Artist profile

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu is a singer and songwriter known for her work in neo-soul and alternative R&B. Her debut album *Baduizm* established her as a distinctive voice in 1990s soul music, blending jazz influences with contemporary production. She remains a prominent figure in soul and hip-hop circles.

3 tracksNu Disco / Disco· 1997

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Sound profile

Erykah Badu is a restrained — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Nu Disco / Disco

Signature sound

Unusually low groove and warmth for Nu Disco / Disco.

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Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 80–103 BPM with a median of 84 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

80–84

100–104

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A1 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A1 8B 9A1 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1990s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

On & On

Erykah Badu

809A

R&B

Be Thankful (feat. Erykah Badu)

Erykah Badu, Omar

1038A

Nu Disco / Disco

Bag Lady - Cheeba Sac Instrumental

Erykah Badu

845A

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
On & On Erykah Badu	809AE Minor	34%Warm-up	1997	R&B
Be Thankful (feat. Erykah Badu) Erykah Badu, Omar	1038AA Minor	32%Warm-up	—	Nu Disco / Disco
Bag Lady - Cheeba Sac Instrumental Erykah Badu	845AC Minor	34%Warm-up	—	Trap / Future Bass

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FAQ

What BPM does Erykah Badu play at?

Erykah Badu's tracks in our catalog range from 80 to 103 BPM, with a median of 84 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 85–90 BPM bucket.

What key are Erykah Badu's tracks in?

Erykah Badu's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

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Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Erykah Badu pairs well with Jill Scott, Solange, Floetry. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

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