Neo‑soul icon Erykah Badu and legendary hip‑hop producer The Alchemist are teaming up to take their upcoming collaborative album Abi & Alan on the road. Named after their birth names—Erica Abi Wright and Alan Maman—this project is poised to reveal “new sides” of each artist, blending Badu’s soulful vibe with Alchemist’s production craft
Abi & Alan will mark Erykah’s first studio LP in 15 years—her last full album was New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) in 2010 . The album is expected to arrive sometime in 2025, on her newly founded imprint, Control Freaq Records
Tour Dates (Japan & Beyond)
June 24 – Billboard Live Osaka
June 28 – Billboard Live Tokyo
June 30 – KT Zepp Yokohama
July 5 – Essence Festival of Culture, New Orleans
Why It Matters
Badu not only sings but also produced, arranged, and co-executive produced “Next to You,” showcasing her multi-dimensional artistry
The Alchemist laid down the album’s sonic foundation—Badu then added her signature style, described as an “alley-oop” collaboration
Reddit fans are understandably hyped, calling this pairing “a once‑in‑a‑lifetime full‑tape collab” and praising Alchemist’s consistent excellence in production
In short: Abi & Alan is shaping up to be a landmark album-tour fusion, spotlighting Erykah’s producer chops and The Alchemist’s visionary beats. With the single already out and the tour kicking off soon, it’s time to tune in—and grab your tickets.
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