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Erykah Badu Slates 25-City ‘Unfollow Me’ Tour

The Grammy winner will hit the road with Yasiin Bey beginning June 11.

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Neo-soul singer/songwriter Erykah Badu (born February 26th, 1971) has become one of the most praised artists in R&B and soul, drawing comparisons with Billie Holiday with her vocal talents.

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, US, Badu studied at a school of arts where she cultivated her musical abilities, growing up with a love for 70s soul and 80s hip hop. Her first break came whilst she was working as a teacher and part-time singer, when she opened for D'Angelo in 1994. Her performance caught the attention of D'Angelo's manager, Kedar Massenburg, who was so impressed that he signed her to his label, Kedar Entertainment, before then arranging for Badu to record a cover of Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell's duet, "Precious Love."

Badu's debut album, "Baduizm," arrived in 1997, finding fans with her bass-heavy R&B and her emotive, delicate vocals. The album was produced by Massenburg and also featured members of the Roots on several tracks. Her first single, "On & On" topped the R&B charts, with the album also peaking at the top spot. The album also faired well in the mainstream pop charts, bolstered by high profile support slots with R&B stars as well as hip hop acts, including Wu Tang Clan.

She returned to the studio in 2000, recording her sophomore release, "Mama's Gun," which utilized the production talents of Badu herself, James Poyser, Bilal and Jay Dee, scoring a hit single with "Bag Lady." Badu followed "Mama's Gun" a year later with 2003's EP, "Worldwide Underground." Badu pushed her sound towards a heavier, more abstract neo-soul with 2008's "New Amerykah, Pt.!: 4th World War," which featured members of Sa-Ra and Georgia Anne Mulldrow. The album was a huge success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200, with this stylistic move continuing with 2010's "New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh," although being a more light-hearted affair. Following this release, Badu has featured on a number of recordings with various artists, including Bonobo, Tyler the Creator, and Flying Lotus.

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On the last day of the year, I’ve generally stayed at home with candles lit and music on, while writing and reflecting on the upcoming year. My plans would have probably been the same for 2012, but one person changed all that. Erykah Badu. Upon discovering she was spending her New Year’s Eve in Oakland at the Fox Theatre, I did what any fanatic fan would do – I immediately sent word out that I was going and asked if anyone wanted to join. I feel as though she and I share a special bond. We do have a few things in common – we are both water signs (she’s a Pisces, I'm a Cancer); she also attended my alma mater, Grambling State University. I would love to say that I knew her while I was there. It would be nice if I had bumped into her a time or two on campus and knew she was going to be somebody (at Grambling, the motto is “The place where everybody is somebody,” so I guess all students are somebody). But, alas, we were not on campus together; I believe she left the year before I entered the University. But I do actually know someone who really knows her, so there’s something else we have in common. Enough of the digression. One thing I clearly remember from my Grambling days is listening to Baduizm for the first time in 1997. I was in my last semester, set to graduate and officially become a “grown” woman. Gone would be the safety net of college life; now I had student loans to repay, a car note to worry about, and a job to secure. So in my life walks this woman singing about her cipher moving like a rolling stone, picking her friends like she picks her fruit, and asking who gave anyone permission to rearrange her. And I recall thinking, she's absolutely right on point! Erykah’s lyrics and music were refreshingly different than most R&B of the 90s. While we had Mary J. Blige singing about Real Love over a hip-hop beat, Erykah sang about Next Lifetime and No Love. She was an inspirational change of pace, and I clung on to her every word. I am a lover of everything Badu. When Mama’s Gun was released in 2000, I just knew she wrote many of those songs about my life. From Didn’t Cha Know, to . . . & On to Kiss Me On My Neck, Erykah’s growth was apparent. So, back to her show on Dec. 31, 2012. It’s been 15 years since Baduzim’s debut and Erykah has subsequently released five more albums. Each has showcased an ever-changing Badu, but one thing has remained consistent – Erykah’s live performances. They are NEVER a disappointment. Strolling on stage while her band played a lazy and drawn out version of 20 Feet Tall (it came across as if they were still in sound check), she paused at the microphone, taking in all the audience love, before proclaiming, “My love, what did I do to make you fall so far from me?” At the end of the song (and come to think of it, she did this on every song), Erykah struck a warrior/goddess pose. The next three songs (The Healer/Hip Hop, Me and My People) are all from New Amerykah: Part One (4th World Order) – the one album whose meaning I’m still working on grasping. This provided me, however, the perfect opportunity to stop and do some video recording. Playing On & On and . . . & On back to back, Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop) followed with a surprise appearance by Oakland’s own Raphael Saadiq who, according to Erykah, provided the base line for the song. (Side note, I normally am up dancing to this song, but I sacrificed this time so I could record this performance for my readers. I’m glad I did.) As the clock neared midnight, the band began the first notes of Danger. About half way through the song, a count-down appeared on the screen behind the stage and we all stopped, screamed happy New Year, and went back to partying. During Back in the Day (Puff), Erykah exclaimed, “Now is the opportunity for you to smoke,” as if that hadn’t been already occurring. At some point, she took her shoes off and ended the night with Didn’t Cha Know, the first verse from Out My Mind, Just in Time (the one song I just had to hear) and Bag Lady, which I think was an appropriate song to finish with because in the new year, I definitely will be working on letting the bags go!

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Perhaps it was my fault for having high expectations... To kick off a month of festivities celebrating my wife's birth, I surprised her with tickets to Erykah Badu. She has seen her perform in the past in Memphis, but this was my first time and I had heard wonderful reviews... that she puts on an amazing show; commands the audience in a way only Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin did. Tonight was not the case. The opening act, Ro James, was meh. I congratulate him for pursuing his dream (if only everyone did that), but his show sucked for the most important reason. The sound was horrible. I have always feared this was the state of most hip hop concerts... That there is no way to get the live sound to imitate CD quality... Or the people working the sound are unknowledgeable, or the equipment is subpar... For whatever reason, the sound quality was horrible. On a positive note, he performed a song about asking consent when hooking up with a woman and I think that is a strong message that more men need to share with other men. So, overall, he gets a favorable review.

Erykah Badu was pretty amazing, but overall, the show was meh. I could have saved $165 (total cost for 2, $62 tickets and service fees). The Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi is a horrible venue. The drink and food lines were incredibly long, as if they were understaffed, though the restrooms were clean and never crowded.

Erykah's voice was good and sounded like she is taking care of herself, but she did get tired. Did a few old songs as well as some new ones. She came on a little late, which allowed us to stand in the longer than usual line for snack... only to begin right when we were close to the front. Her back up band was really good. They played one set. She did not really engage with us, the audience. A few songs after mentioning that she was tired, she finished and left the state.

Oh yeah, and did I mention that she was performing in Mississippi, but kept calling it Memphis. While Southaven is in the Memphis metropolitan statistical area, it is still Mississippi and so not Memphis!

In conclusion, I am glad I saw her perform. I am happier that I was able to spend a wonderful evening with my wife. Will I pay to see her perform again? Most likely not, though I love her music.

So she pulled a Lauren Hill Last night at the Brooklyn Bowl. My Girlfriend was really looking forward to see he for Post valentines day. We paid 17 Dollars for parking $ 100 dollars for drinks ..we stood in a huge line to get in and get our tickets on the ticket the show time is 8PM .. ( Figured she would be a litle bit after that no big deal ) standing room only were are all packed in like sardines.. no opening band.. 1 hour goes by , no Erykah 2 hours go by no Erykah, 2 hours and 45 go by no Erykah ...3 hours no body even came out to greet all these people who have paid good money and have been standing waiting for over 3 HOURS past show time.there were drinks being poured down from the upper balcony and started getting really ghetto in there.. People started booing and a bunch of people left to get refunds.. Brookyln Bowl was very helpful with the refunds but someone there should have been wise enough to apologize for the delay..fter we left she finally took the stage after 11: 30 PM played for about an hour.. By far the worst concert experience ever.. I really hope Brooklyn Bowl holds her responsible and takes out the refunded ticket cost out of her pay..I will never buy another ticket to see Miss Ba.. I really was looking forward to going to the brooklyn bowl tainted my first experience but I will go back because they did offer a refund ..I feel very sorry for that poor lady who was refunding all those tickets.

One of the most acclaimed R & B singers Erykah Badu has been touring extensively since her beginnings in the mid-90's. Her soulful sound has captivated fans around the world and her shows are almost always guaranteed to sell out so the opportunity to see her perform live feels even more special.

Often criticised for arriving onstage late, Erykah walks on to the atmospheric setting and the audience fall deadly silent as herself and each of her band are illuminated by singular spotlights. Standing for a moment to indulge in the sight before her, Badu smiles broadly before taking to a synth pad and beginning the fragmented '20 Feet Tall'. Her biggest international hit 'On & On' is dropped midset and given a jazz style makeover which sounds great with the freestyle instrumentals.

Erykah uses her own voice as an instrument as she performs vocal acrobatics cheered on by the crowd. Her own backing band keep the rhythm and pace whilst Badu freestyles making every concert feel original. A tender rendition of 'Next Life' and the ever popular 'Bag Lady' leave the audience satisfied.

I absolutely LOVEEEEEE Erykah Badu, but her timing is awful, the show began at 8 and she showed up at about 10, maybe 10:30 because there was a performing act that came on before and I lost track of time but that's just not okay to paying people expecting a show to be at least two hours and only amounted up to about one. However, her energy and presence is awesome, once she showed up I couldn't even be mad anymore I was just so happy to be experiencing her live and in color, she has such a colorful personality and truly knows how to engage her audience and that's great. I do realize she was there to promote her mixtape but I also think it was a bit too premature since it dropped so recently and no one really knew all the material or could sing along which I felt she could sense and went back to her old hits and then the crowd was really into it, I just wish I could get more out of the concert. There were definitely a few more songs I would have LOVED to hear, other than that she's an awesome performer.

Erykah Badu is a high energy performer. Her band was truly talented and her background singers took this performance to the next level! They all rocked it! Only good things to say about this woman's showmanship and professionalism. Show started on time and the vibes were amazing. The only downside of this excursion was the venue. I flew 500 miles to see this show and because of the security at the venue we missed the first 3 songs in the set and had to stand in the pouring rain for 2 hours before we could get inside. The Observatory North Park really needs to rethink their security procedures. It's not a well planned system at all. I considered leaving and asked about a refund, but was told this wasn't possible. All in all I'm glad I stayed for the show because it really lifted my spirits after the security fiasco, but I'll never see another show at this venue. Not for all of the money in the world.

DISAPPOINTING!!!

I live in Austin, TX, I took the day off, drove up 35, checked into my hotel, had a SUPERB dinner at Fleming’s in Plano, TX, drove down to The Bomb Factory, paid $20 to park in a lot at Malcolm X & Taylor, walked to the venue, got through security, got my ticket scanned at 7:50 PM CST.

Festival seating, no seats!!

Act # 1 (Techno DJ), Act # 2 (DC drummer), Dead Prez (3 songs)

I purchased a $30 T-shirt for my daughter

We tried to hold up until Ms. Badu made her stage appearance.

We left the venue at 11:10 PM CST

I Love Ms. Badu, but last night was VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!

Have always and will always love Erykah’s contribution to music BUT... she takes her fans in Dallas for granted. Tickets stated doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm. Opening act didn’t start until 9. She came out during his set to say hello, so she clearly was at the venue but she made her fans wait until after 12am to hear her perform. I don’t know of anyone worth waiting that long. There were people who left without seeing her. Disappointed Ms. Badu You may be the envy of the women and rule the men but I’ll just listen to the music from the comfort of my home in the future.

This was one of the best experiences I've had in my entire life! It was amazing. I'm a huge fan and she DID NOT disappoint.. She covered various albums and even went as far to join other melodies from other songs into the hooks of her songs. Her voice was so off the charts that I had to hold my chest cause I didn't think my heart could stay intact during her high notes. Haha, I will DEFINITELY be going to her concerts whenever she comes back to the area. Thanks SongKick for making your platform available to me.

The show was just ok for me. I couldn't get over the fact that she did not come on until 9:30 when the show was supposed to start at 8. This was my first time and last time attending a concert of hers. My time is valuable just like the artist and if any artist cannot respect their fans I would suggest the fans stop supporting their artist. My fiancee seen get years ago at the beginning of her career and she was on time. Money can really change a person. Sad.

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The 25-city U.S tour kicks off on June 11th at San Antonio’s AT&T Center.

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A holy union is hitting the road this summer, with Erykah Badu linking up with Yasiin Bey, a.k.a. Mos Def on a 25-city U.S tour.

The ‘Unfollow Me Tour’ kicks off on June 11th at San Antonio’s AT&T Center before continuing on to stops in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles and then wrapping up on July 23 at the American Airlines Center in Badu’s hometown of Dallas, Texas.

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Tickets will officially go on sale this Thursday, April 20th at 2:22 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster, but fans can get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets by signing up for the AT&T Center’s All Access Newsletter.

Along with Badu and Bey, the tour announcement also promises “more extraordinary guests”

The “high priestess of neo-soul” has played a smattering of theater and festival dates in recent years but hasn’t launched a full fledge tour since 2018.

More recently, Badu reunited with The Roots on their new track “Misunderstood” featuring fellow Philadelphian Tierra Whack, and made a surprise appearance on BTS’ member RM’s song “Yun,” which opened his critically acclaimed solo effort Indigo .

And speaking of The Roots, former Black Star member Bey will appear on Black Thought’s forthcoming solo record, Streams of Thought Vol. 4 .

The MC shared that the track will “represent a seismic shift in the game,” and has apparently been sitting on the track for a few years.

View the full tour itinerary below and visit her official artist site for tour details.

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06-11 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center 06-13 Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena 06-15 San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena 06-16 Las Vegas, NV – Michelob Ultra Arena 06-17 Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena 06-20 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 06-21 Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 06-23 Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater 06-26 Denver, CO – Ball Arena 06-28 St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center 06-30 Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center 07-01 Chicago, IL – United Center 07-02 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 07-07 Boston, MA – TD Garden 07-08 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 07-09 Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann 07-11 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 07-12 Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena 07-13 Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena 07-15 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 07-16 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center 07-18 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 07-19 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC 07-21 Memphis, TN – FedExForum 07-23 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

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Erykah Badu Announces 2023 ‘Unfollow Me’ Tour

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Celebrated R&B/Soul songstress, Erykah Badu has announced her 2023 Unfollow Me Tour with support from Yasiin Bey.

It wasn’t too long ago when Badu last toured with her seven show, The Digging Crystals in Badubotron Tour, which took place in the summer of last year. But the forthcoming tour from the artist is set to excite longtime and new fans. The Unfollow Me Tour is set to hold 25 shows across the United States and is set to kick off on June 11 in San Antonio, Texas. Other stops along the tour include Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Denver, Chicago, Nashville and more. The tour will then conclude on July 23 in Dallas, Texas.

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Netflix confirmed last month that Erykah Badu will appear in its film adaptation of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson , but fans can see her much sooner by attending one of her many concerts this summer. If they’re lucky, maybe they’ll see Badu twerk with Megan Thee Stallion again .

In April, the four-time Grammy winner announced The Unfollow Me Tour , and it kicked off on June 11 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Badu logged six shows, including at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, before hitting Oakland Arena in Oakland, California on Wednesday, June 21. The North American trek’s grand finale is scheduled for July 23 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Badu’s hometown. Other notable venues are Chicago’s United Center (July 1), Boston’s TD Garden (July 7), and Madison Square Garden in New York, New York (July 8).

Plan ahead by studying Badu’s Unfollow Me Tour setlist below (as documented by setlist.fm ).

1. “20 Feet Tall” 2. “On & On” 3. “… & On” 4. “To Each His Own” (Faith, Hope & Charity cover) 5. “Appletree” 6. “No Love” 7. “Love Of My Life” 8. “Me” 9. “Time’s A Wastin'” 10. “Otherside Of The Game” 11. “Kiss Me On My Neck (Hesi)” 12. “A.D. 2000” 13. “Orange Moon” 14. “Window Seat” 15. “Whipped Cream” (Ari Lennox cover) 16. “Next Lifetime” 17. “Didn’t Cha Know” 18. “If You Believe / Brighter Days”

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Erykah badu announces 2023 tour with mos def. get tickets today..

Erykah Badu wants you to unfollow her.

Well, sort of — let us explain.

The neo-soul singer just announced her huge summer arena ‘Unfollow Me Tour’ from June through July with special guest Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def joining her on all dates.

Along the way, Badu will bring her mega hits like “On and On,” “Didn’t Cha Know” and “Next Lifetime” to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 8 and Newark’s Prudential Center on July 11.

And if you want tickets to see the four-time Grammy winner live this summer on the ‘Unfollow Me Tour,’ you can pick them up as early as today.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Thursday, April 20, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

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Badu 52, last toured in 2021-22 taking the ‘Live From Badubotron Tour’ all over North America.

That tour, her first since 2010, was where she debuted tracks from her 2015 mixtape ‘But You Caint Use My Phone’

In the intervening years, she has lent her voice to a few songs with artists like D’Angelo, Teyana Taylor and Bilal.

You can find her complete catalog of songs dating back to her debut album “Baduizm” here .

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In her Instagram tour announcement , Badu shared that she’d be bringing along Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) as well as other “extraordinary guests.”

While we’re not sure who the other extraordinary guests are yet, we can help you catch up with the elusive Bey — he hasn’t released any music as Mos Def since 2015 or Yasiin Bey since 2012 —  here .

Most recently, Bey served as the musical guest along with Talib Kweli on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in November 2022.

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Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force who transcends music, film, and fashion. She is renowned for her songwriting, singing, and production skills as well as for her capacity to heal, promote female wellness, challenge oppressive structures, and uphold the values of her Afrocentric and Black Feminist roots. Her imaginative blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards and praise since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every mixtape, soundtrack, single, video, and musical collaboration in between. Forever the innovator, she established a livestream company, revolutionized home concerts, and launched an online exchange called BaduWorldMarket.com—all in response to COVID. Recently, Badu’s cannabis accessory brand, Apple Trees, collaborated with the international cannabis lifestyle brand, Cookies, to introduce That Badu, a premium line of cannabis. Badu's fashion influence has always been a natural extension of her artistry. From her appearances at Fashion Week and the MET Gala to her numerous magazine covers and her capsule collection with luxury brand Marni, Badu’s music, art, healing, and eclectic fashion statements have made her a cultural icon like no other. To fans and followers who may look to her as a leader and a source of inspiration, eagerly awaiting her next release, both in music and in the market, she says, "Don’t follow me; chart your own path."

ABOUT yasiin bey

yasiin bey is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. His career in hip-hop started under the now-forsaken stage name ‘Mos Def’ in 1994, and in 1998 he formed the duo Black Star alongside rapper Talib Kweli, releasing their eponymous debut album, which featured the singles " Definition " and " Respiration ." In 1999, he released his solo debut, Black on Both Sides , which was widely praised and followed by The New Danger (2004), True Magic (2006), and The Ecstatic (2009), all to critical and audience acclaim. More recently yasiin bey has worked with long-time collaborators Dave Chappelle and Talib Kweli to create ‘The Midnight Miracle’, a podcast released on Luminary bringing the three personalities together in a new genre of audio encompassing music, conversation, debate and celebrity guests. In 2022, with Talib Kweli, they released a new, long-awaited Black Star album, ‘No Fear of Time ,’ produced by Madlib, on the podcasting platform Luminary.

The editors of About.com listed him as the 14th greatest rapper on their "50 Greatest Rappers of All Time" list. Some of his top hits include " Oh No ," " Ms. Fat Booty ,” " Umi Says ," and " Mathematics ." Over the course of his career, yasiin bey has collaborated with many of the most prominent talents in popular, jazz, and hip-hop music, including Madlib, Kanye West, De La Soul, Gorillaz, Robert Glasper, Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave, Derrick Hodge, Freddie Gibbs, and Erykah Badu, to name but a few.

ABOUT TOBE NWIGWE Tobe Nwigwe is an enigma. The lyrics and tone of his music tell the story of a difficultupbringing as a first-generation Nigerian kid in Houston, TX. Tobe has a singular goal inlife: "to make purpose popular".His music has garnered alot of attention, from First Lady Michelle Obama, who put hissong “I'm Dope” on her workout playlist to fellow hometown icon Beyoncé who featuredhim prominently on billboards, commercials, and in-store placements nationally for herAdidas x IVY PARK Rodeo collection campaign.Tobe holds a best-of performance for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series quickly reachingmillions of views and wide acclaim.During the pandemic, Tobe went viral on digital platforms for his songs "I Need You To(Breonna Taylor Tribute)" and "Try Jesus." “Try Jesus” reached No. 4 on the BillboardDigital Song Sales chart.2022 was a phenomenal year of “firsts” for Tobe, highlighted by the end of yearannouncement of his first GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist. Tobe debuted hisfirst motion picture musical score in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever in collaborationwith Ludwig Göransson. He made his acting debut as a strong supporting character inthe critically acclaimed Netflix series, “Mo,” playing the role of Mo’s best friend, Nick.And Tobe won his first NAACP awards!In addition to leading performance sets at Something In The Water Fest, BonnarooMusic Fest, and Austin City Limits Fest, Tobe made his international debut with sold outshows in London, UK and Johannesburg, SouthAfrica. As well as featuring in his firstinternational marketing campaign, led by Italian brand, Moncler, in collaboration withPharrell Williams, where Tobe led its 70th Anniversary global campaign in print, digitaland billboards in Milan and throughout the world.Additionally,Tobe released hiswell receivedEP, moMINTs, with guest features byPharrell, 2 Chainz, Chamillionaire, CeeLo Green, Royce da 5’9, Coast Contra and NBAsuperstar Damian Lillard.2023 has shown zerosigns ofslowdown as Tobe isset to make his silver screen debutjoining the cast of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, starring as Reek, best friend tolead character, Noah.He also holds the lone original song in the film, “On My Soul”featuring Nas and Jacob Banks.On the live front, Tobe and squad made a criticallyacclaimed debut at Coachella and are embarking on multiple tier 1 festivals across theUS this summer. The year will round out with new music and some excitingcollaborationsacross fashion, music, and video!

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Erykah Badu Shares Dates For Her 'Unfollow Me Tour' With Yasiin Bey

By Tony M. Centeno

April 18, 2023

Erykah Badu is hitting the road for a new tour alongside Yasiin Bey . On Monday, April 17, the Soulquarians took to Instagram to hare the dates for their upcoming "Unfollow Me Tour". While the flyer only lists both seasoned artists, Badu said to expect other "extraordinary" guests throughout the tour. Badu and the rapper formerly known as Mos Def are set to hit up 25 major cities across America. They plan to launch the tour at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on Jun. 11 and continue on to other cities like New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Chicago before they wrap up in Dallas on July 23.

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"Badu Summer Tour 2023 … (((UNFOLLOW ME ))) w/ @yasiinbey and other EXTRAORDINARY GUESTS!!!" Badu wrote in the caption of the artist's joint Instagram post. "Tickets go up 4/20 … coming to your city .. link in bio …. Vid created by e.badu on this phone with a layering of 4 apps . Original IA Portraits by @vincefraser." Pre-sale tickets are available now before general sales for the show begin on Thursday, April 20. Check out the full schedule for the tour below.

Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey's "Unfollow Me Tour" Dates June 11 – AT&T Center – San Antonio, TC

June 13 – Desert Diamond Arena – Glendale, AZ

June 20 – Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA

June 21 – Oakland Arena – Oakland, CA

June 23 – WaMu Theater – Seattle, WA

June 26 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO

June 28 – Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO

June 30 – Xcel Center – St. Paul, MN

July 1 – United Center – Chicago, IL

July 2 – Little Caesar’s Arena – Detroit, MI

July 7 – TD Arena – Boston, MA

July 8 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY

July 9 – TD Pavillion at the Mann – Philadelphia, PA

July 11 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

July 13 – Capital One Arena – Washington, DC

July 15 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA

July 16 – Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC

July 18 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN

July 19 – Legacy Area at the BJCC – Birmingham, AL

July 21 – Fedex Forum – Memphis, TN

July 23 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX

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Erykah Badu Announces ‘Unfollow Me Tour’ with Yasiin Bey

Erykah Badu is getting ready to return on the road, and she will be joined by Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def. The two will embark on the Unfollow Me Tour.

The run of shows will begin on June 11 in San Antonio before making runs to Vegas, Chicago, Philly, L.A., New York City, and more on the arena tour.

The tour comes in the 20th-anniversary run of Badu’s third album, Worldwide Underground . You can see the full run of shows below.

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Erykah Badu reveals 2023 summer tour dates

The legendary soul singer is going on a 25-stop arena tour with yasiin bey..

Erykah Badu has announced the dates for her "Unfollow Me" tour with direct support from Black Star member Yasiin Bey f.k.a. Mos Def. Starting on June 11 in San Antonio, Texas, and ending on July 23 in her hometown of Dallas, the soul star is playing 25 dates in arenas across the country. She'll also be appearing in London's All Points East festival in August.

The last time Badu toured , she performed at several theaters across the United States in 2021. Tickets for this summer's "Unfollow Me" tour will be available on the official website on April 20 at 2:22 pm local.

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Erykah Badu 2023 tour dates June 11 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center June 13 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena June 15 - San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena June 16 - Las Vegas, NV - Michelob ULTRA Arena June 17 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena June 20 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center June 23 - Seattle, WA - WAMU Theater June 26 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena June 28 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center June 30 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center July 1 - Chicago, IL - United Center July 2 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena July 7 - Boston, MA - TD Garden July 8 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden July 9 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion July 11 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center July 13 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena July 15 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena July 16 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center July 18 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena July 19 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena July 21 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum July 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

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Erykah Badu Announces 2023 Tour With Yasiin Bey

Erykah Badu has announced a tour of North America: The Unfollow Me Tour kicks off in June and features support from Yasiin Bey . See the tour dates below.

The Unfollow Me Tour, produced by Outback Presents , begins in San Antonio, Texas, and includes stops in New York, Denver, Boston, and more. The trek is currently slated to wrap up on Sunday, July 23, in Badu’s hometown of Dallas.

Badu most recently released But You Caint Use My Phone in 2015. Late last year, she featured on RM’s “ Yun .”

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06-11 San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center 06-13 Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena 06-15 San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena 06-16 Las Vegas, NV - Michelob Ultra Arena 06-17 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena 06-20 Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center 06-21 Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena 06-23 Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater 06-26 Denver, CO - Ball Arena 06-28 St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center 06-30 Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 07-01 Chicago, IL - United Center 07-02 Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena 07-07 Boston, MA - TD Garden 07-08 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 07-09 Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at the Mann 07-11 Newark, NJ - Prudential Center 07-12 Norfolk, VA - Chartway Arena 07-13 Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena 07-15 Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena 07-16 Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center 07-18 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 07-19 Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC 07-21 Memphis, TN - FedExForum 07-23 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

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Erykah Badu Announces 2023 ‘Unfollow Me’ Arena Tour

Queen of NeoSoul Erykah Badu sent her fans into a royal frenzy Monday ( April 17 ) with the announcement she will be hitting the road on a 25-city North American trek this summer.

Dubbed the ‘Unfollow Me Tour,’ the jaunt – produced by Outback Presents – will be supported by critically acclaimed Hip-Hop star yasiin bey and kicks off in San Antonio on June 11 and is slated to touch down in major U.S. cities like Chicago, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, and Boston before wrapping up in Badu’s hometown of Dallas on July 23 .

Curious to see if she’ll be bringing her brigade of classic hits to a stage near you? Look inside for the full list of dates.

Erykah Badu 2023 Unfollow Me Tour Dates:

June 11 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center June 13 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena June 15 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena June 16 – Las Vegas, NV @ Michelob ULTRA Arena June 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena June 20 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center June 21 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena June 23 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater June 26 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena June 28 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center June 30 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center July 1 – Chicago, IL @ United Center July 2 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena July 7 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden July 8 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden July 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at the Mann July 11 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center July 12 – Norfolk, VA @ Chartway Arena July 13 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena July 15 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena July 16 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center July 18 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena July 19 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC July 21 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum July 23 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center

Tickets go on sale Thursday ( April 20 ) at 2:22 pm local time via unfollowmetour.com .

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I have always wanted to see this queen live

she is not the queen of neo soul. It’s Jill Scott

Whitney is the queen of crack.

Nah Badu is the queen

Whitney was not on crack she is still Queen obviously

Neo soul artists Jaguar wright, Jill Scott, Lauren Hill, Amel Larrieux, Angie Stone , floetry, solonge . India irie, Ericka badu not the queen of neo soul. Jill Scott made it popular and wrote for Erica .

How did Jill Scott make it popular when artists like Erykah, D’Angelo and Maxwell were outselling before she even stepped on the scene? Baduizm outsold everything Jill ever did. No shade to her. Who Is Jill Scott Vol 1 is a classic but she isn’t the queen of neo soul.

D’Angelo and Maxwell are male for queen Erica music is not fully neo soul

Too many artists going on tour at once

It does seem that many artists are going out “on top” of each other. Consumers pockets are only so big, but I wish Badu, NE, Beyonce, Jill, and Janet success…

Wow there’s demand for an Erykah Badu arena tour? The woman had two good eras… Baduizm and The Bag Lady era. I couldn’t tell you what music she’s released since then….and that was the early 2000’s….

You have no idea what you’re talking about

Technically her last hit was “Window Seat” in 2010. She hasn’t released much since then. Erykah is very revered as one of the originators of the neo-soul genre. She’s still very relevant. Don’t forget that part.

She ain’t gon sho up for at least an hour. Sing 2-3 songs and she bounced. RUDE and non caring for her fans. I’m done.

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Erykah Badu Unfollow Me Tour

With special guest yasiin bey.

MUSIC AND CULTURAL ICON ERYKAH BADU ADDS TOBE NWIGWE TO 5 CITIES ON  “UNFOLLOW ME” TOUR WITH HIP-HOP LEGEND yasiin bey

Nwigwe Joins Badu and bey in Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville

WHAT: BaduWorld, Inc., announces rapper, singer and actor Tobe Nwigwe will join Erykah Badu on five cities as part of her nationwide "Unfollow Me" Tour, along with hip-hop's most introspective and insightful artist, yasiin bey* . The predominantly arena concerts, produced by Outback Presents, promises an out-of-this-world, surrealist atmosphere.  The 25 city tour began June 11, 2023 A.D., and ends in Badu’s hometown of Dallas, Texas on July 23, 2023 A.D. 

TICKETS: Tickets available at www.unfollowmetour.com

For more information about the tour, visit www.unfollowmetour.com .

WHEN & WHERE:

List of remaining cities and dates below:

*IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Please note that yasiin bey (maintain lowercase spelling) no longer goes by the moniker ‘Mos Def’, nor has he for many years, and as such Consolidated Options Limited only permits him to be billed and promoted

as “yasiin bey”, ALWAYS in all lower-case lettering. It is expressly and implicitly agreed that collaborators or media outlets do not use the name “Mos Def” (a United States federally registered trademark the license of which to use is NOT granted) in the promotion and marketing of any performance, appearance or participation unless otherwise approved. Likewise he requests that the acronym or phrase ‘Professionally Known As’ or ‘PKA’ anything similar not be used. By extension, any publication, promotion, marketing campaign or other public media outlet wishing to use the expression ‘FKA’ (formerly known as) or variations thereof, please seek expressed permission from Consolidated Options Limited before posting, [printing] or publication. Contact: [email protected] .

ABOUT ERYKAH BADU

Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force who transcends music, film, and fashion. She is renowned for her songwriting, singing, and production skills as well as for her capacity to heal, promote female wellness, challenge oppressive structures, and uphold the values of her Afrocentric and Black Feminist roots. Her imaginative blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards and praise since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every mixtape, soundtrack, single, video, and musical collaboration in between. Forever the innovator, she established a livestream company, revolutionized home concerts, and launched an online exchange called BaduWorldMarket.com—all in response to COVID. Recently, Badu’s cannabis accessory brand, Apple Trees, collaborated with the international cannabis lifestyle brand, Cookies, to introduce That Badu, a premium line of cannabis. Badu's fashion influence has always been a natural extension of her artistry. From her appearances at Fashion Week and the MET Gala to her numerous magazine covers and her capsule collection with luxury brand Marni, Badu’s music, art, healing, and eclectic fashion statements have made her a cultural icon like no other. To fans and followers who may look to her as a leader and a source of inspiration, eagerly awaiting her next release, both in music and in the market, she says, "Don’t follow me; chart your own path."

ABOUT yasiin bey

yasiin bey is a Brooklyn-born multimedia artist who has been working professionally since 1987. He has appeared in numerous stage and film productions during his career. About.com cited him as the "14th greatest rapper of all time.”  He is a founding member of the duo Black Star with Talib Kweli, who released their seminal self-titled debut in 1998, followed by his own solo debut as Mos Def™️, Black On Both Sides , in 1999, both regarded as pivotal contributions to contemporary culture.  Mr. bey has had an extensive career as an actor on stage and screen, attracting numerous awards and nominations. More recently, yasiin bey has worked with Dave Chappelle and Talib Kweli to create “The Midnight Miracle,” regarded by many as a watershed moment in podcasting. In 2022, he and Talib Kweli released a long-awaited second Black Star album, No Fear of Time, produced by Madlib.

ABOUT TOBE NWIGWE

Tobe Nwigwe is an enigma. The lyrics and tone of his music tell the story of a difficult upbringing as a first-generation Nigerian kid in Houston, TX. Nwigwe has a singular goal in life: "to make purpose popular." His music has garnered a lot of attention, from First Lady Michelle Obama, who put his song “I'm Dope” on her workout playlist, to fellow hometown icon Beyoncé, who featured him prominently on billboards, commercials, and in-store placements nationally for her Adidas x IVY PARK Rodeo collection campaign. Additionally, Nwigwe held a best-of performance for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, quickly reaching millions of views and wide acclaim.

During the pandemic, Nwigwe went viral on digital platforms for his songs "I Need You To (Breonna Taylor Tribute)" and "Try Jesus." “Try Jesus” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart. 2022 was a phenomenal year of “firsts” for Nwigwe, highlighted by the end of year announcement of his first GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist. Nwigwe debuted his first motion picture musical score in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever in collaboration with Ludwig Göransson. He made his acting debut as a strong supporting character in the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Mo,” playing the role of Mo’s best friend, Nick. Additionally, Nwigwe won his first NAACP award!

In addition to leading performance sets at Something In The Water Fest, Bonnaroo Music Fest, and Austin City Limits Fest, Nwigwe made his international debut with sold out shows in London, UK, and Johannesburg, South Africa. As well as featuring in his first international marketing campaign, led by Italian brand Moncler in collaboration with Pharrell Williams, where Nwigwe led its 70th Anniversary global campaign in print, digital, and billboards in Milan and throughout the world.

Nwigwe’s well-received 2022 EP moMINTs featured guest appearances by Pharrell, 2 Chainz, Chamillionaire, CeeLo Green, Royce da '9, Coast Contra, and NBA superstar Damian Lillard. Nwigwe is scheduled to make his film debut in the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, cast as Reek, the best friend of the main character, Noah. The year 2023 has shown no signs of slowing down.  Nwigwe composed the film's sole original composition, "On My Soul," which features Nas and Jacob Banks. Nwigwe and his group made a critically acclaimed live début at Coachella and will be performing at multiple Tier 1 festivals across the United States this summer. The year will conclude with new music and thrilling fashion, music, and video collaborations!

ABOUT OUTBACK PRESENTS

Outback Presents is the leading independent, full-service promoter of live entertainment. From their home base in Nashville, Tenn., Outback Presents specializes in producing music and comedy shows, tours and festivals across North America and connecting their diverse roster of artists with their fans. For more information, visit www.outbackpresents.com .

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Ascension Maintained: Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey Slay The East Bay On ‘Unfollow Me’ Tour [Review/Videos]

Erykah Badu is a cultural institution. Sound art, fashion/style, branding/commerce, intergenerational influence, her presence and contributions loom large in the zeitgeist. As an artist and entrepreneur, she remains as relevant as ever. A quarter-century into an illustrious career, for summer 2023 Erykah Badu leveled up yet again, embarking on a 25-date arena excursion dubbed the Unfollow Me tour  with Y asiin Bey (fka Mos Def of Black Star) providing support.

These days, several years removed from her last official music release, Erykah Badu is nothing if not a busy lady. Netflix recently confirmed Badu will appear in its film adaptation of August Wilson ’s The Piano Lesson . On International Women’s Day (March 8th), Erykah officially launched her cannabis line called That Badu, in collaboration with rapper Berner and his Cookies brand. The strain is a terpene-rich Lemoncello crossed with Jet Fuel Gelato. In addition to her canna-product line Apple Tree, Badu and Berner are also releasing a mushroom tea.

On the music tip, beloved L.A.-based producer Madlib recently teased a forthcoming collaborative project with Badu. Meantime, the singer and her phenomenal band are in the middle of a magnificent run of shows that find the vocalist reborn, reimagining her catalog with a newfound verve and purpose.

Among the first handful of dates, Unfollow Me descended on the East Bay for a June 21st soiree at the often-vacant Oakland Arena , a vestige of a lost era where the NBA ’s Golden State Warriors called home before they relocated over the Bay Bridge just a few years ago.

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This concert would provide a veritable masterclass in hip-hop and neo-soul, getting off to an exceptional start with a short, potent set from Yasiin Bey. Just after 8 p.m., the 49-year-old Brooklyn-born emcee/vocalist unassumingly took the stage with a minimalist setup, performing in front of his DJ with a backdrop of only shadows. Bey delivered a strong 45-minute set, breaking into deep cuts songs like “Auditorium” and “Casa Bey” from The Ecstatic , Black on Both Sides banger “Mathematics”, and the holler-anthem “Ms. Fat Booty”. Toward the end of the set, Bey dropped into his most famous tune, “UMI Says”, detouring from the original’s soothing Gil Scott Heron vibes into a frenetic tech-house banger while still crooning the lyrics atop the buoyant bounce.

Erykah Badu has reigned supreme as the “First Lady of Neo-Soul”, anointed for her mystique, energy, personality, and peerless steez. Along with D’Angelo , Maxwell , and Lauryn Hill , Badu was one of the major R&B vocalists ushering in the neo-soul wave of the late ’90s and into the next century. In fact, the subgenre’s moniker was originally coined by then-manager Kedar Massenberg to market Erykah’s debut LP, 1997’s Baduizm .  She’s long delivered an organic amalgam of classic soul, intelligent hip-hop, and jazz chanteuse in her cauldron of ethereal original music, often oscillating between alter-egos like Badulla Oblongata, She Ill, Manuela Maria Mexico, Sarah Bellum, Analogue Girl in a Digital World, and LoDown Loretta Brown.

Badu’s vocal stylings have occasionally nodded toward Billie Holiday , but her attitude and energy lean into Black pride and power, plus psychedelic Afro-futurism of the P-Funk ’70s. The sum of these parts remains unlike anything we’d seen or experienced, however, the seeds of her sorcery have sprouted in the sounds and songs of SZA , Ari Lennox , and Janelle Monae . Over 25 years since Baduizm shook up the game, Erykah continues to be a major inspirational force of nature.

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Sometimes between the unicorn fashion profile, successful entrepreneurship, select DJ gigs, random fits of rhyming, hosting concerts that feel like a shamanic seance, and delivering babies as a certified doula, her sensational singing prowess almost gets lost in translation. On this night in Oakland, however, her vibrant vocal chops were the main event and superstar of the show from beginning to end without question. No matter the song or the moment, when Erykah really reared back and let it fly, her siren stunned the room.

After her band kicked things off with a thunderous, Badu-less version of the throbbing “The Healer”, the woman whose name was on the marquee slowly yet demonstratively appeared. Freshly dripping in a series of exotic, hysterical, and stunning looks courtesy of 19-year-old Dallas-based stylist Myah Hasbany , Erykah took an unrelenting command of the stage—and the entire arena—for 100 exhilarating minutes. She began with a patient, brooding unveiling of “20 Feet Tall” that brought the audience to its feet with her positively royal entrance.

The evening exploded into one giant singalong with a high-spirited Badu leading her troupe like a church choir, using the “Top Billin’” drum break to drop into her classic “On & On”, which spiraled into the defiant “… & On”, and before long, all of Oakland Arena had blasted off into the night.

Badu’s live bands have always been solid, but the current contingent might be the best one yet. The Musical Director is longtime bassist and collaborator Braylon Lacy , whose leadership goes a long way with arrangements and execution. On drums, Frank Moka has leveled up the situation, and in Oakland he would really impress—in tandem with Lacy’s rock-solid anchor—to drive the songs with nuance and authority. Daniel Jones handled synths and keyboards, with Geno “June Bug” Young wowing with a choice Fender Rhodes. As far as samples, drum programming, and DJ duties, the legendary producer Rashad “Ringo” Smith and the always trusty DJ A-1 were surgically on point.

Erykah Badu – Oakland Arena – 6/21/23 – Highlights

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Badu’s backing vocalists have forever been a focal point of her sound and her live show, and this concert really allowed the “Baduists” some room to soar and shine. Durand Bernar , Lala Johnson , and Teron Austin brought celestial tones, versatility, depth, and an undeniable emotional quotient to the proceedings, giving Badu’s sarcastic ad-libs and quirky antics a bit of balance with the raw harmonic beauty.

The Grammy-winning empress served a smattering of searing songs from her extremely deep catalog, including “Appletree”, “No Love”, “Me”, “Time’s a Wastin”, “Kiss Me on My Neck”, “A.D. 2000”, and “Window Seat”, among other bangers. Badu reached back for Faith, Hope, & Charity ‘s defiant “To Each His Own”, a song with a message in alignment with the ethos of the Unfollow Me tour.

Late in the set, Erykah acknowledged some classmates here in Oakland, friends from her time at Grambling State University , before taking a seat in a bean bag chair atop a drum riser. She grabbed an acoustic guitar to serenade the faithful with an absolutely stunning “Orange Moon”, then professed her adoration for Ari Lennox, borrowing a few stanzas from the singer’s hit “Whipped Cream”.

Erykah Badu – “Bag Lady”, “Tyrone” – 6/21/23

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Show highlights for this writer include a short, thrilling romp through “Love Of My Life (Ode to Hip-Hop)”, a nostalgic shot of glory that featured some hot bars from Badubatron in the space where Common ’s rhymes fall. Maybe the concert’s apex, “Other Side of the Game” was stretched out into a magnum opus that had an entire basketball arena of Black women born in (at least) five different decades just sangin’ their hearts out, nothing short of a joy to behold. Badu continued the fantastic festivities with a treasured classic: another full-throated scream-along in “Bag Lady”, among the most revered cuts in her crucial catalog, where Erykah occasionally put the mic down and let the capacity crowd get their croon on without condition.

Erykah couldn’t resist pulling out Snoop Dogg ’s X-rated train song “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)”, a hilarious riddle that Badu pulls on crowds time and time again, a raucous, raunchy track that had the entire place rappin’ along without nary a care in the world nor a f—k given. She acknowledged that she could not end her show that way, so Braylon Lacy, Frank Moka, the Baduists, and the rest of the crew dialed up a massive “Tyrone” to bring it on home, sending every last screaming soul fully satiated and sashaying into the night.

Setlist: Erykah Badu | Oakland Arena | Oakland, CA | 6/21/23

Set: The Healer [1], 20 Feet Tall, On & On, … & On, To Each His Own (Faith, Hope & Charity), Appletree, No Love, Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop), Me, Time’s a Wastin, Otherside of the Game, Kiss Me On My Neck, A.D. 2000, Orange Moon, Window Seat, Whipped Cream (Ari Lennox) [2], Next Lifetime, Bag Lady. Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None) (Snoop Dogg), Tyrone

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From singing Chaka Khan in the mirror as a child to resonating with generations on stage as a certified “Queenager,” Erykah Badu is duality personified. On stage , she’s eccentric, playful, nostalgic, and refreshingly original, all to the sounds of timeless records. This was made evident during the Los Angeles stop of her Unfollow Me Tour featuring yasiin bey .

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While running through his effectual catalog, the triad of “Casa Bey,” “Hip-Hop,” and “Mathematics” found yasiin humbly basking in his own glory as he expressed, “Life is amazing and full of miracles.” Moments later, he surprised the audience with Black Star ’s other half, Talib Kweli , as they performed “Respiration” sans Common. Knowing that the crowd was fully enamored with him by that point, yasiin teased, “If we had more time, I swear to God, we would hold you hostage with this dopeness.”

Before bidding us adieu, the 49-year-old wrapped up his set with a power-packed finale featuring “Ms. Fat Booty,” “No Hay Nada Mas,” “UMI Says,” an unreleased record dedicated to his mother, a prayer, and a vibrant dance break.

Part of Badu’s ensemble glowed in the dark as the 52-year-old seemingly floated to the mic, kicking off her almost two-hour show with “20 Feet Tall.” Joy splattered across the faces of attendees who were witnessing Badu for the first time, though we were all collectively spellbound by her abstract visuals, tribal sounds, and witty zingers.

“LA, y’all don’t feel this s**t? All my people over there, throw ya hands in the air. All my people on the right, we can go all night. All my people up top, come on ya don’t stop. All my people in the middle, wiggle just a little. All my people in the back, f**k ya lookin’ at?,” she joked midway through “On & On” from her debut album, Baduizm . 

Commenting on the LP, she confessed that she wrote it for the ‘90s babies. She was pregnant with her eldest child, Seven, at the time and penned it “as a means of communication.” However, the set didn’t solely include records from the Grammy-winning album. She performed newer offerings of “Me,” “Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop),” “Kiss Me On My Neck,” and “Didn’t Cha Know.” 

Seated on a beanbag strumming her guitar to the sweet lullaby of “Orange Moon,” Badu embodied her sentiment that performing is therapy. “I show up cause y’all show up. We become one living, breathing organism. It’s like I have 10,000 shrinks in the audience I feel safe with,” she explained.

Badu concluded the evening with an affirming finale, urging fans to “believe in yourself right from the start. Believe in the magic that’s inside your heart. Believe all these things not ‘cause I told you to, but just believe in yourself as I believe in you.” This glimpse into her musical circuit may have only been a few hours long, but the whimsical, cosmic journey’s impact will last into the next lifetime.

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