Erykah Badu is Back

Remember Ms. Erykah Badu? We didn't forget her soulful vocals and enchanting beats. Well, we're in luck, because the Dallas native just released her first single, "Honey," from her forthcoming album -- tentative title Kahba -- which will hit stores on her birthday, Feb. 26. The new track, featuring beats...

By Chelsea Mueller

November 15, 2007

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Remember Ms. Erykah Badu? We didn't forget her soulful vocals and enchanting beats. Well, we're in luck, because the Dallas native just released her first single, "Honey," from her forthcoming album -- tentative title Kahba -- which will hit stores on her birthday, Feb. 26. The new track, featuring beats by producer 9th Wonder, is already being spun by DJs in town and getting praise all over the place for its bluesy tones and classic Badu style. Now, if we could just get our hands on an advance copy of that new disc... --Chelsea Ide

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