The Evolution of Erykah Badu

This week's #BMJ soundtrack feature: the Queen of Neo-Soul.

All Wrapped Up - The Dallas-born beauty became a household name after her 1997 hit “On and On,” and her signature head wrap became just as noteworthy.   (Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect)
Stars Align - First hinting at their relationship in Badu's "Next Lifetime" and "The Other Side of the Game" videos, Badu and André 3000 of OutKast gave birth to their child — her first — in 1997. The Badoula now has three younguns.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Wild and Free - If you’re on the fence about rocking a voluminous, picked-out Afro, we’re pretty sure Erykah will help tip the scale in favor. She’s absolutely breathtaking in this look, especially when paired with a bold, berry lip.   (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)
On Top - She’s definitely mastered the art of accessorizing her wild ‘dos, such as pairing chunky twists with an over-the-top top hat.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)She's Shooting - Taking a five-year break to once again switch her sound up in 2008, Badu explored her political side with her fourth album, New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War. Though the album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, “Honey” was the only single released. She stepped behind the camera again to win an MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction for her video "Honey." (Photo: Mario Anzuoni /Landov/REUTERS)

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Stars Align - First hinting at their relationship in Badu's "Next Lifetime" and "The Other Side of the Game" videos, Badu and André 3000 of OutKast gave birth to their child — her first — in 1997. The Badoula now has three younguns.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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