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Ill dabble here and there in different forms of the art, but the label has me locked down like a slave so, of course, Il
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"I'll dabble here and there in different forms of the art, but the label has me locked down like a slave so, of course, I'll be doing albums during this time"

- Erykah Badu

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In this quote, Erykah Badu is expressing her desire to check out various forms of art, such as music, movie, and other innovative outlets. Nevertheless, she is restricted by her record label, which has her "locked down like a servant". This implies that she is contractually obliged to produce albums for her label, and is not able to pursue other imaginative endeavors. In spite of this, she is still identified to explore different forms of art, and will continue to do so in her spare time. This quote speaks to the power of the record label, and how it can restrict an artist's innovative freedom. It also speaks to Erykah Badu's durability and determination to pursue her creative enthusiasms, despite the barriers she deals with.

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Erykah Badu This quote is written / told by Erykah Badu somewhere between February 26, 1971 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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