Erykah-Badu_Solo_Outtake-Kennedi-Carter (2025-pp-09)
ERYKAH BADU makes her debut this evening at Alcatraz in Milan with her celebratory tour “The Return of Automatic Slim Tour: Erykah Badu Mama's Gun '25”.
The tour, which kicked off October 3rd from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, is a tribute to the twenty-fifth anniversary of “Mama's Gun”, the second studio album and a milestone of neo-soul.
The Italian events: Friday 7 November (already sold out) and Saturday 8 November (new date) at Alcatraz in Milan, and Monday 10 November at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome.
An opportunity to listen to an album live which, with songs like Bag Lady and Didn't Cha Know, redefined the boundaries of contemporary black music and consolidated the figure of Erykah Badu as a cultural as well as musical icon.
THE DISC
With a career spanning more than 25 years, multiple Grammy Awards, and a powerful impact on contemporary R&B and hip-hop, Erykah Badu continues to be a vital force in global music and culture. This tour and this anniversary represent a celebration of his past achievements, and at the same time a testament to the timeless power of his art.
Released in 2000, “Mama's Gun” established Erykah Badu as one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. The blend of neo-soul, hip-hop and jazz elements, combined with his distinctive vocal style and self-conscious lyrics, achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, influencing countless subsequent artists.
The celebration of “Mama's “Gun” promises to be an unforgettable experience for new fans and those who have followed Badu's artistic journey over the years. Timeless classics like “Bag Lady,” “Didn't Cha Know?” and “Cleva” will be revisited alongside selections from her extensive catalog showcasing the production genius that has made her one of the most sought-after creative and visionary minds in the music world.
THE LADDER
This should be the setlist of the Milanese show based on the one played in recent days in Europe.
Jam
Penitentiary Philosophy
Didn't Cha Know
… & Hon
Cleva
It's Gonna Be Alright
Hey Sugah
Kiss Me On My Neck
Black Box
Booty
Annie (Don't Wear No Panties)
Cleva (Remix) or No ID or I just play a part
AD 2000
In Love With You
Orange Moon
Bag Lady
Jam + preach
Time's a Wastin
Green Eyes
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine
THE TOUR
7 NOVEMBER – MILAN – ALCATRAZ SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 8 – MILAN – ALCATRAZ NEW DATE
10 NOVEMBER – ROME – PARCO DELLA MUSICA AUDITORIUM
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