Erykah Badu Collaborates with The Alchemist for First Album in 15 Years

The neo-soul icon is recording her sixth studio album, currently untitled and without a release date, while preparing for a major festival performance.

Erykah Badu is actively working on her first studio album since 2010's 'New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)'.
The album is being produced solely by The Alchemist, known for his work with prominent hip-hop artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Nas.
Badu has emphasized her role as a performance artist, explaining that her extensive touring over the years contributed to the delay in releasing new studio work.
The album remains untitled and without a confirmed release date, but Badu has expressed excitement about its progress.
She is scheduled to perform at the Dreamville Festival in April 2025, where she may preview material from the forthcoming album.