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Amazon.co.uk Review
Badu and her large turban appeared out of nowhere in early 1997, on a murmuring, romantic album that trod the median between old-school soul and contemporary electronic R&B. Badu's songs, especially the hit "On & On" and the catchy "Certainly", recall Sade in their polished, subtle sexiness. Badu almost never raises her voice--save the occasional "ooh-wee!" exultation--but she skilfully uses repetition and chanting to empower her words. Later portraying a beautiful swamp queen, she was one of the only good things about the movie Blues Brothers 2000. --Steve Knopper

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BADUIZM marks the debut of a true songstress, with a voice like Billie Holiday's and a style that crosses many boundaries. Erykah Badu has exceptional rhythm, character and vibe, and a songwriting style that should restore some life to modern R&B. From her groundbreaking single "On & On" to freestyle skits like "Afro", Badu separates herself from other '90 vocalists with a style that is as broad as it is original. It's also real: On "Next Lifetime" and "Certainly", Badu demonstrates a remarkable ability to turn life's experiences into beautiful songs.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: Enough to get me into Soul music., 31 Jul 2004 By  Joel - See all my reviews When I bought Baduizm, it was the first time I'd really ventured out of the kind of music that my friends had influenced me into listening to. I read an article about her in Hip-Hop Soul, and thanks to a bit of spare money I impulsively decided to buy her album. I wasn't totally sure what to expect, I'd just heard a lot of positive things about her. And I was not disappointed. There's something quite magical about Erykah Badu. Her voice alone is enough to soothe the soul, her songs create a feeling of total laid back relaxation. Personal faourites are the blissful, mellow tones of On & On, the strangely uplifting and inspiring Appletree and Certainly, which is a great song to listen to when you've been turned down by a member of the opposite sex and need a little clarity as to why they might have turned you down - you'll see what I mean when your there. Anyway, Baduizm was enough to turn a regular kid into an open-minded music fan - I'm currently saving up for Who is Jill Scott? and Worldwide Underground so I can explore this music more. Sensational album.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: Life-affirming soul classic, 29 Aug 2006 By  Merry Terry - See all my reviews So much passes for soul music that isn't. "Baduizm" slipped out onto the scene in 1997 as a debut that contained classy soul-jazz, perfectly delivered. From the stunning single "on and on" to the ice-cold "certainly" to the charming "four leaf clover" this is a self-assured classic debut, comparable with soul standard classics. Subtle yet compelling, this album has yet to be matched by any of her contemporaries and even by Ms. Badu herself.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Indispensable!, 27 Aug 2003 By A Customer I have owned this album for a number of years, but it remains my favourite! There is not a duff track on this relaxed, soulful and beautiful release from Badu. I only hope it doesn't take until my 'next lifetime' until a CD of this calibre appears again so that I can prise Badu from my CD player!