PitchforkSep 4, 2026
Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment (opens in new tab)
The neo-soul priestess and the hip-hop producer throw it back on a seductive, pleasantly rambly collaborative album that returns them both to their roots.
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- PitchforkAug 28, 2026
13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, and More (opens in new tab)
Stream new releases from Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, Mike D, and Interpol
- StereogumAug 28, 2026
Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Release New Album Before The World Blows Feat. Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, & More (opens in new tab)
It's here!
- PitchforkAug 17, 2026
Erykah Badu and the Alchemist Finally Releasing Joint Album This Month (opens in new tab)
Badu also premiered the music video for lead single “Witch Doctor,” a reenactment of 2010's "Window Seat" clip
- PitchforkAug 17, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers, Jess Williamson, Erykah Badu, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist (opens in new tab)
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
- StereogumAug 13, 2026
Erykah Badu & The Alchemist’s Album Is Finally Coming Out (opens in new tab)
We've been waiting for this one for a while .