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“I think what makes people think that is because of things people write. It really doesn't have anything to do with the artist.”

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Erykah Badu, born on February 26, 1971, is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and emotive voice. She is regarded as one of the key figures in R&B music of the 1990s. more

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