Southern Gul
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"Southern Gul" is a song released in 1999 by R&B/neo soul
singer Erykah Badu
. It was followed by the single Tyrone
, and is not featured on her debut
or Live
albums. Produced by Rahzel
a former member of The Roots
, the song peaked at #24 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Neo soul
The term neo soul was originally coined by Kedar Massenburg of Motown Records in the late 1990s as a marketing category following the commercial breakthroughs of artists such as D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Maxwell...
singer Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu
Erica Abi Wright , better known by her stage name Erykah Badu , is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical...
. It was followed by the single Tyrone
Tyrone (Erykah Badu song)
"Tyrone" is a song by singer Erykah Badu. It is the lead single in support of her first live studio album, and is not featured on Baduizm. The song was recorded professionally during a Badu concert, and is the version sent to radio.-Release and reception:...
, and is not featured on her debut
Baduizm
Baduizm is the debut album of R&B and neo soul musician Erykah Badu, released February 11, 1997 on Kedar Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during January to October 1996 at Battery Studios in New York City, Sigma Sounds & Ivory Studios in Philadelphia, and Dallas Sound Lab in...
or Live
Live (Erykah Badu album)
Live is a live concert album by American R&B singer Erykah Badu, released in 1997 . Apparent throughout Live is the raw emotion that Badu shows when performing...
albums. Produced by Rahzel
Rahzel
Rahzel M. Brown, also known as simply Rahzel, is an American musician and virtuoso beatboxer, formerly a member of The Roots.Nicknamed the "Godfather of Noyze," Rahzel is known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his...
a former member of The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
, the song peaked at #24 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Tracklisting
UK CD" SingleChart history
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 76 |
| US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 24 |