The debut single from Erykah Badu's 'Baduizm' is a slinky, jazz-inflected R&B track that signaled the arrival of a major new talent. Its mellow groove and unconventional structure set it apart from contemporary radio fare.
- "On & On" was released as the lead single from Badu's debut album, 'Baduizm', on December 1, 1996.
- The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in early 1997.
- "On & On" won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1998.
Erykah Badu is a singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas, who emerged in the mid-1990s as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement. Her music blends R&B, soul, and hip-hop with jazz influences and conscious lyrics. By 1996, Badu had established herself as a singular voice, poised to release her debut album after generating significant buzz with early singles.
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