My Quest for Breaking Everything: John Cale's Favourite Music | Page 7 of 14

Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

6. Erykah Badu‘Rimshot (Intro)’

Yeah, with Erykah, it’s impossible to choose any one song. She’s a mood all unto herself. For me, she’s just that artist that makes me breathless in a way I can’t really explain. She’s confident beyond the musicality, fearless and steadfast in her belief that she knows what to do and how to do it! When I first heard this song, I couldn’t believe how captivated I was hearing someone sing about a damn drum kit. Sexy as hell!

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