Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have released their joint album, Before The World Blows, marking Badu’s first solo album in over a decade. The 16-track project features Westside Gunn, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, Steve Lacy, and more.
Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Release ‘Before The World Blows’
What a run The Alchemist is having in 2026. He’s worked with DJ Premier, Curren$y and Larry June, and more this year, and now he brings Erykah Badu back for her first solo album in over a decade. The two team up for a new joint album, Before the World Blows, recorded over 18 months between Dallas and Los Angeles. This is easily one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and we can assure you the music quality is high. Westside Gunn, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, Steve Lacy, DRAM, Kamasi Washington, Joi, and more assist on features across the 16-track project. We expect this album to stay on rotation for a while. You can find the streaming links below.