All Points East with Jungle, Erykah Badu, and more

Erykah Badu, born Erica Wright in Dallas, is renowned for her soulful neo-soul style and unique vocals reminiscent of Billie Holiday. Her debut album, *Baduizm*, featuring the hit "On & On," catapulted her to fame in 1997. Badu opened for D'Angelo, leading to a collaboration and a contract with Kedar Massenburg. She co-produced her albums including *Mama's Gun* and *New Amerykah*. Badu has collaborated with The Roots, Flying Lotus, and Tyler, The Creator, earning critical acclaim and chart success.

Toronto jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood blends '70s soul-jazz, hip-hop, and electronica. Known for covers of MF Doom and Kanye, they topped jazz charts with III, and were Polaris Prize nominees. Collaborated with Ghostface Killah, Little Dragon, and Turnstile, earning a Grammy nod for "Alien Love Call."