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."

Folamour, a versatile artist from Lyon, blends his formal training in drums, bass, and guitar with influences from pop to jazz. Known for his romantic and poetic house and disco tracks, he has collaborated with Lyon's National Orchestra and released music on labels like Glitterbox and his FHUO Records. His popular albums include "Ordinary Drugs" and "Umami."