Badu's influence on culture extends beyond her music. As an activist, spiritualist, culture doula & actress, she has always used her platform to raise awareness about social, political, environmental & racial issues, police brutality, mental health & more. I have also valued using art, expression & creativity as a means to spread awareness & awaken consciousness on all levels so this has been a beautiful influence in my life to witness someone using their platform for good as I was growing up.

References: 

Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, May 22). Erykah Badu. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Erykah-Badu

Bibi Khan, K. (2012). Erykah Badu and the teachings of the nation of gods and earths. Muziki, 9(2), 80–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/18125980.2012.742237

From never having eaten meat before, to a dedicated practice of self-inquiry, understanding, and awareness, to living life deeply charged within my creativity and chi, and growing up in the festival/event industry, traveling the world, and visiting places such as India as young as 7, I have been blessed with an experience-rich life that has greatly expanded my worldview and experience of consciousness, which I can confidently say my father has been a key factor in guiding my young developing mind over the years.

Focusing on purely artistic influences, Fae has inspired me through its use of abstract electronica mixed with jazzy, soulful soundscapes, multi-genre & multi-instrumental music as well as his deep, contemplative, poetic vocals. 

Tamino's deep voice is a standout feature of his music, and it flits between semitones seemingly effortlessly, taking cues from the classic vocal ornamentalists of the Middle East which absolutely melts my heart, deeply inspires me & mystifies me. (Jad Salfiti, 2019)  

Tamino's sound is influenced by downtempo alt-rock and the passion of Arab and Nubian music.

References:
Jad Salfiti, (2019), Tamino: the Arab-Belgian singer bringing two worlds, togetherhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/27/tamino-the-arab-belgian-singer-bringing-two-worlds-together

Yorke is a multi-instrumentalist, mainly playing guitar and keyboards.

Thom Yorke's singing style is often described as unique and distinctive, characterized by his falsetto, vibrato, and emotional delivery as well as his experimentation & blending elements of rock, electronic, and avant-garde music which can be seen reflected within Tamino's voice & soundscapes.  (TIN MAN ART, N.D.)

References
TIN MAN ART, (N.D.), THOM YORKE, https://www.tinmanart.com/artists/25-thom-yorke/biography/

Simome Green's & Thomas'  articles have not been directly cited in my above writing, yet they helped contribute to my knowledge & understanding of the history of dub, how it evolved through time, transformed & influenced culture & how itself came to be which in turn helps me understand how it influenced Dub Princess & in turn myself. 
 
References:
Thomas, V. (2015). Versions, dubs and riddims: dub and the transient dynamics of jamaican music, 7(2), 5–24. https://doaj.org/article/76abef2712b74b9bba82068cb6d55946

MasterClass, (2021), Dub Music Guide: 4 Characteristics of Dub Music, https://www.masterclass.com/articles/dub-music-guide

Simone Green, (2023), Dub Music: A Definitive Guide, https://www.musicgateway.com/blog/spotify/dub-music-a-definitive-guide

Dub Wise,(N.D.) History of Dub, Dub Wise Festival, https://www.dubwisefestival.com/history-of-dub

Key features that can often be found in reggae are heavy bass lines, percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies & positive, uplifting vocals.

Reggae is often associated with Rastafarianism, while dub has a more psychedelic and experimental sound, both of which can be found within Dub Princess's sound & aesthetic.  

Another facet of reggae that can be clearly seen within Dub Princess's music is her use of live instruments such as trumpets & other jazzy sounds. 

While I did not directly cite Aarons article I found it an interesting read to expand my understanding of reggae, focusing on Rastafari culture, its involvement & interweaving with the genre & introduced a new concept to me - Rastafari utopianism - which I plan to dive deeper into at a later date. 

Kauppila's article also was not cited, however, I found this to be a fun read to skim through as the author explored a broad overview of the history of Jamaican music from the 20s onward which gave great insight into how the culture evolved over time & came to be Reaggae. 
 

References:
Aarons, D. (2021). From babylon to ethiopia: continuities and variations of utopianism in rastafari reggae music. Popular Music and Society, 44(4), 378–396. https://doi.org/10.1080/03007766.2020.1795480

Kauppila, P. (2018). The ultimate guide to great reggae: the complete story of reggae told through its greatest songs, famous and forgotten. Music Library Association. Notes, 75(1), 116–118.

Cooper, C. J. (2023). reggae. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/reggae

Drum & bass has also been influenced by other genres such as techno, dubtronica/dub techno, jungle, and halftime which can also be seen crossing over with Dub Princess, her music, her collaborations & influences. (Joe Rihn, (2021)

Drum & bass, like its cousin Jungle, are often what is referred to as "talk-prominent" which speaks to the emphasis of including an MC (master of ceremonies, live vocalist whom narrates & hypes the crowd throughout a set. While this is not necessarily something that can be seen as a strong influence on Dub Princess, it is an interesting thing to consider. (Morgan, G., & Sidnell, J. (2000)

References:
Joe Rihn, (2021), Beatport’s Definitive History of Drum & Bass,

https://www.beatportal.com/features/beatports-definitive-history-of-drum-bass/

Morgan, G., & Sidnell, J. (2000). Reaching out to the core: on the interactional work of the mc in drum & bass performance. Popular Music and Society, 24(3), 21–39

References:
Elizabeth Aubrey, (2022), Tamino: “Colin Greenwood is the most excited musician in my band”, https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/tamino-colin-greenwood-is-the-most-excited-musician-in-my-band-3317780