Erykah Badu and The Roots have teamed up to create a cover of the late Michael Jackson’s 1972 hit, “I Wanna Be Where You Are.” The original song was featured on MJ’s debut album, Got To Be There.

Listen To “I Wanna Be Where You Are” By Erykah Badu & The Roots

Erykah Badu has revealed the name of her new baby with rapper Jay Electronica on her Twitter page.

“Our daughter’s name is MARS MERKABA,” she writes, which follows a post from earlier today that read, “her eyes are looking right into mine . she struggles to focus . so much ♥ in her . i wonder where she just came from. i mean .. her spirit…”

Singer Erykah Badu and hip-hop star Jay Electronica welcomed a daughter on Sunday.

The rapper announced the happy news with an update on his online Twitter page, writing: “Feb 1 2009 my first child, my daughter was born at 1.30 pm exactly. It’s the happiest day of my life.”

Erykah is already mother to son Seven Sirius with Outkast rapper Andre 3000, and daughter Puma Rose with rapper The D.O.C.

Erykah Badu is embarking on a six week tour of America in support of her critically-acclaimed new album, New Amerykah, Pt. One: 4th World War. The New Amerykah Tour will feature opening act The Roots.

May 2008
4 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
5 – Toronto, Ontario – Massey Hall
6 – Sherbrooke, Quebec – Jacques Cartier Park
8 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
9 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
10 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Concert Pavilion
11 – Upper Darby, PA – Tower Theatre
14-15 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
16 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
18 – Richmond, VA – Landmark Theater
20 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amphitheater
21 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Coliseum of Puerto Rico
23 – Atlanta, GA – Fabulous Fox Theatre
24 – Montgomery, AL – Jubilee City Festival
25 – Aruba, Dutch Caribbean – Soul Beach Music Festival
27 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
28 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre
29 – St. Louis, MO – Fox Theater
30-31 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

June 2008
2 – Denver, CO – Fillmore
3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
5 – Redmond, WA – Marymoore Amphitheater
6 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom
8 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theater
10 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
13 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
14 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater
15 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium

Erykah Badu will embark on her Vortex Tour next month.

Erykah Badu Vortex Tour Dates

April 14: Moscow, Russia @ B-1 Maximum
May 4: Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
May 8: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
May 9: New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
May 10: Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Concert Pavilion
May 11: Upper Darby, PA@ Tower Theatre
May 14: Washington, DC @ Dar Constitution Hall
May 15: Washington, DC @ Dar Constitution Hall
May 28: Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
May 30: Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
Jun 12: Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
Jun 28: Paris, France @ Palais de Congrès

Honey singer Erykah Badu covers the April 2008 cover of Essence Magazine.

Erykah Badu will release her new studio album, “New Amerykah”, on February 26th. Here’s the official album cover.

“Real Thing (Music Is Everything)”

Badu is back….well, sort of. Erykah is reportedly working on a new album slated for release later this year. “Real Thing (Music Is Everything)” is one of the tracks that may possibly make the album cut. We think she’d better rethink that one, but we’ll leave it to you. Thoughts on Erykah Badu’s latest leak?