Erykah Badu is getting ready to return to music. In a new cover story, Badu reveals she is working on her first album in 15 years, which will be produced entirely by The Alchemist.
According to Billboard, the album is “taking up most of her time,” and she can’t wait to finish it.
Badu also expressed her love for rap, stating that it still has the same soul as when she first encountered it.
“[The thing I like about rap right now] is the same thing I liked about rap when I first met it,” Badu said. “Rap is the people. Hip-hop is the people. It’s the folks. It’s the tribe. I have the luxury of experiencing having children who I watch grow up and love and encourage very much, and I cannot separate them when I see artists who are that age coming up. That’s how they feel. They are continuing the tradition.”
You can see the full feature below.
Neo-soul pioneer Erykah Badu (@fatbellybella) is a true original — and remains a touchstone for artists of all kinds.
— billboard (@billboard) March 19, 2025
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