Review · 1997 · Neo Soul
Erykah Badu - Baduizm
The verdict
Holy guacamole, was this album a fun listen. For a debut, it’s insanely mature, with an assured and soulful sound that feels as if it was developed and road-tested in smoky speakeasies for years. No notes - it’s just fantasic.
From the roundup Greatest Albums of 1997.