Erykah Badu Says The Alchemist Postponed Their Album

Erykah Badu doesn’t rush greatness. Her profession has been outlined by deliberate releases, every one arriving by itself time.

Even by her requirements, the hole since her final undertaking looks like an eternity. It’s been fifteen years since New Amerykah Half Two (Return of the Ankh) and ten because the 2015 mixtape However You Caint Use My Cellphone. Followers anticipated that drought to finish this week. Then, Badu reminded everybody she strikes on her personal clock.

On August 28, hours earlier than the world thought they’d hear her new album, she took to Instagram Stay. “The Alchemist advised me to inform y’all of the album will not be dropping at midnight,” she introduced, halting the celebration.

Abi & Alan, is a extremely anticipated collaboration with revered producer The Alchemist. The delay stung, however anticipation stays electrical. In June, Badu premiered “Subsequent To You,” the primary single, at her Juneteenth live performance in Dallas—a set livestreamed on Prime Video.

Over the summer time, she and The Alchemist took the album on the highway with a ten-date run that closed in Austin on August 24. The Moody Theater present was a peek into Badu’s evolving sound.

Abi & Alan isn’t branded as an idea document, however its cohesion suggests intent. Lo-fi textures, hypnotic rhythms, and deliberate songwriting outline the work. With Thundercat, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kamasi Washington set to seem, the album guarantees additional depth.

Badu’s return isn’t about nostalgia. Abi & Alan positions her as an artist nonetheless looking out, nonetheless reshaping her sound, and nonetheless refusing to be predictable.

The Alchemist’s newest collaboration follows a 12 months of highlights. His 2025 resume contains collaborations with Freddie Gibbs, Larry June, and 2 Chainz. Erykah Badu provides to his catalog and defines his variety. Alchemist shall be making ready new music by Mobb Deep and extra later this 12 months.

Abi & Alan could also be delayed however followers will proceed to attend for the greatness.