Erykah Badu Teases First Album in 15 Years After Receiving Billboard Icon Award

The neo-soul pioneer is collaborating with hip-hop producer The Alchemist on an untitled album and preparing to preview new music at the Dreamville Festival.

• Erykah Badu is working on her first full-length album since 2010, collaborating with acclaimed hip-hop producer The Alchemist.
• The album, which remains untitled and without a release date, marks Badu's return to recording after focusing on touring for much of the past 15 years.
• Badu received the 2025 Billboard Icon Award at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, where she reflected on her decades-long career and expressed gratitude for the recognition.
• She described her return to the studio as feeling 'natural' and emphasized the duality of her identity as both a touring and recording artist.
• Fans may get a glimpse of new material when Badu performs at the upcoming Dreamville Festival in April 2025.

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