Erykah Badu & Alchemist Announce Release Date For Collaborative Album, Release New Song ‘Witch Doctor’: Listen

This is not an exaggeration. Anybody worth their salt as a lover of hip hop knows that this project is likely one of the most anticipated and special releases of this decade, let alone this year. With Erykah Badu stepping back into the booth and snatching the mic over Alchemist beats, its over with.

The album, though currently nameless, now has a release date: August 28, 2026. This will be Badu’s first studio album in nearly 16 years, which is certainly something to look forward to.

In case you’re wondering what domain the sonics of this project will operate in, fret not; the recently released songs will quell all doubt (but not curiosity, of course!). The song is called ‘Witch Doctor,’ and is available for streaming below. Check it out!