Erykah Badu Announces New Album Produced Entirely by The Alchemist

Fans of the iconic Erykah Badu have been eagerly awaiting new music from the R&B songstress, and it appears their wait is finally coming to an end. In a recent interview with Billboard, Badu confirmed that she is currently working on her sixth studio album, which will be her first full-length project in over 15 years.

The exciting news doesn't stop there - Badu revealed that this forthcoming album will be produced entirely by renowned producer The Alchemist. The two artists first teased a collaboration back in December 2024, when The Alchemist shared a series of photos of the two working together in the studio, captioning the post "Life altering."

Badu's last studio album was 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Since then, the elusive artist has only sporadically appeared on features, most notably on Rapsody's 2024 Grammy-winning track "3:AM."

"The album has been taking up most of her time; she says she can't wait until she's done," Billboard reported of Badu's current musical endeavors. Fans will surely be counting down the days until this highly anticipated new project sees the light of day.

The collaboration between Badu and The Alchemist is sure to produce something truly special. The Alchemist's signature gritty, cinematic production style should pair perfectly with Badu's soulful, introspective vocals and songwriting. This creative pairing has the potential to deliver one of the most compelling albums of Badu's storied career.

While details about the album's title, release date, and tracklist remain scarce, the mere announcement of new Erykah Badu music is more than enough to get fans buzzing. After over a decade and a half between studio albums, the anticipation for this project is palpable. Badu's devoted fanbase will no doubt be closely following any updates as this album progresses.

Stay tuned for more information about Erykah Badu's forthcoming The Alchemist-produced album as it becomes available. This is a collaboration that R&B and hip-hop heads alike will not want to miss.