Would You Buy a Book of Short Stories by Erykah Badu?
Erykah Badu
“Crocheted Pants and Other Love Spells”
Ms. Badu is known for going deep with her lyrics, but in addition to the “What she say?” head-scratchers, she is also a great storyteller. Couldn’t you just see Tyrone’s punk behind when she was telling us about him? She has just the right quirky energy and writing ability to pull off a book full of short stories. It’d be a mix of J. California Cooper’s magical moments, Sister Souljah’s urban landscapes and Octavia Butler’s other-worldliness.