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10 things you should know about Erykah Badu

4:57 PMChristian Melanie Lee

Grammy-award winning neo-soul/hip-hop queen Erykah Badu will be visiting the country as part of her Badu vs Everythang Tour 2017 A.D. Live in Manila. I've been listening to her songs ever since her debut album, Baduizm released in 1997.

For those who are curious about her, here are 10 things you should know about Erykah Badu.

1. In 2008, she became the face of fashion designer Tom Ford White Patchouli fragrance.

2. She was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 1998.

3. During the span of her music career, Badu had released five studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, one mixtape, 31 singles, and 20 music videos.

4. She received Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for On & On and Best R&B Album for Baduizm at 1998 Grammy Awards.

5. She's a vegan since 2006.

6. She changed her birth name Erica to Erykah. She believes that the former is her "slave" name. The term 'kah' from 'Erykah' signifies the inner self, which, when translated from Arabic, means 'can do no wrong'. Meanwhile, Badu is also an African name for the 10th born child used for the Ashanti people in Ghana.

7. She has 3 children; a son named Seven Sirius from her previous relationship with Outkast's André 3000; Puma Sabti Curry (the father is West Coast rapper The D.O.C.) and Mars Merkaba Thedford to her boyfriend of five years, rapper Jay Electronica.

8. She won 16 awards from 59 nominations from MTV Music Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, Grammy Awards, and American Music Awards.

9. Badu established a charity organization, Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D.). They provide community-driven development for inner-city youth through music, dance, theater and visual arts.

10. With her efforts for the said charitable works, she received the Key to the City of Dallas.

Don't miss the chance to catch her perform on October 14, 7 pm at Sofitel Harbour Garden Tent, Philippine Plaza Manila. Brought to you by Volume Unit Entertainment and World Wide Womb

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Angelina Cruz, Iñigo Pascual collaborated for “Paraiso”

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Elmo Magalona received Gold Record award for his debut album

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Lauv is excited to join Ed Sheeran's Divide Tour in Asia

8:15 AMChristian Melanie Lee

Everyone's ecstatic about the most anticipated concert of the year! As AEG Presents and Ovation Production bring Ed Sheeran on November 7 at Mall of Asia

Independent singer, producer, and composer, Lauv will join the said tour. The 23-year old American artist behind the infectious track, "I Like Me Better" recently announced that he will be supporting Ed Sheeran throughout his Divide tour in Asia—spanning a massive 14-date run commencing in Osaka, Japan (25 October) and concluding in Dubai (23 November).

"Words cannot express my excitement to have the opportunity to tour with one of the most genuine artists of this era in multiple countries I've never been to in my life. Honored is a start," Ari Strapans Leff, better known as “Lauv”, enthusiastically said about sharing the stage with Ed.

The young artist's fresh single "I Like Me Better" has garnered over 100 million online streams and is gradually climbing up worldwide charts. Following the release of what Billboard described as Lauv's "softly soul-baring" single was his tour announcement and a video entitled 'hello' which introduced the rising star.

The multi-faceted performer revealed that before his creation of music as Lauv, he lost the sense of his genuine identity for a while. “It seems like a lot of people lose touch with that forever, and end up living a life that’s not really true to who they are,” he added. While commenting on his music style, he stated, “By being so honest in my songs, I want to encourage people to be okay with who they are and what they feel. More than anything else, that's what drives me to create music in a massive way.”

Lauv also released a Cheat Codes remix to "I Like Me Better" and a Spotify Session including a stripped version of the single, as well as his own rendition of Akon's Don't Matter. The LA-based artist also holds songwriting credits for Charli XCX's "Boys and US Top 10 hit single "No Promises" by Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato. “I Like Me Better” follows the release of Lauv’s debut single named “The Other”, which he composed while a student at NYU. Like his latest hit, the track also gathered over 100 million Spotify streams and became a part of Today’s Top Hits and Global 100. Lauv launched his sold out “late nights, deep talks” tour in the US earlier this summer, marking his first headlining tour. Moreover, he played at Billboard Hot 100 Festival in Jones Beach, New York on August 20th and the Summerfest a month before.

This November 7, catch the fusion of American and British pop as Lauv and Ed Sheeran serenade the Manila crowd at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds! Tickets on sale at SM Ticket Outlets and online at smtickets.com. Presented by Smart, AEG and Ovation Productions.

TOUR DATES

10/25/2017 Osaka, Japan, Jo Hall o/f Ed Sheeran

10/29/2017 Seoul, Korea, Olympic Park - The 88 Garden o/f Ed Sheeran

10/31/2017 Tokyo, Japan, Nippon Budokan o/f Ed Sheeran

11/1/2017 Tokyo, Japan, Nippon Budokan o/f Ed Sheeran

11/4/2017 Hong Kong, China, AsiaWorld - Expo Hall 10 o/f Ed Sheeran

11/5/2017 Hong Kong, China, AsiaWorld - Expo Hall 10 o/f Ed Sheeran

11/7/2017 Manila, Philippines, Mall of Asia Concert Grounds o/f Ed Sheeran

11/9/2017 Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia Convention Exhibition o/f Ed Sheeran

11/11/2017 Kallang, Singapore, Singapore Indoor Stadium o/f Ed Sheeran

11/12/2017 Kallang, Singapore, Singapore Indoor Stadium o/f Ed Sheeran

11/14/2017 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Axiata Arena o/f Ed Sheeran

11/16/2017 Bangkok, Thailand, Impact Arena o/f Ed Sheeran

11/19/2017 Mumbia, India, JioGarden o/f Ed Sheeran

11/23/2017 Dubai, UAE, Autism Rocks Arena o/f Ed Sheeran

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