Studio Album · No. 1

Baduizm Songwriting Credits by Erykah Badu

1997 Kedar / Universal 14 tracks 58:15

Produced by Madukwu Chinwah, Bob Power, JaBorn Jamal, Ike Lee III, Erykah Badu, the Roots, Richard Nichols, James Poyser, Tone the Backbone, Jaífar Barron, Robert Bradford  ·  Engineered by Michael Gilbert, David Ivory, Bob Power, Chris Trevett, Ken Ifill, Tim Latham

Kedar / Universal R&BNeo SoulJazzHip Hop
93%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Erykah Badu carries a lyricist or composer credit.

93%
13 trackswritten by Erykah Badu 1 trackoutside writers
Erykah Badu's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer21%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
13
Lyricists
11
Producers
2,800,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1997
Released
Data Insight

Badu writes on 13 of the 14 tracks. The one she sits out is a cover of "4 Leaf Clover", written by David Lewis and Wayne Lewis. Madukwu Chinwah and Robert Bradford turn up again and again, The Roots produce three songs, and none of the 13 belongs to her alone. The pattern that runs through her whole catalogue is set on the first record.

Baduizm came out on Kedar and Universal in February 1997. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and went to number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, sold 2,800,000 in the United States and is certified 3x Platinum.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Rimshot (Intro)
Erykah BaduMadukwu Chinwah Erica Abi WrightMadukwu Chinwah Madukwu Chinwah Erykah Badu (Performer)
2
On & On #12
Erykah BaduJahmal "JaBorn" Cantero Erica Abi WrightJahmal "JaBorn" Cantero Bob PowerJah Born Erykah Badu (Performer)
3
Appletree
Erykah BaduRobert Bradford Erica Abi WrightRobert Bradford Ike Lee IIIErykah Badu Erykah Badu (Performer)
4
Otherside of the Game
Erykah BaduQuestloveRichard NicholsJames Poyser Erica Abi WrightAhmir ThompsonRichard NicholsJames Poyser The RootsRichard Nichols Erykah Badu (Performer)
5
Sometimes (Mix #9)
Erykah BaduThe RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser Erica Abi WrightThe RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser The RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser Erykah Badu (Performer)
6
Next Lifetime
Erykah BaduAnthony Scott Erica Abi WrightAnthony Scott Tone the Backbone Erykah Badu (Performer)
7
Afro (Freestyle Skit)
Erykah BaduJames PoyserJafar Barron Erica Abi WrightJames PoyserJafar Barron Erykah BaduJames PoyserJafar Barron Erykah Badu (Performer)
8
Certainly
Erykah BaduMadukwu Chinwah Erica Abi WrightMadukwu Chinwah Madukwu Chinwah Erykah Badu (Performer)
9
4 Leaf Clover
David LewisWayne Lewis David LewisWayne Lewis Ike Lee IIIErykah Badu Erykah Badu (Performer)
10
No Love
Erykah BaduRobert Bradford Erica Abi WrightRobert Bradford Robert Bradford Erykah Badu (Performer)
11
Drama
Erykah BaduTyallen Macklin Erica Abi WrightTyallen Macklin Bob Power Erykah Badu (Performer)
12
Sometimes...
Erykah BaduThe RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser Erica Abi WrightThe RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser The RootsRichard NicholsJames Poyser Erykah Badu (Performer)
13
Certainly (Flipped It)
Erykah BaduMadukwu Chinwah Erica Abi WrightMadukwu Chinwah Madukwu Chinwah Erykah Badu (Performer)
14
Rimshot (Outro)
Erykah BaduMadukwu Chinwah Erica Abi WrightMadukwu Chinwah Madukwu Chinwah Erykah Badu (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

EB
Erykah Badu
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album13 written
EA
Erica Abi Wright
Writer
On this album13 written
MC
Madukwu Chinwah
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
JP
James Poyser
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
RN
Richard Nichols
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
TR
The Roots
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
RB
Robert Bradford
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
JB
Jafar Barron
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AT
Ahmir Thompson
Writer
On this album1 written
AS
Anthony Scott
Writer
On this album1 written
DL
David Lewis
Writer
On this album1 written
J"
Jahmal "JaBorn" Cantero
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Baduizm

Who wrote Baduizm?
Badu is credited on 13 of the 14 tracks, always with a co-writer. Madukwu Chinwah, Robert Bradford, James Poyser and Richard Nichols write with her most often.
Who wrote "On & On"?
Badu and Jahmal Cantero. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which track is not hers?
"4 Leaf Clover", a cover credited to David Lewis and Wayne Lewis.
How did the album sell?
2,800,000 in the United States. The RIAA certified it 3x Platinum, and it is platinum in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Who produced it?
Madukwu Chinwah, Bob Power, Jah Born, Ike Lee III, The Roots, Richard Nichols, James Poyser and Badu herself, among others.
How did it chart?
Number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
How long is the album?
58:15 across 14 tracks, counting the Rimshot intro and outro.

Sources

Wikipedia: Baduizm Wikipedia: Erykah Badu discography Cover Art Archive: Baduizm by Erykah Badu