On & On

~ Recording by Erykah Badu

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • US1997-02-11
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)*UD-53027, UD-53027
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • US1997-02-11
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)UD-53027
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • DE1997-03-04
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)153 027-2, UND 53027
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • DE1997-03-04
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)UND-53027
2.19On & On3:47Erykah BaduThe Greatest Hits of 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-11-03
Telstar TVTTVCD2938
1.12On & On3:48Erykah BaduThe Feeling of Body & Soul: The Ballads, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-11-13
Sony Music Media488890 2
1.10On & On3:47Erykah BaduNew Soul GroovesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-11-16
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TTVCD2947
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)U-53027
2.4On & On3:49Erykah BaduBlack & Beautiful, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 70041
1.10On & On3:47Erykah BaduNo Sweat (The Coolest R&B)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Jive (Jive Records imprint)0516962
1.13On & On3:48Erykah BaduNow! 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 35296
1.2On & On (album version)3:49Erykah BaduOn & OnErykah BaduSingle
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)UND 56117
1.2On & On (album version)3:49Erykah BaduOn & OnErykah BaduSingle
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)UDS-56002
2.19On & On3:47Erykah BaduThe Greatest Hits of 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVMC 2938
1.5On and On3:46Erykah BaduThe Mother of All Swing IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD2896
1.13On & On3:50Erykah BaduUniversal MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UMD 86506
1.13On & On3:47Erykah BaduThe Soul Album IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-01-26
Virgin TVVTDCD 165
1.7On & On3:49Erykah Badu1998 GRAMMY NomineesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-02-10
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11752
1.6On & On3:47Erykah BaduMusic in Black, Volume 2 (disc 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-06-23
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)9548-36474-2
1.3On & On3:48Erykah BaduDowntown Julie Brown Hip Hop BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-29
1.7On & On3:49Erykah Badu1998 GRAMMY Nominees (1998葛萊美的喝彩)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Grammy Recordings, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD-11752
1.9On & On3:46Erykah BaduAll Women, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Podis ("un label PolyGram")555 891-2
2.7On & On3:48Erykah BaduBrit Awards 98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 489623 2
2.9On & On3:48Erykah BaduBrit Awards 98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music TVSONYTV36CD
2.15On & On3:47Erykah BaduPower of a WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD2950
1.19On & On3:46Erykah BaduStreet JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD2963
1.13On and On3:47Erykah BaduUrban Jazz GroovesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-06-26
Warner.ESPWMMCD006
1.14On & On3:47Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-06
Sony Music TV, Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)560 363-2
2.13On & On3:46Erykah BaduHeartBeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5013132000
2.5On & On3:45Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)541-567-2
1.4On & On3:47Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)541 622-2
2.5On and On3:46Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)541 779-2
1.14On & On3:45Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony (logo contains only the SONY® wordmark! do not use if there is a more specific label), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5248962
10.13On and On3:49Erykah BaduBack to BlackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-26
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), MWA5415182, 5415812
2.12On & On3:49Erykah BaduWomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-05-23
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICZ-1006, UICZ-1007
1.15オン・アンド・オン3:47Erykah BaduI LOVE R&B Ultimate BestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UM³/USM JapanUICZ-1013
1.8On & On3:47Erykah BaduUrban ChillVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)585 587-2
2.14On and On3:47Erykah BaduWoman IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)585 500 2, UMD 585 500 2
1.14On & On3:46Erykah BaduNu DivasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2002-03-25
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
1.16On & On3:49Erykah BaduFunky Ladies 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14On & On3:47Erykah BaduNu DivasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321 92571 2
1.19On and On3:48Erykah BaduNu Divas (2 CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & Ireland, Telstar TV74321 94194 2
2.15On & On3:48Erykah BaduSoul PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)
2.15On & On3:47Erykah BaduHip Hop Chillout ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-03-31
Polystar (Germany)0440039242-2
1.10On & On3:49Erykah BaduJazzFM the Album (disc 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
JazzFM Records
1.6On & On3:48Erykah BaduNu SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music TV5104722000, STVCD161
1.6On & On3:48Erykah BaduSoul In The CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Boutique (German jazz label, sub-label of Universal Jazz)00440 0688702
1.9On & On3:45Erykah BaduMusic in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2004-05-25
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)981 987-7
1.19On & On3:47Erykah BaduKiss Presents R&B Classics (Kiss 100 London - Explicit)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-07-19
2.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduReminisce: R&B ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-25
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)518886 2
2.6On & On3:48Erykah BaduKings & Queens of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-12-20
Sony Music MediaSMM 519398 2
1.6On and On3:49Erykah BaduBody & Soul: Midnight SeductionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005
Time–Life MusicTL BAS/11
2.14On & On3:47Erykah BaduR&B Lovesongs: The Very Best of Love Songs 2006Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-01-30
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)983 726-2
3.14On & On3:47Erykah BaduR&B ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-06-19
BMG TV
5.18On and On?:??Erykah BaduMotown Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizm (special edition)Erykah BaduAlbum
  • US2007-07-17
Kedar Entertainment, Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)B0009353-02
1.6On & On3:50Erykah BaduMidnight Soul: After MidnightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
3.16On & On3:49Erykah BaduTrue ChilloutVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)530 175-6
2.3On & On3:48Erykah Badu100X SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)531 078-4
1.6On and On3:49Erykah BaduMidnight Soul: Midnight SeductionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL BAS/29
1.6On & On3:47Erykah BaduCool: ChilloutVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2009-10-19
Universal Music B.V. (not for release label use! NL subsidiary of UMG)
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizm + Mama’s Gun (2‐for‐1 series)Erykah BaduAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)0600753186596
1.17On & On3:46Erykah BaduChilled R&B, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.17On & On3:46Erykah BaduChilled R&B, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)88697566262
5.18On and On3:46Erykah BaduLes 100 Plus Belles Chansons MOTOWNVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2010-10-06
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)984407-0
3.19On & On3:47Erykah BaduAbsolute SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2010-11-24
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4128
3.13On & On3:47Erykah BaduBack to Life: 90's Soul, Groove & Club ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-08-01
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5335211, 5335212, 5335213, 5335214
1.8On & On3:47Erykah BaduBlack Music LoungeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2012-08-24
Warner Music (global imprint of Warner Music Group, ‘W’ logo either with “Warner Music” or no text)
2.17On & On3:46Erykah BaduThe Trevor Nelson Collection 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-01-10
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883759402
4.4On & On3:46Erykah BaduThe Ultimate Collection: 90s AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-04-07
Universal UMCULTMBX031
2.13On & On3:46Erykah Badu90s Smooth Grooves (explicit)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-07-14
Ministry of SoundMOSCD375
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • -2014-11-13
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)
3.3On & On3:41Erykah BaduPure R&B 90s (The Very Best Of 90s R&B)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music TVWMTV221
3.2On and On3:47Erykah BaduSunday Morning CoffeeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-09-04
Union Square MusicUSMCD 044, USMCD044
3.11On & On3:47Erykah BaduThe Very Best of Chilled R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint), Sony Music TVGEMA 88875114182, LC12723 BIEM
1.2On & On3:45Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
  • XE2016-11-25
Motown, Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)00602557018066
1.2On & On3:45Erykah BaduBaduizm (24 bit/44.1 kHz)Erykah BaduAlbum
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)
1.17On & On3:46Erykah Badu90s R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-07-14
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)
4.2On & On3:45Erykah Badu90s Anthems - The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017
Union Square ProductionULTIM5CD007
4.15On & On3:44Erykah BaduSoul WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-02-02
Universal Music on Demand5381183
1.8On & On3:45Erykah BaduDriven By the 90s: 100 Essential Driving SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-04-05
Union Square MusicDRIVEBX005
1.5On & On3:46Erykah BaduJazz CrossoverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
1.8On & On3:47Erykah BaduThe Best R&B Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2021-03-29
FP
1.20On & On3:46Erykah BaduLove Songs for HerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2021-10-01
FP
1.31On & On3:46Erykah BaduInternational Women's Day 2023Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2023-03-03
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)
1.14On & On3:46Erykah Badu1997 Best Of by uDiscoverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizm (Special Edition)Erykah BaduAlbum
Motown
1.2On & On3:46Erykah BaduBaduizmErykah BaduAlbum
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation), Kedar Entertainment153 027-2, UND-53027
1.13On & On3:46Erykah BaduLes Plus Belles Voix, volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2On & On (album version)3:49Erykah BaduOn & OnErykah BaduSingle
Motown, UNI Records (also known as “UNI”)
Promotion
1.16On & On3:47Erykah BaduCMJ New Music Monthly, Volume 44: April 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
College Music JournalCMJ-NMM044
2.14On & On3:47Erykah BaduBMG Music PublishingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)BMGP6
1.4On and On3:49Erykah BaduQ Presents: The Best of the Best 97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Q (magazine)January 1998, Q136
1.4On & On3:48Erykah BaduDisque de démonstration Focal - No.7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Focal (France)
Bootleg
1.15On & On3:47Erykah BaduСекас от зайцевVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
2.13On & On3:48Erykah BaduStreet Soul 3 (Respect To R & B, HipHop & Acid Jazz)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media488698 2
(unknown)
1.18On and On3:45Erykah BaduAIRPLAYVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club
1.17On & On3:46Erykah BaduSüddeutsche Zeitung | Diskothek: 1997: Ein Jahr und seine 20 SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Süddeutsche Zeitung

Relationships

assistant recording engineer:Charles McCrorey
recording engineer, programming and mixer:Bob Power
additional engineer and assistant mixer:Tim Donovan
producer:JaBorn Jamal
Bob Power
background vocals and lead vocals:Erykah Badu
performer:Bob Power
sampled by:Mathematics by Mos Def (Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def)
My Money's Gone by KH (Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet)
on & over by Mind of a Dragon
mash-ups:What a Day (Erykah Badu vs. Iggy Pop) by oki (mash-up artist)
music videos:On & On
a cappella versions:On & On (L∆VINCi Remix) by L∆VINCi (LAVINCi) feat. Erykah Badu
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/5Uqhvw6IbVo1iRKOBmsQMP [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/14880689 [info]
recording of:On & On

Related works

On & On

writer:Erykah Badu
JaBorn Jamal
publisher:Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
MCA Music Ltd
lyrics quoted in:Self Care (two-part song, split between "Self Care" and "Oblivion")