Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have shared the full details of their collaborative album, Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment, ahead of its release this Friday, August 28th. Spanning 16 tracks, the project includes previous singles “Next 2 You” and the recently released “Witch Doctor.” The star-studded guest list on Before the World Blows includes Thundercat, Earl Sweatshirt, Steve Lacy, Kamasi Washington, Westside Gunn, and more. Pre-orders are ongoing.
The album is a highly anticipated release, with fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear the collaboration between Erykah Badu and The Alchemist. To further build anticipation for the release, Badu has given fans the opportunity to speak to her via FaceTime or video call. The interactive experience begins at www.b-t-w-b.com, where fans can complete a series of challenges in order to unlock a burner number.
Interactive Experience and Tour Dates
Callers must then provide the album title as a passphrase for the opportunity to speak with Badu, who will invite select fans to complete the phrase: “One Mo ______ Before the World Blows.” Some of these conversations will be recorded and incorporated into the wider BTWB campaign. This fall, Badu and The Alchemist will promote Before the World Blows with a North American tour. See the dates below, and look for deals and get tickets to sold-out shows here (fans can save $20 on their first order of $200 or more with promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout).
Before the World Blows Artwork has also been released, showcasing the unique and eye-catching design of the album. The tracklist for the album includes 16 tracks, featuring a range of collaborations with notable artists. The Erykah Badu and The Alchemist 2026 Tour Dates have also been announced, with stops in cities across North America, including Highland Park, IL, Detroit, MI, and Los Angeles, CA.
Tracklist and Tour Dates
The tracklist for Before the World Blows includes: 01. Echos, 02. I Just Play a Part, 03. Crossfade (feat. DJ Creole Princess, Westside Gunn, and Joi), 04. Witch Doctor, 05. Valentine (feat. DRAM), 06. Next 2 U, 07. Love Me Not, 08. Breezy, 09. Abracadabra, 10. To the Moon (Plan C) (feat. Steve Lacy), 11. They Ain’t You (feat. Thundercat), 12. What the People Say (Apostle 1), 13. Hot BiBi (Apostle 2), 14. No I.D. (feat. Westside Gunn), 15. I Know That Man (feat. Earl Sweatshirt), 16. Black Box (feat. Kamasi Washington). The tour dates for Erykah Badu and The Alchemist include: 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 are set to release their highly anticipated collaborative album, Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment, on August 28th. With a star-studded guest list, interactive experience, and North American tour, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear the album and see the duo perform live. Be sure to check out the album and catch Erykah Badu and The Alchemist on tour this fall.
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