Once released, the unnamed work will be her first official album in 15 years, however, the gap in drops has not hindered the Grammy-winner from performing. According to the interview, her intention behind her music is to bring it to life on stage.

Erykah Badu was the subject of Billboard's Women In Music series as its latest icon for 2025, and shared details of her creative endeavors.

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