Erykah Badu "20 Feet Tall" Live at Java Jazz Festival 2012

[@mirjanavladic3208]

This is not a concert and this is not a performance... this is an EXPERIENCE! I will never grow tired of this woman because she's the kind of artist that'll never stop growing... a TRUE ARTIST!

[@aaronleger5019]

Exactly

[@timbalandschick]

SHE'S A MUSICAL GENIUS IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD...

[@jerimccombs6245]

TRUE artist .what can one say about this level of talent!!!!!!!!!! Love her sound her words.Her voice....so much .get a high .Sober one .noww..........

[@fruitloops1855]

timbalandschick hchgtvc was my evening even

[@exysness]

@@jesusisking120 hahaha. Yus.

[@RolandaNaturalrndqtDowney]

Man!!!! This woman can never make a bad CD

[@mswkmw4683]

Rolanda Downey that is not true....Have you heard New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)? that shit was the worst in my opinion...and I usually love her stuff

[@salathiagraham5905]

msw kmw I have that CD it is that FUNK!! I love it!

[@vintagesoul73911]

your're buggin

[@phylliswallace3415]

My favorite for a long time and the music is refreshing.

[@user-s3ts8my2x]

@@vintagesoul73911 ok 🎵Tyrone 🎶

[@mirianafaieta2746]

This is by far her best version of "The Healer"... she's terrific

[@sunnydaysatl]

Her background singers are on point the harmony is out of this world

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Always be dat way!!

[@moniqueruth5149]

Yes Lord 🙏🙌

[@sidlopez4599]

You ain’t lie in ‘bout that, Mah.

[@sadiejones6971]

for sure! the only thing i didn't understand was the backup singers on "Appletree" at this show. every fourth line or so they come in with vowel harmony and it sounds like it doesn't fit? idk i know Erykah's not often concerned with her own pitch (nor should she be) it just confused me because it's such a crisp and tightly grooving band much love as always 💕

[@shonenlad]

To me, she's not a mere artist or entertainer anymore.... Erykah is a force of nature.

[@daspeed07]

So true

[@brauleyofontepura8295]

I like what u just said in the other hand don’t she always had beeen like u and I are ... a force of natureeee

[@maxhutson4646]

so it that band!

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

100% agreed.

[@julmuhammad1017]

shonenlad I concur

[@slomar0503]

Wow, "Gone baby dont be long" groove in the beginning gives me a pure eargasm every time!

[@straightface2525]

I love her energy. she is my favorite artist head and shoulders above anyone else.

[@marycroci444]

Gotcha!❤️ ME too since 1996.Oh Yessss!

[@marycroci444]

See how Chakas influence feeds her style and messages.❤❤❤

[@dennisbiggs7503]

That bass line is sick, I love it!!!!

[@lybel111]

😌🎶🎶👍👍👍

[@irienabecerril-white115]

She is a truthful messenger but how many really hear her and the wisdom she's passing out?

[@fruitloops1855]

Iriena Becerril-White was my time for a good one ☝️

[@g.bangura]

I didnt understand until about 5years ago.. I got it. I'm changed forever.

[@annalisa14]

Just like John Coltrane ....

[@mervynramokgopa3869]

Alice Coltrane was a true spiritual entity... still learning her teaching in Afuruika

[@mzphitslave]

Better quality than quantity

[@Mizkitty03]

Fell in love with her music as a teen and then in my 20s and now my 30's. She got that come back love. you are oblivious to the lyrics but like the melodies as a teen, understand and vibe with the lyrics in your 20s but in your 30s you have lived those lyrics. Hits different everytime!

[@talon3684]

That sweet vintage, jazzy vocal, that fresh rhyme, elevated mind, one of a kind original. Even when she go soft she hard. Fearless on the mic and still fine while she do it. Go ahead Badu, we still with you ✊

[@sidlopez4599]

👌

[@smoton2]

THIS NEVER GETS OLD.....EVERY TIME I HEAR IT, IT'S FRESH...THAT'S A GOOD ARTIST AND MUSICIANS AND SINGERS....I LOVE IT!!

[@zs1562]

I can't put into words how much I love her. I've loved her message/music since I was a kid, I love it still as an adult and will feel the same as an old person. She's an artist to see you through your lifetime. 💕

[@maxabbey3913]

5:45 and on is unreal. Those vocals are insane!!!

[@MrShug2010]

Seemed as if she went past that fifth octave...she took it there on that on that final note with arms wide open....

[@aandrewsfaithinworks]

I could listen to this woman all day. One of the best to ever do it LIVE.... One of the best to ever do it.

[@JahwanM]

I can't stop listening to this performance--that live sound/instruments is AMAZING!!

[@nickolavan4332]

im seeing where solange sound and influence come from...eyrak badu is simply genious

[@rivkacoverdale9672]

This did sound familiar. Yep!

[@tomswill9189]

Yes she is.

[@lokidontreal7066]

They are also both from the same state I believe the same city

[@winniesiili4963]

Agreed

[@rashanthompson5462]

Wow I was saying the same thing lol I'm glad someone else noticed

[@joemcfatter1170]

I have followed the Goddess' career since before she was 'discovered'. She is like extended family to me, 'auntie' to my Jah children. Her own God mother used to take her to see my late wife perform. I have only the greatest respect for Erykah as a human being, a cardinal spirit of womanhood, and a mother. May Jah continue to Guide and Itect her Always.

[@yaazzyy8410]

Wow what an honor to see such a beautiful soul shine like her. 🙌🏾

[@Suavemuzik]

Erykah Badu is The Queen of Funk/Neo Soul...Love her, SImply Amazing!!

[@GinnetteConnertruelady]

Her shoes were dope!!! Performance was pretty dope too. Let love reign!

[@anokisultan8338]

I look at the things, around in in the camera eye site, go from one scene to another; and the clothings are very inspirational, and glamorous, with you all. The singing in the lead vocal, and the background singers, are impressive,and jazzy, and rythem and blues, conservative sounds, being ground up muses! I see you all love the gifts you show as great entertainers, entertaining your audience! What a beautiful job, do well!

[@DeKontee2010]

Erykah Badu is the reason i've had some pretty amazing girlfriends that followed after her spirit. Praise sister Erykah on being an amazing role model because i have benefited from it first hand.Love Mama Badu!

[@monicaangelini3324]

such an amazing comment. I was very touched.

[@kidComebaQ]

@@monicaangelini3324 yeess role model for me totally have seen the difference in values and what you deem to be priority depending on your role models.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

Best comment goes to😁😁😁😍

[@AnkhGirl]

Beautiful comment 💗

[@tajshaheed4232]

Did you marry any of those girlfriends, and are any of them your baby mamas, AND were they single mothers when you met them?

[@genarob7416]

THOSE VOCALS ARE AMAZING! Love Badu

[@MerlinDeLaGheddo]

I would cry if I saw her live! She is awesome!!

[@KnowitallChick]

How could you NOT love this woman?

[@wheredalocalsgeaux596]

One of my favorite songs by Erykah but I love them all and can listen to her all day everyday!

[@77hodag]

Killer band!

[@dennelclayton5188]

Sister Badu and her baduizm droppin' nuggets of wisdom and poetry. Always on point and On the Groove.

[@anndriggers6660]

EB...what can I say? Beautiful, talented, philisophical, intelligent just to name a fraction of the attributes this amazing woman posseses. I'm always astownded at how her music transforms my mind. Thank you Universal Mother, for sharing this wonderful creature with us all.

[@deedee307]

I LOVE everything about this woman .... geez

[@NubianQueen_xo]

I don't know why it just hit me that maybe she was talking about Africa and how far we (African Americans) have drifted from our consciousness and knowing who we are #Damn #MindBlown

[@KINGSAFEMUSIC]

NubianQueen_xo she is actually

[@JramaticWestAtl]

20 feet tall: Conversation with Creator and created.

[@mervynramokgopa3869]

Follow your conscious and Afuruika will find you... peace to lost ones

[@mujmullins5206]

#brainwashed

[@locojazz5770]

Muj Mullins aka you? 🤔

[@motlatsirammutloa3407]

Every time i see this Beaut performs it feels like the first time I witness her magic...

[@KaneCunico]

That's me in the bottom left of the press pit at 6:56, thumping my hand in the air and blocking other photographers in between my shots. How unprofessional! It's 'cos I was feelings its! Thank you, Miss Badu!

[@mterrell604]

This version had a Parliament-esque flavor to it. She's always showing us different sides of her artistry!

[@sliqvic]

I love Badu music. Groovy, smooth, and has a encrypted messages.

[@psychotropic7]

I wish she would have done more on 20 Feet Tall. I really like that song.

[@helenlundeberg]

me too man...

[@lauragwillim1055]

psychotropic7 me as well. Would love to see her live.

[@m.gatowinters3685]

Same. Story of my life.

[@darmakonsultanit4617]

2019 love erykah badu

[@SJ-co2gg]

2020

[@80zBabee]

her energy is Life

[@stephenlacey2288]

Once in a lifetime experience being present at Erykah Badu’s showcase in Café des Paris London 1996 amazing vibrations ALL AROUND!🙏👆🌞

[@zombriibatlove8371]

2020 anyone! Find myself listening to this version a lot. Just love the transitions and vibe it gives off!!!! Wish i could've been there. Not to many performances like this these day's!

[@luizsoares462]

A musica de Erikah Badu, se faz viva por si só de uma forma clara e simples. A musica é verdadeira artista conduzida por esse grande mulher

[@athertonx5779]

I have stumbled upon this incredible artist. What an amazing singer.

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

Erykah Badu is a musical and philosophical genius. We are blessed.

[@Shortyb1977]

Aw man this crowd didn’t deserve this performance at all!! Love her

[@jimjam8949]

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[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

@@jimjam8949 The audience loves her. Not sure what Queen LaReefer is talking about.

[@jeffwmb]

Her performance is so complete and artistic. Her Cd can be a bit hard to follow for me but this performance is definitely interesting and authentic.And omg her vocal starting at 5:45 is WOW!~

[@bazookajoe55]

The vocals at 5:45 are insane!!!!

[@burdrchitect1680]

Gave me chills!

[@miabs4963]

The most beautiful singer I ever heard in my life , so glad to have spent my childhood with her voice and songs in my mind !!!! Erika You got me 😄🌸🌺❤️💖

[@Its_stupid_cupid]

At 3:40 there is a towering statue in Africa representing the mother, father and child of that land who as a whole make that stance. She will always enlighten.

[@FreeformThoughts804]

Love this woman. This song has totally gotten me through this PANDEMIC!!!!!! All this Earthly Energy!!!!!!!!

[@Be12397]

I always get goosebumps listening to her live! 👸🏾

[@2401beautty]

Yess, I realized her potential when she performed with The Roots. She's is force to nature...love Badu

[@ntandonyathikazi408]

Will I ever get over this performance!??... Still listening 2020

[@bustaknutt7729]

2021

[@ggmag7]

I miss your live shows so much!!!! Cannot wait to see you again Queen.

[@susun7771]

those frequencies ♡

[@natashasmith2797]

From sister to sister, we people need u in our lives as the world is diminishing u are our light.. much love girl...💋

[@1daftpunk]

Sade & Erykah, two of my most favoured singers of all time... along with Bill Withers

[@aaronhardy3348]

Erykah Badu is in my list of Elite Music Artist. Where to start?! All else aside...style, creativity, originality...recorded or live... She has a musical gift. Vocals are insane! What she can do with her voice and the level of skill she possesses to hit notes like a professional pianist when striking black and white keys to run a scale. Far beyond falsettos and vocal acrobatics or runs. A few others that come to mind who are also on my Elite List...D’Angelo and L. Hill.

[@scottnewsome5828]

One of the dopest performances I’ve seen

[@sonja0707]

Spiritual leader of light and wisdom love you Sista Erykah

[@AmyE4D]

As a makeup artist I've always been so curious what she uses for her signature purple eye look 😍

[@akilaj553]

When are we going to get that new album!!! It'll be 2020 before we know it! My favorite album is New Amerykah Part One - classic! She is a go to for anytime, especially at work!

[@EileenPCarryEPC]

Beautiful spirit. ~❇~ please play this at my passing. 💙

[@jellyjell17]

2:18 she just opened her mouth and I immediately got chills, her voice is just everything.

[@chateaumarc3087]

Quelle femme ! Quelle voix ! quelle présence !

[@karinaquintanasilva5542]

Erykah es de otro planeta, es la única explicación que tengo frente a tanto talento ! I LOVE ITTTTTTTTTTT !

[@MrBesticles]

The showmanship is phenomenal !

[@vintagesoul73911]

Lord that baseline to Don't be Long

[@Jhon0319]

Rica!.

[@vichosm]

McCartney’s magic bro (that song samples Arrow Through Me by Wings)

[@crownr0yalonice]

Vicente San Martin thanks for that musical tidbit!

[@spencerchristie3735]

I was saying the same thing!

[@lynetterice7842]

Thank u!!!!! I was wondering what joint that was!!!

[@marionhyllam8637]

Love this! Love your songs... Such a talented individual...

[@imajicaxo4874]

I just cannot with this woman. Her pisces energy. Her aura and talent. Unmatched 💕

[@missjoe1877]

i love her so much ! she's beautiful and so talented

[@angelaclark2108]

She is the true. Body mind and spirit. So many people sleeping on this album and her message.

[@termainebillings9368]

love this queen

[@yaazzyy8410]

She radiates evertime. I cant get enough of her beautiful energy. 🐠🙌🏾

[@JInverso]

Erykah is a gift to our generation.

[@junnaulue3191]

She's absolutely amazing. Legend

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

Please come to Macedonia or Greece E. Badu. You have fans here!

[@bellab41]

Reminding us to remember our greatness

[@meaganmarcum4659]

I just wanna understand how anyone could’ve given this a thumbs down 😂

[@debratrotter1209]

Oh my, Erykah Badu you are truly an Artist.

[@juicey1mk]

Shes got the jamming spot ever time dame you fly,

[@Bmonet22]

i LoVE her ,her band be rocking !!!

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

I'm feeling this.

[@richardcorona3564]

THANK GOD for E BADU!!! One of the baddest musical heroes of all time!!

[@lemari178]

I just thank God", for our talented undisputed radiant Sister Badu🙏🎧, just mystical.............🌏🌏🌐

[@orlandooracle7008]

A true thorough bred artist through and through. To every meaning of the word!! Love you Erykah!! 💜

[@shawnesebletson9308]

Erica Badu is a cold piece of work, I Love This Qween❤❤❤

[@anelligence]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN, GOD BLESS HER

[@flamingomua]

genia de la vida! queen

[@lamarrdelmore512]

I saw her in Philly and she is a genius.

[@noahmatias7001]

Senhora ericah badu tens 1 fã em Angola ❤️

[@manzanillita]

Also known as "Maria Manuela México" hell yesssss

[@Doodlebugdude]

I need this in my life right now.

[@mswkmw4683]

Mama's Gun was her best cd in my opinion

[@noirb13]

msw kmw baduizim

[@TriniGirlNatural]

The realest for sure

[@nawfsidehtown2927]

Thank you. Mama's Gun hands down. That album was a spiritual trip

[@mring4856]

Dat was fire but. Baduizm Live. Lawd.

[@DBrown-gu4ry]

Slept on it. Totally slept on it. I had Baduism, and never got Mamas Gun. Just heard Green Eyes a year or so ago, it was craaazy good.

[@emmay1949]

Story telling never died ! This is everything

[@lynetterice7842]

That intro!!🔥🔥🔥Keep it going🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@landsharkjones1723]

There is no "Bad" in Badu!!! Girl brings it real!!

[@soniaponce2197]

She is music!

[@deeliciousplum]

Wow! I love what Erykah and her musicians are able to do. A joy to explore her music.

[@DjAja]

She is pure class !!!!!

[@CallioCallio]

ERYKAH'S MUSIC JUST GIVES ME A WHOLE NEW LIFE! YASS