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Great Albums of the 90's
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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 skillfully 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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Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
Release date: 11 February 1997
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0601215302745 UPC: 601215302745
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Release date: 11 February 1997
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0601215302745 UPC: 601215302745