Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have officially announced that their collaborative album will be released on August 28th, teasing the project with the new single, “Witch Doctor.” The joint project — currently listed on digital platforms as Sorry, we don’t have an album title yet … — was recorded in Dallas and Los Angeles during an 18-month period. A spark for the album began more than three years ago, after Badu told her longtime creative partner, Cold Cris, how she had always wanted to rap over The Alchemist’s beat for Mobb Deep’s “The Realest.”
Co-produced by Badu and The Alchemist, the album’s sound moves between “soul, blues, funk, rock, jazz, and underground hip-hop.” According to a press release, the first session produced “Next to You,” and they established a sonic language where Alchemist’s production was “embellished” with instruments added by Badu. Pre-orders are now underway.
Collaborative Project
Badu and The Alchemist met shortly after, with their conversations quickly turning to recording a collaborative project. Spanning nearly six-and-a-half minutes, “Witch Doctor” features a soulful beat layered with percussive instrumentation. On the track, Badu breaks down what exactly a witch is. “‘Cause a witch is just a medium/ And a medium like the media/ And you eat it up, what they feedin’ you/ That’s witchcraft, that’s witchcraft.” Amusingly, she also name-drops a series of fictional witches, including Hermione, Elphaba, Glinda, Ursula, and Sabrina, alongside the witchy Stevie Nicks.
Upcoming Tour
To promote the project, Badu and The Alchemist are heading out on a fall North American tour with De La Soul. Look for deals and get tickets to sold-out shows via Vivid Seats, where fans can save $20 on their first order of $200 or more with promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout.
Earlier this year, Badu released a 25th anniversary reissue of her sophomore classic, Mama’s Gun.
The album artwork for Sorry, we don’t have an album title yet … is available now. The tracklist includes 17 tracks, featuring the newly released single “Witch Doctor.”
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist 2026 Tour Dates:
09/10 – Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival
09/11 – Detroit, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
09/13 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
09/15 – Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
09/17 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
09/18 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
09/20 – Washington, D.C. @ Wolf Trap
09/22 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater
09/24 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
09/26 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *
09/27 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre *
09/28 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava Theater
09/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *
In conclusion, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s collaborative album is set to release on August 28th, with a new single “Witch Doctor” available now. The album promises to be a unique blend of soul, blues, funk, rock, jazz, and underground hip-hop, and fans can look forward to their upcoming North American tour with De La Soul. With pre-orders available and tickets to their tour on sale, fans can experience the magic of Badu and The Alchemist’s collaborative project live.
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