Sixteen years is enough for trends to die and come back. Erykah Badu, however, has always moved on her own clock. Now it's ticking again. Her first studio album since 2010's New Amerykah Part Two arrives August 28, made with The Alchemist. After Next To You cracked the door open last year, Badu is finally stepping through.
Badu's cosmic soul over The Alchemist's dust coated beats? Strange enough to be perfect. Music has changed countless times, yet everyone still seems to be catching up. Where is Erykah Badu headed in 2026? August 28, ears open.
Badu's cosmic soul over The Alchemist's dust coated beats? Strange enough to be perfect. Music has changed countless times, yet everyone still seems to be catching up. Where is Erykah Badu headed in 2026? August 28, ears open.
FAQ
When is Erykah Badu's new album being released?
Erykah Badu's new studio album drops August 28, 2025. It's her first full-length in 16 years since 2010's 'New Amerykah Part Two,' produced in collaboration with The Alchemist.
Have Erykah Badu and The Alchemist worked together before?
In 2024, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist released the single 'Next To You.' This track served as a pre-release from their full album due in August 2025, marking the start of their collaboration.
What was Erykah Badu's last studio album?
'New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)' is Erykah Badu's last studio album. Released in 2010, she's spent 16 years focusing on singles and collaborations without a new full-length record.
