What you're hearing is Neo-Soul. "On & On" is Erykah's debut single from her debut album, Baduizm (1997). The song won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards, spent two weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and went to #12 on the Hot 100. The lyrics feature teachings of the Five-Percent Nation, if you want to dig a little deeper. Please react to her songs "Next Lifetime" and "Tyrone."
“Next Lifetime” is a MUST, Jay. It’s even better than this one. I can already picture you closing your eyes and moving your head and losing yourself in that song.
I think my favorite song she does is called, “love of my life,” and I do love her collaboration with Janelle Monáe, “QUEEN.” Her soul is locked down deep inside and it comes out smooth like butter.
Erykah is a real artist in every sense of the word. Great voice and great writer, but her whole outlook on life is art. She is on another level of existence.
She is great. I feel she kind of kicked off the neo soul movement. I feel she is underrated in the music industry except in the soul circle. We know what's up. React to 'Call Tyrone, " Bag lady", "Love of my Life.
D'Angelo started as kinda retro-soul, then worked with Questlove, but Erykah Badu seems to have really changed the whole vibe and influenced everyone around her to become much more creative and spiritual.
Erykah's debut song ... Brought her to the forefront of the mid-90s R&B scene... As others have said - not a bad track on the entire album Next Lifetime Tyrone Bag Lady (No particular order) She was featured on the Roots "YOU GOT ME" - do not miss this one!
Erykah Badu is definitely a leader of the Neo soul movement from the early 90s with other artists like India.Arie, Jill Scott, and Lauryn Hill. While her most well known hits are "Bag Lady" and "Tyrone", I would also highly recommend "Other Side of the Game" (very jazzy and showcases her range) and "Didn't Cha Know" (you'll get lost in the groove).
@@DOUBLECW Raphael Saadiq kinda gave the premise of what the neo soul movement of the mid to late 90s would sound like with the classic Tony Toni Toné album "Sons and Soul". But D'Angelo's 1995 classic debut Brown Sugar really kicked off the movement, followed by Maxwell's 1996 debut Urban Hang Suite, Erykah's 1997 debut Baduizm and Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn in 1998
Gen X'ers will recognize the tribute to the movie, "The Color Purple". "Until you do right by me everything you even think about is going to fail" - love this song, love your reactions and your willingness to embrace all genres of music!
Two more you MUST hear! “Bag Lady” -- deep lyrics “Love of My Life(Ode to Hip-Hop)” -- she’s actually singing to “Hip-Hop” as if it’s her boyfriend. Very creative… also, the video steps they the early days of hip-hip… Run DMC -> Piddy D eras
I was so so excited when I saw this song 🤗 I love me some Erykah Badu ❤️❤️My favorite is Bag Lady. You should also check out Tyrone and Back In The Day. She is fantastic. I’d also like to suggest Vivian Green ( Be Good To You , Fanatic, Emotional Rollercoaster) And India.Arie (Little Things,Talk to Her, Beautiful Surprise. I think you’ll find that they have same kind of Neo Soul vibe ❤️❤️❤️ Sending you lots of love! Love your channel
Erykah is badass. The song is about the world's issues and life's lessons, and how no matter what's going on or what happens, life goes on. I read somewhere that the video to this song is loosely based on the film "The Color Purple". I had the honor of seeing Erykah Badu live in concert at Lilith Fair in 1998. Love that you are exploring her music! Thank you! This brought back some great memories!
Erykah is a force all her own. I can turn on a mix by Erykah and listen all day. Brilliant lyricist. I have to say “Tyrone” makes me laugh every time - perfect song. ❤️✌️
Mannnn I feel old if you're just now hearing of Badu! This song came out my senior year in high school....25 years ago 🤦🏾♀️. If you've never seen The Color Purple you may not get the references in the video. You definitely need to react to Next Lifetime!
One of my favorite songs of all time. This was a DEBUT do you hear me!!!!?? That 3rd verse coming in gives me chills every time and that scale that brings the original beat back in, MY GOD.
Her "A Child with the Blues" is on the soundtrack of "Eve's Bayou" -- one of the best "various artists" movie soundtracks ever -- and a very good movie, too.
Erykah Badu. Also known as Medulla Oblongata also known as Cerebellum, Fat belly Bella and low down loretta brown. She continually elevates every individual who listens consciously. Welcome the fold, brother 💜
Me. Badu is so cool and has a distinctive sound! Her voice is soothing and unique! She is a legendary singer in Afrocentric music! Check her hits “Bag Lady” and “Tyrone”! ❤️❤️
I fkn miss this era of slow jams and r&b music. I fell in love with this track when it came out. Her voice over that smooth production is just perfection.
Aww, you done shook the neo-soul tree! Your ears will never be the same after you hear more. Keep going in your journey with Erykah Badu and other artists. You won't be sorry. By the way, if you've ever seen "The Color Purple" this is playing out scenes from that movie.
I saw Erykah Badu perform this live on PBS 20plus years ago and when she sings “I think I need a cup of tea “ she literally picks up a cup and saucer and sips the tea. It was slick as hell and she blew my mind- I had discovered Neo- Soul. She is the queen!
Neo Soul at its best! You loved this song so much that I would suggest that you listen to her classic track: Back in the Day especially the intro . You need to check out more Neo Soul (90s/early 00s) artists like: Maxwell,Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild,DAngleo, Floetry,Angie Stone,etc.
Other side of the game, next lifetime, window seat, bag lady, love of my life, Tyrone.. back in the day. I could go on and on..no pun intended 😝 she has bops and hits for days!
Ooooh you’re picking such good stuff. Love your channel! 👍🏽 “That hits you.” Yes. That’s exactly how I felt when I first heard this. She sounds like no one else, and her vibe is like no one else’s. It just feels so grounded and REAL.
Erykah Badu is a Goddess! If you like the smooth Neo soul style, check out Angie Stone, I Wish I Didn't Miss You Anymore, is a great track to introduce you to her music.
This is such a groove!!!!! I love her music. It's like going to a poetry club with this, bass R&B, soul, etc....super unique like others have said. She usually has a message to tell. She has so many other good songs. Definitely check them out. ......Also Check this song out that she did with The Roots - "You Got Me" ft. Erykah Badu. It's a good listen and maybe at one point you can react to some Common "The Light", "Testify", "I Want You", etc... I like his vibe. Great reaction!!!👍
You're going to get lots of recommends for "Tyrone!" Personally I recommend one from each album after that: "Green Eyes," "I Want You," "Honey" (I really like "Me," as well) and then probably "Window Seat." (Some are 10 mins long though, so I added some shorter singles: and with that in mind I'll agree with people suggesting "Bag Lady.")
Erykah Badu is a real artist. She can rap, dj, and is very intune with the hip hop genre. She has been around some of the greatest artist in hip hop. Some of the songs you should listen to are : Otherside of the Game - (Andre 3000 is in video and they have a son together which is part of video) Window Seat - ( She is from Dallas TX and in video she sort of reenacts the road traveled when President Kennedy was shot and killed) Love of My Life and Ode to Hip Hop ( This song features Common who is an amazing artist) shows how much Hip hop influnced her style. Didn't Cha Know - Just an Amazing Song
Erykah Badu is definitely one of the greatest Neo-Soul artist to do it. and she is a goddess.
No lies detected
What you're hearing is Neo-Soul. "On & On" is Erykah's debut single from her debut album, Baduizm (1997). The song won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards, spent two weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and went to #12 on the Hot 100. The lyrics feature teachings of the Five-Percent Nation, if you want to dig a little deeper. Please react to her songs "Next Lifetime" and "Tyrone."
“Next Lifetime” is a MUST, Jay. It’s even better than this one. I can already picture you closing your eyes and moving your head and losing yourself in that song.
Check out the Roots “You Got Me” featuring Erykah Badu. Classic.
You must check out Call Tyrone…amazing, and so funny!
Yes please
Ditto
I got a chance to see her perform this live. Ooh so good!
A Godess. An Icon. When you go to a Badu concert, you don't leave the same.
I think my favorite song she does is called, “love of my life,” and I do love her collaboration with Janelle Monáe, “QUEEN.” Her soul is locked down deep inside and it comes out smooth like butter.
Queen is amazing. Can listen to it on repeat.
Love her, her music...but that joint Queen! The bomb!!!!
This whole album is 🔥🔥🔥. When it came out I'd play it everynight. Just to unwind & decompress from the crazy days. 💜💜💜💜 this album by her.
True story
Erykah is a real artist in every sense of the word. Great voice and great writer, but her whole outlook on life is art. She is on another level of existence.
She is great. I feel she kind of kicked off the neo soul movement. I feel she is underrated in the music industry except in the soul circle. We know what's up. React to 'Call Tyrone, " Bag lady", "Love of my Life.
Actually it’s three artists kick it off Maxwell D’Angelo and Erykah badu
Other neo-soul artists were out before Erykah,most notable are D’Angelo and Maxwell.
They were all around the same time. Just an explosion of great music.
D'Angelo started as kinda retro-soul, then worked with Questlove, but Erykah Badu seems to have really changed the whole vibe and influenced everyone around her to become much more creative and spiritual.
You have to check out her catalog of music. This isn't even the tip of the iceberg. She does it all. Wait until you see her live performances.
Erykah's debut song ...
Brought her to the forefront of the mid-90s R&B scene...
As others have said - not a bad track on the entire album
Next Lifetime
Tyrone
Bag Lady
(No particular order)
She was featured on the Roots "YOU GOT ME" - do not miss this one!
You forgot "Otha Side of the Game."
Looooove Eryka Badu. You should do more of her stuff. Also, if you haven't reacted to India Arie you need to.
Oh this album is THE album. I can listen to any of it and it takes me to where I need to go.
Erykah Badu is definitely a leader of the Neo soul movement from the early 90s with other artists like India.Arie, Jill Scott, and Lauryn Hill. While her most well known hits are "Bag Lady" and "Tyrone", I would also highly recommend "Other Side of the Game" (very jazzy and showcases her range) and "Didn't Cha Know" (you'll get lost in the groove).
You just recommended 2 of my faves by Ms Badu!! She has oh so many, but those 2 are a def vibe... ✌️
Late 90s tho. That shit came out in like 1997
@@chrisman3431 That's fair. I guess I should have said the Neo-Soul movement seem to start in the early 90's.
@@DOUBLECW Raphael Saadiq kinda gave the premise of what the neo soul movement of the mid to late 90s would sound like with the classic Tony Toni Toné album "Sons and Soul". But D'Angelo's 1995 classic debut Brown Sugar really kicked off the movement, followed by Maxwell's 1996 debut Urban Hang Suite, Erykah's 1997 debut Baduizm and Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn in 1998
Jay you have now entered the Neo Soul category
Still one of my favorite lyrics from this is “I was born underwater, with $3 & 6 dimes” referencing the 9 months it takes to give birth.
Love her! 🔥🔥🔥 "Next Lifetime" "Bag Lady" and "Tyrone" are my favorites from her
You hit it!!!!
Yes all my favorites❤️. Erykah is a true lyricist. Javaughn you would love Bag Lady lyrics and others too.
Gen X'ers will recognize the tribute to the movie, "The Color Purple". "Until you do right by me everything you even think about is going to fail" - love this song, love your reactions and your willingness to embrace all genres of music!
Next Lifetime is my favorite song she does. She came out during the Neo Soul period if I remember correctly.
Two more you MUST hear!
“Bag Lady” -- deep lyrics
“Love of My Life(Ode to Hip-Hop)” -- she’s actually singing to “Hip-Hop” as if it’s her boyfriend. Very creative… also, the video steps they the early days of hip-hip… Run DMC -> Piddy D eras
Welcome to Erykah Badu, an amazingly talented artist, wonderful voice.
Such a QUEEN! She knows who she is and doesn't apologize. Love of my life (ode to hip hop) is one of my favorites!
I had this entire album on repeat for 2-3 years at least. Masterpiece. You should check out the entire album. I especially like Apple tree and Rimshot
I was so so excited when I saw this song 🤗 I love me some Erykah Badu ❤️❤️My favorite is Bag Lady. You should also check out Tyrone and Back In The Day. She is fantastic. I’d also like to suggest Vivian Green ( Be Good To You , Fanatic, Emotional Rollercoaster) And India.Arie (Little Things,Talk to Her, Beautiful Surprise. I think you’ll find that they have same kind of Neo Soul vibe ❤️❤️❤️ Sending you lots of love! Love your channel
Man you are hittin it good today. This album changed things.
Erykah is badass. The song is about the world's issues and life's lessons, and how no matter what's going on or what happens, life goes on. I read somewhere that the video to this song is loosely based on the film "The Color Purple". I had the honor of seeing Erykah Badu live in concert at Lilith Fair in 1998. Love that you are exploring her music! Thank you! This brought back some great memories!
It had been too long since I'd listened to this joint, but I still remembered every delicious lyric 🖤
yes!
This video pays homage to the movie “the color purple”
"Other Side of the Game" the video and song are both great. The whole album is amazing.
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This entire album is phenomenal. Definitely worth a listen in your own time! 😊
Erykah is a force all her own. I can turn on a mix by Erykah and listen all day. Brilliant lyricist. I have to say “Tyrone” makes me laugh every time - perfect song. ❤️✌️
She's phenomenal! Please react to more of her 😊
Mannnn I feel old if you're just now hearing of Badu! This song came out my senior year in high school....25 years ago 🤦🏾♀️. If you've never seen The Color Purple you may not get the references in the video. You definitely need to react to Next Lifetime!
This video was played constantly on MTV in the late 90s!
Lovely Lady, fabulous song, great voice! 💕🔥😀
This is classed as “Neo Soul”!
Erykah has a child with/by Andre 3000/3 stacks/from the group Outkast "Call Tyrone " by Erykah B. is da ish too. 🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤
She is 🔥🔥🔥!!!
Yes shes a favorite 🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾
I love Erykah. If you like her music also check out Jazmine Sullivan Need u bad and some Musiq Soulchild teach me
Your reaction is so pure. ❤️❤️❤️ My fave E Badu album is Mama’s Gun. I listen to it front to back no skips. Happy listening!
She and Andre 3000 from Outkast have a child together... ❣️
Love this woman so much soul ❤️
Yes, love Erykah!
Jovaughn, she has more of a jazzy feel. Gorgeous voice.
She's a legend, one of the most influential artists of the last quarter century.
My favorite Erykah Badu song is "Next Lifetime", but there are many! The video scenes are inspired from the movie "The Color Purple"
God this was a magical track, glad it's getting some love now!
I love this. ‘Is that it?!’ I saw this on MTV back in the day and thus sparked my love of soul. The wonderful Ms. Badu
You gotta hear “next lifetime” “love of my life” “you got me” and more. She is a true artist with a beautiful voice.
“Call Tyrone” live version by Erykah…. Next??🥰
I like it...Very bluesy! Never heard her before nice!
A couple of years after this one, she featured on a song with The Roots, "You Got Me", unforgettable chorus by her on that.
She is so stunningly beautiful! Glad to see you react to her. I’d recommend “Bag Lady” by her next 🙋🏻♀️👍🏼🙌🏼👌🏼💜🇨🇦
One of my favorite songs of all time. This was a DEBUT do you hear me!!!!?? That 3rd verse coming in gives me chills every time and that scale that brings the original beat back in, MY GOD.
She is the definition of an ARTIST. You have so much amazing music ahead of you in her catalogue.
Thanks for listening to this beautiful lady. She’s just,, …so cool. Like, cool. You know what I mean. What a storey teller.
I love Erykah. Hearing this has put me back into my neo-soul stage. Talk about music to relax too 🔥🔥🔥
The High Priestess of Neo Soul!! She is the truth!!
Her "A Child with the Blues" is on the soundtrack of "Eve's Bayou" -- one of the best "various artists" movie soundtracks ever -- and a very good movie, too.
This was revolutionary when it came out!!! So pure, so good, so soulful, so her!!!
She has a singular voice. Both her singing voice and her lyrics. A true great.
"Bag Lady" is my favorite song by her.
Erykah Badu. Also known as Medulla Oblongata also known as Cerebellum, Fat belly Bella and low down loretta brown. She continually elevates every individual who listens consciously. Welcome the fold, brother 💜
Me. Badu is so cool and has a distinctive sound! Her voice is soothing and unique! She is a legendary singer in Afrocentric music! Check her hits “Bag Lady” and “Tyrone”! ❤️❤️
She is something.. Baduizm is a great album from her. She is incredible!!!
Great song!
I fkn miss this era of slow jams and r&b music. I fell in love with this track when it came out. Her voice over that smooth production is just perfection.
Erykah has an amazing catalog. Many, many more songs for you to enjoy!
Aww, you done shook the neo-soul tree! Your ears will never be the same after you hear more. Keep going in your journey with Erykah Badu and other artists. You won't be sorry. By the way, if you've ever seen "The Color Purple" this is playing out scenes from that movie.
I saw Erykah Badu perform this live on PBS 20plus years ago and when she sings “I think I need a cup of tea “ she literally picks up a cup and saucer and sips the tea. It was slick as hell and she blew my mind- I had discovered Neo- Soul. She is the queen!
Neo Soul at its best! You loved this song so much that I would suggest that you listen to her classic track: Back in the Day especially the intro . You need to check out more Neo Soul (90s/early 00s) artists like: Maxwell,Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild,DAngleo, Floetry,Angie Stone,etc.
Tyrone, Bag Lady, damn her whole album is 🔥🔥🔥
Listen to this whole album, it will change your life. ✌️💚
You are just getting to my girl. This lady writes songs that make you think. Her voice is amazing
Other side of the game, next lifetime, window seat, bag lady, love of my life, Tyrone.. back in the day. I could go on and on..no pun intended 😝 she has bops and hits for days!
Love how you listened and understood how deep this is! Keep listening to her, she has so many more!
Oh you opened a can of pure Goddess energy. Definitely react to more Erykah
This and Tyrone are two of my favorite songs by Erykah Badu. India Arie is another favorite. You would enjoy her as well
I agree with others suggesting it’s time to react to India Arie as well, start with “Strength Courage & Wisdom”. You won’t regret!
Her first album and D'Angelo's "Brown Sugar" ushered in the Neo-Soul movement.
Her live album is perfect.
''Damn, is that it?'' LOL, super glad you enjoyed her music.
It’s time for you to go down the rabbit hole and also listen to Jill Scott
Ooooh you’re picking such good stuff. Love your channel! 👍🏽
“That hits you.” Yes. That’s exactly how I felt when I first heard this. She sounds like no one else, and her vibe is like no one else’s. It just feels so grounded and REAL.
Erykah Badu is a Goddess! If you like the smooth Neo soul style, check out Angie Stone, I Wish I Didn't Miss You Anymore, is a great track to introduce you to her music.
i watched her live, in here Turkiye.. it was the best music i was ever heard.
This song gives me goosebumps from start to finish.
That whole first album was 🔥. Still have it on cd 💿 and this Color Purple inspired video was amazing.
Always loved her unique style 👏👏
Kelis and D'Angelo were my other favourites from this era.👍
I could have sworn you reacted to Tyrone by Erika before, but maybe that's wishful thinking. Her voice is so darn smooth I could listen to her all day
This is such a groove!!!!! I love her music. It's like going to a poetry club with this, bass R&B, soul, etc....super unique like others have said. She usually has a message to tell. She has so many other good songs. Definitely check them out. ......Also Check this song out that she did with The Roots - "You Got Me" ft. Erykah Badu. It's a good listen and maybe at one point you can react to some Common "The Light", "Testify", "I Want You", etc... I like his vibe. Great reaction!!!👍
Erykah is smooth, and unique in her own way...I think you would enjoy "Tyrone" as well.💙
Love this soulful song! Such a soothing melody! I played this a lot in high school when times were tough, thank you for bringing this back for me!😌🎵🎼🎷
I’m glad u reacted to this song. I’d forgotten about it and I love it!
You're going to get lots of recommends for "Tyrone!" Personally I recommend one from each album after that: "Green Eyes," "I Want You," "Honey" (I really like "Me," as well) and then probably "Window Seat." (Some are 10 mins long though, so I added some shorter singles: and with that in mind I'll agree with people suggesting "Bag Lady.")
I love bluesy music
Imagine discovering this for the first time again!!
Voice like butter, she’s great
Where have you BEEEEEEN to not have heard that? But honestly, glad you did.
Erykah Badu is a real artist. She can rap, dj, and is very intune with the hip hop genre. She has been around some of the greatest artist in hip hop. Some of the songs you should listen to are :
Otherside of the Game - (Andre 3000 is in video and they have a son together which is part of video)
Window Seat - ( She is from Dallas TX and in video she sort of reenacts the road traveled when President Kennedy was shot and killed)
Love of My Life and Ode to Hip Hop ( This song features Common who is an amazing artist) shows how much Hip hop influnced her style.
Didn't Cha Know - Just an Amazing Song
Many a joint smoked listening to this and the remixes, especially the epic drum and bass version