From woke to MAGA to A.I.: See Erykah Badu’s entire Ari Melber interview

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Top Republicans are attacking what they call “woke” politics, and even passing laws designed to “stop” a supposed woke agenda. The singer who first brought that concept to the culture, in “Master Teacher,” Erykah Badu, reflects on social justice, culture and “woke politics” today - one of several topics the four-time Grammy winner tackles in this extended discussion with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Badu discusses her singing, deep links to hip hop, personal evolution, spirituality and approach to the music industry and business in general, including her new cannabis line with “Cookies.” She also reacts to earlier moments and videos from her career, and engages with an “assessment” of her work that an artificial intelligence chat bot generated by drawing on public writings about her music and its message. This in-depth discussion is the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons (msnbc.com/mavericks)
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@AriMelber Год назад

Shoutout to Erykah for such a deep, thoughtful interview and taking all the questions (from me and the bot!)...

@k-rundenise9395 Год назад

Bruuuuuh, Ari you know how to a create a space AND invite folks in - well done!. I'll be looking for more of this. 🙂

@waldosgrade Год назад

Thank you!

@marcial8479 Год назад

Totally enjoyed

@jamesboyd7759 Год назад

Favorite artist, and Favorite Journalist…Kudos to RU-vid for putting this into my feed.

@OmniMale Год назад

She's not deep.. Why pander to nonsesne? For views? People are pitiful.

@omphileneo Год назад

2 minutes into this and I want to shout-out this Ari dude for knowing how to hold down a conversation that allows the interviewee to feel at peace to share as should be shared.

@filmladyproduction 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely, that was huge.

@mrsshantel7999 8 месяцев назад

yea he’s very talented and to be able to do Badu that well amazing

@MyOwnLaneTrucking 8 месяцев назад

Yes he did that 🎉

@mamiebryant9064 8 месяцев назад

Marijuana should be legalized federally!!!!!

@claude_in_Cincinnati 7 месяцев назад

Ari's a pretty cool dude. One of the handful of newscasters that you can feel you can trust, plus, he don't pull punches. His everyday show makes you question how the Powers That Be allow him to continue on air.

@glendagarcia6194 Год назад

That wasn’t an interview it was a conversation, a deep moving conversation, between intellectual equals. Superb.

@mcclendonreport Год назад

It showed respect. This is rare on television when interviewers interview Blacks or eccentrics in general.

@palavergirl7450 Год назад

You took the thought out of my head. Bea

@james-uf7un Год назад

Everybody has an opinion

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

Love this comment

@rahsunallah2825 Год назад

And ms.glenda just loves herself as an intellectual.❤😘

@cjayconrod 7 месяцев назад

Nothing like a conversation between two people who truly see each other.

@chrisburns5532 2 месяца назад

nothing wrong with blind people talking mate

@cmooreHD 8 месяцев назад

Everyone is showing love to Badu which is truly honourable and always needed BUT, can we just give a standing ovation for the Interviewer! He was real and made sure the conversation kept going! It didn’t feel targeted or bias. I kept putting this off because I thought it would have been. One of the best interviews this year online right now.

@wellness285 5 месяцев назад

Best interview with EB now and forever

@lauraguillemin3197 Год назад

The fact that she has always been in alignment with herself and still agrees to what she said almost 30 years ago is beautiful

@MichelleBertsch Год назад

Rare . She knew THEN who she was & wasn’t derailed. People go a lifetime and never achieve that level of self awareness. That a blessing all by itself.

@Esanne617 6 месяцев назад

Yes an old soul indeed

@DestinyWatson 4 месяца назад

many of us have to grow our little backbones and it's funny to know we go from not knowing much or naive to hopefully our full self an being aware enough in life while living@@MichelleBertsch

@inesspanni Год назад

I must say the spiritual alignment between these two was such a beautiful thing to watch! The vibe!!!

@chellierenae Год назад

I love the respect he shows for her and her art and the fact that he actually did research and is an actual fan...he's actually giving her flowers while allowing her to be free...very beautiful interview

@showyourglo3782 Год назад

There is definitely a mutual respect.. very beautiful

@Shahmar Год назад

Wtf are you talkin' about?

@chellierenae Год назад

@@Shahmar WHO TF are you talking TOO!?🤔

@Shahmar Год назад

@@chellierenae Well I was talking to inessrene but now I'm talking to you. Your stupass poem is even worse. She don't need his respect and he aint allowing her to do ish. The only "spiritual alignment" he may have would be an appreciation of the one of the art forms of The Children Of Israel.

@abelmbaakanyi1000 7 месяцев назад

You know I’m an interviewer critic and honestly he did what more interviewers should be doing, beyond prepared, genuinely interested and connected to the work prior to the interview, and allowed the conversation to be malleable at all points of the conversation, there was no wrong turn taken. No overarching desire to pressure her and to squeeze hot sauce out of her , but rather , inquisitively asking and learning about the sauce in her bottle, respectfully discussing ingredients, how the ingredients work together to create this one in a million delicacy

@oh_rhythm 6 месяцев назад

Interviewer critic..... Right

@googleedwardbernays6455 6 месяцев назад

Ok Bot. Either that , or you’re from a little known groupof about 30,000 funded thru DARPA and blacbudget. Do Signature reduction ring any bells???

@fazolkatorres7865 6 месяцев назад

Very well said ! Salute

@influentialchels3994 6 месяцев назад

The way you articulated your thoughts on this comment section is giving MOVIE CRITIC CUT THE MF CHECK🫶🏾

@marinablack181 5 месяцев назад

An "Interviewer Critic" 😂😂😂 Loser

@allblack6078 9 месяцев назад

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone so excited to do an interview. This was a joy to watch!

@tonyagordon6998 Год назад

Ari seems so excited by this interview. I always enjoy his mention of the Hip Hop culture on his show. It shows his love for the art. So happy he was able to conduct this interview :)

@tymbreturner501 Год назад

I Agree, Clearly he is very knowledgeable of the Art of HipHop and Music in general. He did his homework for this conversation..

@ronpotts6385 Год назад

I bought Erykah's first album in early '98 as a college student mainly because I was about to go see a Lilith Fair show in San Diego, and she was the only artist on the bill that I wasn't familiar with. I was instantly blown away by the album, and then her audience banter during that Lilith Fair really set her apart from the other artists. She spoke about being a cypher, and she said to never give your "power" (sexual energy/body, etc.) to just anyone. She just continues to be amazing, not "just" a singer, but a poetess, thinker and philosopher, too.

@kristamcnair1430 Год назад

First disc I got from her was in America's middle school. Her song "Certainly".. I have been in love with her ever since. When she released New Amerykah??!?! Yo!!

@DeeJoyce Год назад

Yes I remember that Lilith tour!! She was the standout, amongst some heavy hitters if I'm not mistaken. ❤💝💖💛

@thedylangirl Год назад

Oh Lilith Fair 🙏🏼

@shable1436 Год назад

She is a musician majikian

@vanessaclaudio3524 6 месяцев назад

“The universe doesnt give you what you ask for, the universe gives you what you are” sits in my soul

@tracysimon7972 6 месяцев назад

A WORD!

@trrricky 6 месяцев назад

Yes, thank you for pulling that out and putting space around it

@RuaTheRapoet 6 месяцев назад

That's cool... but doesn't that mean you just watched the first 3 seconds of the 50 minute video? Lol

@trrricky 6 месяцев назад

It seemed like they were both really having a good time talking with each other! The interviewer clearly loves her music and was super prepared and engaged and interested and Erykah was relaxed and generous. It’s a great interview all the way through, it even gets better as they form the energy together. I’ve loved Erykah since the beginning, it’s cool to hear her look back a little bit but to hear the way she thinks about herself as an artist for today at all times. She’s ready to meet the next moment, she’s ready to share everything new she’s learned, she doesn’t need to sit around with a shoebox full of old photos. She’s ready to go make some more art now. Loved this one.

@OriginalSlimLee28 6 месяцев назад

This hit hard. I’m keeping this in mind on what she said right there.

@danakembel1645 9 месяцев назад

Being creative is not a hobby, it’s a way of life! Thanks Ari for this insightful interview with Erykah. She’s even more beautiful than I thought!!! Wow

@herahagstoz6934 Год назад

My dad gave me her first album way back in the 90’s without knowing who she was or what her music was. As a little white girl in NH I don’t know if I ever would have found her music until decades later. He was a pisces and so am I and I love how some how he was drawn to it and to gift me with it. I’m so grateful the universe spoke to us both in this way. Miss you dad ❤

@tiffanycotter9675 10 месяцев назад

And Erykah is a Pisces

@oracleofcecilian5262 10 месяцев назад

There are no accidents. Only Serendipity.😇👼🌠🙏

@randykalish7558 10 месяцев назад

🙏

@keishajpmes1103 9 месяцев назад

Honor to your Dad

@evolvinglove7786 9 месяцев назад

Love this ❤

@readofroses Год назад

You can tell by his eyes how much he’s been waiting for this moment to interview her. I love how much he honors her space and gives her the space to shine how she does!!!!! I love me some Erykah Badu!

@sankalpX10 Год назад

So true! I'll feel honored too, she's such a Queen

@qadeerakhabir5768 9 месяцев назад

He is a very good interviewer. How he matched her energy and did his research. He was very relaxed and utilized the right words and allowed her to elaborate on her thoughts. He seemed to lean into some of her beliefs which builds a genuine chemistry and understanding. This interview allowed it to feel natural and real.

@elfredawright 7 месяцев назад

The interviewer is Arie. He ALWAYS does his homework/research.❤

@Tabitha16 8 месяцев назад

I don’t watch interviews often. This was a beautifully conducted interview with such a genuine energy exchange.

@geoffstockton Год назад

I was born in 1977. When I heard Badu in '97 as a scared shitless 19 year old dad to a new born, I became a fan for life. That boy was born in 1997 and he still lives and breathes Badu's music as well as a lot of music that sprung up from it. I'm a musician and so is he. This music has been a major bond for us. When he was a teenager a he plugged me back into playing jazz, neo-soul, R&B and for as much as I initially taught him, I've learned tons from him in the last few years. He introduced me to Hiatus Kaiyote's music which I can't help but hear as a direct descendant. Infinite love and respect to Badu.

@shoshanazuckerberg7279 Год назад

Let's update the word "woke" to the word "LOVE" and then we will see who the real "savages" are.

@cherizeaustin0816 8 месяцев назад

Having a bond so eternally true is a thing of joy I share this too with my daughter

@Indigobluehues333 8 месяцев назад

I raised my kids on Badu too! I first resonated with her in the 90s and never let go. My first born was singing Baddduuuuuu since she was a baby. Took her to her concert recently to celebrate her high school graduation. It felt like such a complete circle. Round and round baby. Such a blessing.

@douglaswilliams9779 7 месяцев назад

So amazing I grew up with her and some young guys I work with introduced me to Hiatus, her voice wow so soulful!

@TheMuse1111 7 месяцев назад

Heavy on the “7”’s… Aligned…

@vj5225 Год назад

I watched this saying, alright I'll give it a few minutes... I ended up watching it from start to end. One of the most beautiful interviews I've ever experienced from Ari. You just don't see interviews like this on other networks. Thank you!

@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy Год назад

Thank God for double speed 😂

@TheShai17 Год назад

I planned on watching a few minutes too and spirit was like “naw, keep watching” 🤣🙌🏾💚

@CoachAshley1983 Год назад

I literally said and did the same thing! Quickest 50 minutes of my life lol

@commonsense9848 Год назад

What was your favorite thing you took from this?

@vj5225 Год назад

@@commonsense9848 Don't focus on the past, look forward. Freedom is being you and ok if it doesn't fit the mold of society.

@rainbow_flo 8 месяцев назад

She is the quintessential example of "allowing Divine purpose" to shine through. Our gifts cannot be realized unless we follow the pure soul that lies within.❤

@jaquadajackson306 6 месяцев назад

She is so right when she said her music was ahead of its time.. this generation is so much more in touch with themselves and they are open to being free to express themselves in unique ways and that’s her!!..

@kendramoorelife Год назад

This is hands down one of the best interviews I've ever seen. The connection between the two of them and the transparency and joy being given to us who are watching is sacred!

@andrebarrett9095 Год назад

I loved that interview. I'm 70 years old and not a real familiar with hip hop or Erykah Badu but have heard of her. I'll have to listen more. Really loved it! And it was refreshing to not talk to much politics.

@asdfjkl7430 Год назад

"it was refreshing to not talk [too] much politics" Understatement of the decade. So tired of the mire.

@Lstar07 Год назад

She’s been around for nearly 30 years and counting. Have fun. 🔊

@enragedpinkytoe9129 Год назад

She makes neo soul music not hip-hop she does feature on hip-hop music

@Dead2you Год назад

Badiuzm and Mama's Gun are both INCREDIBLE albums if you're into Neo-Soul

@Dead2you Год назад

@@enragedpinkytoe9129 she's definitely made Hip Hop-Esque records..The Healer prod. by Madlib off New Amerykah is a prime example.

@lynwilson9259 9 месяцев назад

Ari Melber...this was an amazing conversation. EXCEPTIONAL job.

@tomikiawells6780 9 месяцев назад

I'm 54 and I overstood it all, my 3 children now, ages 32-25, overstand it all now. Before her time yet within her time indeed💕

@DracoNorth Год назад

Her uniqueness is always refreshing in a world full of cookie cutter copy cats. Loved this interview 🌿🌻

@jluck1590 Год назад

Isn't saying the woke is the new black a bit racist?

@willpleasants1601 7 месяцев назад

Im an original but I'm jacking those boots 😢

@akc1739 Год назад

She uses her gifts as a gift back to her Creator. Man! If only more people would embrace that approach. What a world it could be.

@marshagreen9759 Год назад

I agree with you, I grew up listening to her music, much older than she. I enjoyed this interview and she is so smart and talented.

@mallen1317 Год назад

Well stated, ppl would need the awareness to embrace that

@foreveryactionthereisacons1683 Год назад

We're all connected to the collective consciousness and the creator... Thoughts and prayers are important. It's a challenge to pray for the greedy ignorant humans but, it still needs to be done. I go back and forth.. hehe All the masculine energy in the world and mother earth isn't happy about it.

@FBA1Markboy Год назад

Every Black person cant sing and it may take others longer to realize their gift unless something comes along and disrupts their journey.

@-BigIi- Год назад

Not even sure what that means.

@tgram4894 9 месяцев назад

Her music is for all the people. The definition of timeless.

@tarahaithcoates3280 9 месяцев назад

Listen! That chatbot encompassed who she is brilliantly and defined the beginning of the black power movement post-civil rights. Hearing that definition gave me an immediate reflection of Afrocentricity during that time. The empowerment black Americans felt in that era was the consensus of our race taking back who we are as a people. We tapped into where our ancestors came from and defined it, creating black culture going into the next chapter of our history in these United States.

@filmcrew3531 Год назад

Love Erykah. Simple. Free woman, free heart, free mind. Thank you Ari.

@seedsowersofisrael.4660 Год назад

Define "Free"

@TheBartomon Год назад

nope. She fake.

@TheBartomon Год назад

Thank you "Ari" lol 🤫

@dayegilharno4988 Год назад

@@seedsowersofisrael.4660 I see you keep asking this question all over the internet as if it means something...?!

@dayegilharno4988 Год назад

@@TheBartomon Totally... That's why the AI figured that out immediately from the vast amount of internet content coming to the same conclusion as you. I mean, you even had to give yourself a like to be able to pretend that you are not alone with this assessment - shouldn't that tell you something?

@pitchking5496 Год назад

Watching Erykah look at her younger self is like watching a Proud mother watching her daughter emulate her the best she could. She has evolved so much and still looks as young as the day she first blew up! 🖤🙌🏾

@edwardjones3564 7 месяцев назад

Two, highly intellectual folk. I respect them both for their authenticity. Thank you, Badu & Ari!

@donnareece7708 9 месяцев назад

That is one of the most riveting interviews I've seen in a long time. Badu is exceptional 💟

@whiskyjames4200 Год назад

Erykah Badu is wisdom, inspiration, love, respect, black, lady, human... etc... etc... etc! Ari, great job bro!!!

@jaytyler7700 Год назад

Badu... a queen. Such a regal spirit, love her energy.

@HelloSeptmember 9 месяцев назад

Her knowledge and style is immense. She's such a humble soul. Just not her personality but her spirit does wonders for us ❤

@kevinwarren3711 9 месяцев назад

👏🏾👏🏾Outstanding👏🏾👏🏾 I really didn’t know much about her. I’m totally a fan now! I love her vibe, her message(s), and she’s beautiful. Apparently inside and out! Thanks for this one, Ari!

@teresawashington882 Год назад

She gets me... I feel her... Energy in Harmony.... 🧘🏿

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

Yesssssssss, I love that. "ENGERY in Harmony" WOW!

@foreveryactionthereisacons1683 Год назад

Definitely pisces energy.

@ebbyc1817 Год назад

she gets me.... I feel her.... I llllove this! 🤗

@berrysweet2321 Год назад

She is highly intelligent

@waldosgrade Год назад

She hasn’t aged a minute. What a great interview with a great artist

@mrluvit8232 9 месяцев назад

agreed...lil' skinny tho...probably just needs to eat more edibles 😁

@daniellebrownherrbs6507 8 месяцев назад

You’re right. She hasn’t aged… She’s grown and morphed all while staying true to her vibe… I wont call her a legend… yet because by the creators blessing she’s still very much so alive and clearly well! I’m personally grateful that she never allowed the industry to distort and destroy her like so many others. Keep feeding the light love.✨🌻💪🏽

@waldosgrade 8 месяцев назад

❤ ❤❤

@chrisbennett6260 7 месяцев назад

certain people dont crack

@googleedwardbernays6455 7 месяцев назад

I remember when i was stupid af and i thought Badu was “deep” Thought she was connected to a higher consciousness or plane.. I was pretty upset when i realized the truth. She is put there to sell idiots a false concept in hopes they won’t go deeper and start digging past the surface. She is the equivalent to a televangelist begging his followers for money. Its fitting she sits across from a hollow zionist shill pushing propaganda for war manufacturers and reality manipulators.

@ericaflowers6452 9 месяцев назад

This was 4 months ago, and im just now seeing this. Erykah is everything. I love everything about her. So Beautiful inside and out. Asé Asé Asé

@moniquelynwone8228 9 месяцев назад

BARZ!!!! This was such a great sit down she is one of my favorite artist and I loved when she said you become who you are because it is already implanted in you and it’s up to us to bring that out of ourselves; I loved that statement I am paraphrasing of course but I knew what she was saying. Many blessings to you both.❤

@maritzacaruth9283 Год назад

I knew she was a doula & has delivered celebrity children but, I didn't know about her "end of life" support. That's such a beautiful way to live & give your most precious asset (⏰️) to the most vulnerable of souls❣️

@blakberi Год назад

I am glad she articulated the issue against "wokeism". Most people don't use the word woke and it is something that very obviously came from the black community. It is very clear what anti wokeness is really about, but it will never be admitted. Stay awake and aware, how can that be a bad thing?

@Tman33919 Год назад

It used to mean that but now democrats use that as a way to manipulate culture. I’m not a Republican, I’m just saying that woke has been turned into a commercialized agenda to persuade people into thinking that someone is on their side. When politicians start getting mixed in with the word, you know the word has been stolen because politicians aren’t honest

@cfoster6804 9 месяцев назад

It's a "dog whistle" word for white people.

@gut_ton 9 месяцев назад

Have you seen the state of western culture ?

@ronny-lb1cr 9 месяцев назад

"Wokeism" got stolen from the black community to use it against them and other minorities. That's lazy

@kwyatt261 9 месяцев назад

Most people now associate the word woke with soulless corporate narratives with a veil of good intention on the surface, but the narrative and its enforcement in culture practically fail to uplift anyone because the narrative lacks nuance and specific case by case thinking.

@calvinpegus6563 9 месяцев назад

Best interview I’ve seen in a while! A reporter did his homework and you could tell that he loves hip hop and bam a flawless conversation awesome!!

@patsydarling160 7 месяцев назад

Awesome interview!🙌 I could just see how she started to relax, unfold and blossom into the conversation from being slightly guarded initially. Ari really soothed and charmed her into her real self💫👏👏 Great job🎉

@billiefloyd8270 Год назад

Great interview!!! Loved it. Didn't seem forced and you can tell he's actually a fan of hers and a fan of the culture. An asset to hip hop. 💯

@Indyajay Год назад

I love the fact that if you watch all of her interviews. Her story her answers and thoughts are consistent. She is authentically herself in every space with every person.

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

So true

@missprosperity6597 9 месяцев назад

Awesome interview!!!!! I appreciate the interviewer allowing her time to respond. Love you always Erykah ❤

@JD-oj5nd 10 месяцев назад

Such a great talk; @AriMelber, you too were amazing. Loved how high you 2 vibed in this piece! Thanks!

@willgetbettereventually124 Год назад

Ari is real. His demeanor doesn’t get weird when talking to people of color. Love his love of great music.

@eemoogee160 Год назад

He did use "ain't" and double negatives, which I doubt he does when interviewing everyone.

@John-kx3ng Год назад

Had to dumb himself down to talk to her on a level.

@corrinaamato8805 Год назад

I cringed a few times . Like when he quoted Method Man and Master P Omg He also seems like he wants to show that he is "down"

@sonnychiba3529 Год назад

@@corrinaamato8805 Many Jewish guys appreciate hiphop. My cousin is very close to MC Serch and he's like that.

@5thHouseProductions Год назад

@@eemoogee160 Right, I caught that as well! I think he's trying to sound relatable and it's not necessary. I think he genuinely liked Erykah and did a good job interviewing her.

@givelove6400 9 месяцев назад

Protect Badula at all costs. ✨

@tej226 9 месяцев назад

THANK YOU THANK YOU for all involved with this project! I enjoyed every second of it :) She is my birthday twin and I adore her dearly!!!

@ms.rockscientist5915 Год назад

This brought me so much joy on so many levels. I feel a glow radiating from the seat of my soul. ❤️

@eggedon6112 Год назад

Yes! Yes! Yes!

@shivanidumas6607 Год назад

Appreciate the dialogue. 💚💛🧡

@montraedavis2201 Год назад

Many artist are easily duplicated! Not Ms. Badu!! Her music is TIMELESS and her aura is everything ❤

@kayv5840 Год назад

She’s really inspirational as a woman, I hope I can meet her in this lifetime.

@soulfulandnice 9 месяцев назад

Been a while since I've seen a good interviewee and interviewer have a friendly, down to earth conversation😊. I love how she is able to see her past self and explain not only her growth as an artist, but as a human also. ❤

@KittenHeels723 9 месяцев назад

❤ One of the best interviews. I’ve watched in a very long time.

@brian_atc Год назад

This interview took me on a journey. Ari is a genius and a treasure. Ericka is .... Wow. She makes you want to be your authentic you.

@futurefind674 Год назад

White people are the only people in the world who'll give more credit to the white interviewer, than the black person he's interviewing! How is a person a "genius" for ASKING questions??!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You people just HAVE to put yourselves first and higher than black people no matter WHAT, huh? That's a SICKNESS, dude! For real!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@yeAmyah Год назад

Erykah…as authentic as the spelling of her stage name.

@jamesregiste960 Год назад

All spelling is authentic to the person using it.

@nicolejames6796 Год назад

Erykah

@futurefind674 Год назад

When I make a comment that so profoundly shows the impracticality of white supremacy and how it's dying as we speak, RU-vid makes it so no one can see it. This is how I KNOW their demonic system is dying along with them, and they know it too. 👋🏾😅🤣👍🏾

@gratefuljones1997 Год назад

She is amazing. ❤ she was/is ahead of her time. She came out the year I graduated high school and I was in awe from the first time I heard her voice. I am a Texan and will forever be a fan.

@TRINIMASSIVE09 9 месяцев назад

This was the best interview i have ever watched. Hands down. It kept me engaged. I felt like i was watching 2 friends have a conversation ❤

@lilithsantillan9950 9 месяцев назад

What a QUALITY interview🥰♥️🎉 It’s so refreshing to view thoughtful & relevant queries & even more insightful & deep answers🙏🏽🙌🏽🌎🎶♥️

@melsmithmel Год назад

Solange , Erykah and are amongst a small group of black women who are avante garde..thank god they exist! ART is their religion. You can see that Ari absolutely adores her.

@rachelAmeenah Год назад

This woman is true spirit and energy,, I’m uplifted

@HappyEarhole 8 месяцев назад

I've never been able to create art without fear being on the back burner. I would love to see what that would look like. Feel like. The creation of art is an act of resistance. This interview has been so great. I love how the birds are chirping and adding to the conversation. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@renatapowell6074 8 месяцев назад

He’s so happy to give this interview. That’s beautiful

@Blackbird_Singing_in_the-Night Год назад

She’s deep! This was an excellent interview. I really enjoyed the honest conversation and genuine mutual respect shared here! I was blown away by the AI analysis of Ms. Badu’s contributions! It’s disconcerting to think an algorithm is capable of recognizing, appreciating, and expressing spiritual concepts so clearly! And it was right on the money!

@mcclendonreport Год назад

Precisely. Human writers bring way too much bias especially when describing Black artists. They make fun of depth in artists rather than inquiring more deeply.

@Blackbird_Singing_in_the-Night Год назад

@@mcclendonreport True, a computer doesn’t get bogged down with personal bias. I guess that’s part of what surprised me though. My limited understanding of AI is that it sources information found on the internet (created by humans). So how does it avoid repeating the bias of it’s sources? Amazing times we are living in!

@mcclendonreport Год назад

@@Blackbird_Singing_in_the-Night A.I. has the advantage of looking at ALL sides. Humans struggle with that. To be sure, hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of African-Americans - and a smattering of others - knew that the eccentric Erykah Badu was a seer, a prophetess and an empath from day ONE.

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

I completely agree

@eggedon6112 Год назад

@@mcclendonreport Well, I did. She's always impressed me with her wit, wisdom and compassion.

@techronin_ Год назад

She’s just radiant. Transfixing. I needed to hear this conversation at this point in my life, and I’m happy that I clicked on this.

@rickystanton7407 9 месяцев назад

How do you mean ,” In this stage of your life”?

@ErikaCheree 8 месяцев назад

Same ❤

@a.johnson1860 8 месяцев назад

She is the energy of this moment. Completely.

@DarrickDraper 7 месяцев назад

I needed it too.

@Melissa-si1rz 7 месяцев назад

You can tell that he just loves her so much and is so excited to talk to her.

@donaldsaunders3075 9 месяцев назад

This was a powerful interview from the beginning to the end ❤.

@mikelkirby2791 10 месяцев назад

"To be confident makes me Brave". Wonderful quote and it describes her to a "T". I love her music from the very beginning. She has evolved so beautifully.

@kesybaby5382 Год назад

This has to be the best interview (of an artist) that I have seen in my 55 years on this planet. The energy and respect between the two was palpable. Outstanding job Ari...👌🙌

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

I couldn't agree more. I'm loving the comments as well. So much love, peace and harmony even in the comments as the love and energies spread from the video into our lives and unitedly collectively connect us and vibrate through the universe rippling mirrors on mirror through one another.

@e.p.8987 Год назад

Totally agree. I cried at the end.

@kesybaby5382 Год назад

@@e.p.8987 Bless.. lol lol lol

@justincoulter4458 2 месяца назад

Bless your heart ❤️

@rickymrewa2590 9 месяцев назад

Well Done Ari - I don't watch anything for an hour - this was Awesome !!!!!!!❤

@Dreybey5555 9 месяцев назад

I watched every second of this wonderful conversation, and only got upset when it was over! I wanted more!

@speakingout9397 Год назад

The wisdom in her is phenomenal

@LeoKing75 Год назад

Her energy is based purely on love, peace, and freedom. It’s intoxicating.

@frednkoyi6851 Год назад

@LeoKing: Well said !! Badu is a true poet... She's one of my favorite Hip hop artists ❤... Just love her voice....

@twilit Год назад

nice idea

@JoyceWoodruff-cb6lh Год назад

Energy is lights and electric that God gave wisdom unto man to create. I hear God saying she a ignorant fool.

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

Extremely Intoxicating

@TheBartomon Год назад

nope. She's a psychopathic narcissist - look it up before you clap back.

@tikeya7952 9 месяцев назад

I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. This was great.

@matthewramsey5239 9 месяцев назад

This interview is one of the best I’ve seen!

@catherineenglish9542 Год назад

Her medium is energy . It's the core of who she is , pass the positive vibe . She's amazing .

@sunshinet3627 Год назад

Let's face it ...Erykah Badu is on a whole nother level. This is one of the wisest most intellectual beings on this planet. This woman is a Triple Threat.... Beauty , Brains and Talent! You gotta Love her❤❤❤

@BabyGirl-nb9kk Год назад

I'm trying to get there

@shable1436 Год назад

Learn majik

@kenhrgrv Год назад

I had to listen to the interview and not watch....you can't look into her eyes...issa trap lol😂

@theoo149 10 месяцев назад

Msn she said nothing wise just how sges feels lol

@keithbutler82 9 месяцев назад

She opens and extends my mind to be able to accept old and new concepts. Thank you.👩🏽‍🎨🎭🌹

@idalinawin 9 месяцев назад

An such amazing Interview! Both did very well and I am very surprised about the interviewer. ♥

@christinaadams8549 8 месяцев назад

She's flawless & s authentic. It's refreshing in a world where so many people want to morph into one single person.

@nicolewitt6282 Год назад

Love Erykah Badu❤! Her music stands the test of time. She is an amazing artist and a wonderful spirit. Thank you for doing this interview Ari. No one could have done it better.

@LadyAstarionAncunin Год назад

What a nice, genuine interview. It makes all the difference in the world when the interviewer is sincerely interested in the guest. Great job, Ari.

@mochabarbiedoll5497 9 месяцев назад

That was such an amazing interview with Erica Badu.❤

@philippekervynfaucon9849 9 месяцев назад

RESPECT is BEING PREPARED .... and there's loads of respect in this wonderful interview ... BRAVISSIMO !!!!

@ErnestoNodal Год назад

This interview has LITERALLY changed my course. Thank you both. Truly.

@truedesireelements2040 Год назад

I feel the same way

@mvm3016 Год назад

You’re an other level dude, Ari. Kudos on these interviews 🔥🔥🔥

@mcclendonreport Год назад

He's not "other level" . He is just a non "minority" guy who has happened upon respect for those who have had no voice. It's honorable what he is doing, but he's just having a conversation that certain Black folks have everyday. Ari is sort of "Christopher Columbian" in his approach; pretending to have discovered something that some folks knew for centuries.

@corrinaamato8805 Год назад

😂 @BrilliantBeing true Ari's not breaking any new ground with these interviews but I dont see him trying to say that or using a "Christopher Columbus" approach either. I mean maybe Im wrong and missed something he may have did or said

@dthomas9230 Год назад

@@corrinaamato8805 Ari is a Hip hop fan who knows the lyrics and their meaning.

@mvm3016 Год назад

@@mcclendonreport All due respect, I had a feeling there was going to be a comment like this. There was a post a while ago where Jacob Collier was complementing Yebba. Not black, but legitimately raised in the church with incredible pipes and range. Then followed the typical comments about “what about Mary J? Aretha? Etc..”. Is it sort of a novelty that Ari Melber interviews people like Erykah Badu? I guess. I’m pretty sure Erykah Badu would not sit for an hour with this guy if she didn’t think he was legit. Whether or not this is “conversation black folks have every day”, it’s really good content and is arguably “other level“ that a guy with his platform is having conversations with these artists who many of his watchers may not be familiar with.

@jdawgb7642 Год назад

@@mvm3016 Well said.

@flowerchild4072 9 месяцев назад

I am currently in love with this interview. The flow of it is so chilled.

@therebelpriestess 9 месяцев назад

He is an amazing interviewer, I have never seen a interview this good ever! 🥰I you Erykah!

@dawndalyn99 Год назад

I have found a new love and respect for Erykah Badu. Can never get enough of her wisdom. Thank you Ari for hosting this incredible interview. ❤❤

@rosecollins5824 Год назад

Ari, in my opinion your interview with Erykah Badu was a masterful, human, in-depth, meaningful and thoughtful educational exchange of real communication/conversation between two people. I sincerely appreciate your talent and gift of genuine curiosity, vulnerability and your willingness to learn about individual people. I appreciate the way that you research and use your creativity to ask extraordinary questions that help us get to get acquainted with the person that you’re talking to. Thank you

@rogermullings6293 Год назад

Ditto...Agreed!

@gregorycourtney8591 9 месяцев назад

This was a GREAT conversation. I have always enjoyed Erykah’s energy. I love how she command her space. Did anyone notice that for a brief moment at 38:40 Erykah had an accent. I had to play it a few times to make sure I wasn’t bugging.

@lj5479 Год назад

Erykah is forreal! This is a respectful dope-woke conceptual interview. Being held outside was wise - it removed boundaries and released creative vibes of sharing, freedom of expression and mutually flowing energy between them. My attention was captivated immediately. Well done!

@ProgessivesBwhitetho Год назад

so vote the slave party who did jim crowwe who runs every ghetto?

@thatgirlyami332 Год назад

She speaks to the soul with so much elegance an grace an I love it her aura is so calming

@paseanwilson-ashley4712 9 месяцев назад

She’s also a good actor! Look forward to seeing more acting from her.

@judimcguinness7016 9 месяцев назад

Wow, absolutely amazing interview! Kathy Lee sure didn't get it back then but Ari definitely gets it now!!

@sixfoursoul2538 Год назад

This has to be by far most on point interview I have ever seen by any celebrity ever. BOTH of them were amazing.

@lululand1653 7 месяцев назад

Randomly found this interview today and your sentiments are exactly how I feel. Erykah became so relaxed and Ari blew me away with his concise understanding of her body of work and life. I was deeply impressed as it truly was the best celebrity interview ever.