Posted on: 09 15 2009.Įrykah Badu in Clutch magazine: "It was a song I literally made up on stage in London in 1997. Do you want to report this video as not working? Yes. Musician: Hubert Eaves IV Album: Live Released in: 1997 Label: Kedar, Universal Length: 3:56 Info: More Erykah Badu. Discipline is important, we need to be more focused on what we put into our bodies. Before that you can witness a spiritual moment earlier in the show. The background singer in the middle is the wonderful N'Dambi. Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2001, The Hague, Netherlands - Filmed by Dutch Television (NPS). ask you for a little cash You say no and turn right around and ask me for some ass Oh, Well hold up Listen partna I ain't no cheap thrill Cause Miss Badu is always comin' for real And you know the deal Everytime we go somewhere I gotta reach down in my purse To pay your way and your homeboys way.įrom Erykah Badu's Mama's Gun World Tour.
To be You and me Like It used to be, Baby But ya don't know how to act So matter of fact I think ya better call Tyrone (Call Him) And Tell him come on, Help you get your Shit (Come On, Come on) You need to Call Tyrone (Call Him) And tell him I said come on Now everytime I. The song has been referenced in other media, most notably in the film Next Friday (1999), when Tyrone (Deebo's accomplice/younger sibling) is making a fake call at a restaurant The song was recorded professionally during a Badu concert and is the version sent to radio. It was released as the lead single in support of her album Live and does not feature on her debut album Baduizm. The boyfriend put his friends above her, disrespected her, and basically acted like a scrub. Erykah has had enough with her no-good, do-nothing man and is kicking him out of the house. Erykah told the Power 105 Breakfast Club that her most famous song was a total freestyle that she made up on the spot and just happened to record. Is Erykah Badu’s Tyrone The Greatest Freestyle Of All Time? About Tyrone. Released in the fall of 1997, with her debut album Baduizm released earlier that year, Live quickly went double platinum with the radio hit "Tyrone". Its appears that Erykah Badu will continue to push the limits of soul and R&B music with poise and finesse, which will likely not be matched any time soon.Live is a live concert album by American singer Erykah Badu, released in 1997. This was not the end of her efforts, as she also converted a rundown theatre in her hometown into an area for community events. (Beautiful Love Incorporated Nonprofit Development) in order to provide inner-city youth with exposure to the arts. Not only has Badu made her mark in the music industry, but she has shown efforts to give back to the community. In the midst of her rise to stardom, she has had three children who carry the unique names of Seven, Mars, and Puma. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Erykah dabbled in the acting world. Badu’s World-wide Underground album alone, which features other top artists including Queen Latifah and Lenny Kravitz, gave her four Grammy nominations. Headlining tours, she spread her voice across the world. Since then, Erykah has released numerous albums and mixtapes, continuing her soulful sound with eloquence. Their dual performance won them the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group the following year. Live went dou-ble-platinum and showed that Erykah was a powerful live performer as well (her hit song Tyrone was completely improvised.) In 1999, Badu joined forces with esteemed hip-hop group The Roots. Her second album released the same year was a continuation of her success. The album led Badu to the incredible accomplishment of winning two Grammy Awards, one for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and another for Best R&B Album. After collaborating with soulful R&B singer and songwriter D’Angelo in the song Your Precious Love, Erykah’s name started to gain more popularity.Įrykah released her debut album in 1997, Baduizm, which sparked a shift in music and went multi-platinum.
After graduating, Erykah went on to pursue a degree in theatre at Grambling State University, but left after deciding to put her full focus in her emerging music career.īadu constructed a demo that led to the signing of her first label, Kedar Entertainment, through capturing the attention of music producer Kedar Massenburg. Growing up with a mother who had a a passion for acting, it wasn’t long before Badu found herself in local productions and enrolled in a performing arts high school. A powerful woman that evoked a movement in music known as “neo-soul.” This woman is Erica Wright, or as most know her, Erykah Badu.Įrykah Badu was born in Dallas, Texas and developed a passion for the arts at a young age. A unique woman that defied the norms of female R&B artists. A respectable woman who is acknowledged for her soulfulness and artistry.