Baduizm (studio album) by Erykah Badu

Baduizm by Erykah Badu
Year: 1997
Overall rank: 1,019th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
77/100 (from 246 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1997 (22nd)
Award Top albums of the 1990s (197th)
Award Best albums of all time (1,019th)
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Baduizm is ranked as the best album by Erykah Badu.

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  Track ratingsTrack ratings The tracks on this album have an average rating of 79 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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Average Rating: 
77/100 (from 246 votes)
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This album is rated in the top 4% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 76.5/100, a mean average of 76.1/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 76.7/100. The standard deviation for this album is 15.9.

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75/100
From 07/05/2025 07:41
R&B album of the year at the 1998 Grammys
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From 01/22/2025 08:41
Once again I discover that my favourite tune is the one with the lowest rating. I know it's me not you. I'm good with that. No Love
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90/100
From 06/16/2022 22:31
Criminally underrated on here
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90/100
From 12/12/2021 01:35
This album is solid and isn’t great for lounging to a chill vibe. I wouldn’t want to listen to any other album other than this one for lounging. Just slaps through with consistent greatness
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90/100
From 11/26/2021 21:09
A perfect album for any occasion, especially for your lonely November Fridays as well for any party you might give to your friends. Amazing stuff.
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80/100
From 12/13/2020 12:21
Que força nesse álbum!
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From 11/12/2020 16:43
Not in my wheelhouse, but it has a consistent vibe that I like.
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From 04/07/2016 13:55
If Billie Holiday was to come back & make a record this would be it. Erykah Badu has that special voice that leaves you wanting more. This again is a debut album that is ranked in my Top10 albums of all time. I never tire listening to this amazing album, On & On is one of the best tracks but my favourite track is Next Lifetime along with 4 Leaf Clover. But the whole album is full of great tracks with a Jazzy neo-soul feel and her amazing voice adds to the atmosphere.
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From 10/15/2015 19:05
It actually gets better with every listen
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90/100
From 05/16/2015 15:14
Soulful, genuine, funky hip hop. Real good easy listening & so well done. A- MEZ
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