Noted Art, Rock Critic Vincent Furnier for Badu Video Review
Alice Cooper talking Erykah Badu on CBS this morningOver on DC9 this morning, Pete posted a video of Erykah Badu performing "Window Seat" on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show earlier this week -- oh, right, so there's a song in that naked video. Speaking of: Alice Cooper was on CBS's The Early Show ... More >>
Blogs
April 1, 2010
Well, At Least Erykah Badu's Naked Video Won't Harm Dealey Plaza's Reputation
The Onion News NetworkThe Associated Press just posted its breathless report on the brouhaha over Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" striptease, which has become the Zapruder film of 2010. AP, why the headline: "Dallas Residents Stunned Over Erykah Badu Video"? Shouldn't it have been: "Two Tourists Who Don ... More >>
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