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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Erykah Badu announces 2025 tour with The Alchemist. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The R&B/Hip-Hop crossover collab of the year is finally here. Erykah Badu and The Alchemist announced they're co-headlining their ten-concert 'Luv Iz Tour' aka 'The Abi and Alan Tour' at theaters and music halls all over North America this August. As of now, the sonically-gifted duo, who are touring together for the first time, unfortunately don't have any New York or New Jersey gigs lined up but will get close when they play Toronto's History on Friday, Aug. 15 and Silver Spring, MD's The Fillmore on Sunday, Aug. 17. Advertisement At all shows, the pair will likely debut tracks from their yet-to-be-released album, which is rumored to be titled 'Abi & Alan' like the tour. Although not much is known about the forthcoming record — Badu's first since 2010's 'New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)' excluding her 2015 mixtape 'But You Caint Use My Phone' — a single has hit the airwaves. 'Next To You' combines the singer's famously lush vocal styling with a bass-y, Mobb Deep-sampling Alchemist beat. Prior to the U.S. and Canada leg of the run, the twosome are playing a trio of concerts in Japan. Before that mini Japan jaunt, Badu took the stage at Dallas' Bomb Factory and performed a quick set on June 19. According to Set List FM, the brief spot included fan favorites like 'Didn't Cha Know,' 'On & On' and 'Appletree' from the reigning Queen of Neo-Soul. Fans Baduists can purchase tickets for all upcoming Erykah Badu and The Alchemist shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Luv Iz Tour' is Friday, June 27. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Erykah Badu tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Erykah Badu set list While we're not exactly sure what the 'Luv Iz Tour' will consist of, here's what Badu took to the stage at the previously mentioned ten-song Dallas concert on June 19, courtesy of Set List FM. Advertisement 01.) 'Echos 19 (mix 122)' 02.) 'The Healer' 03.) 'On & On' 04.) '… & On' 05.) 'Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)' 06.) 'Appletree' 07.) 'Time's a Wastin' 08.) 'Window Seat' 09.) 'Jah No Dead' (Burning Spear cover) 10.) 'Didn't Cha Know' Erykah Badu new music On June 20, Badu and The Alchemist dropped 'Next To You,' the first single off the 'Abi & Alan' album. A strummy backbeat gets the four-minute track underway. Just as you start nodding your head and settle in, Badu's hypnotic vocals kick in and the song lifts off. It's soul, it's Hip-Hop, it's R&B, it's trip hop, it's a little bit reggae and a whole lot of fun. Make sure to stick around to the end, too. Around 2:40, the tune switches gears and goes into overdrive. It's a choice we call surprising yet inevitable and delectable. Advertisement To hear for yourself, you can find the endlessly catchy 'Next To You' here. R&B icons on tour in 2025 Need even more rhythm and blues in your life? Us, too. That's why we dug around and found five huge stars of the genre you won't want to miss live: • Brandy with Monica • Chaka Khan with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills • Keyshia Cole • Fantasia Advertisement • Kali Uchis Plus, don't forget Chris Brown, John Legend and Leon Thomas have nationwide outings scheduled as well. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Erykah Badu on first new album in 15 years: ‘It feels natural to me'
Erykah Badu has teased her return to the recording studio for her first new album in 15 years. While the 54-year-old 'Didn't Cha Know' singer-songwriter has released various singles here and there, she hasn't released a full-length album since 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). However, in an interview with Billboard earlier this month, Badu confirmed she is working on her sixth studio album in collaboration with hip-hop producer The Alchemist. Speaking to the outlet at its 2025 Billboard Women in Music award show on Saturday, where she was awarded the Billboard Icon Award, Badu further addressed her highly anticipated return to music. 'It feels good. It feels natural to me,' she said on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony. Emphasizing her passion for touring, she added: 'I tour for a living, so I'm a touring artist … as a touring artist, we create moments. As a recording artist, I create memories.' Of her Billboard Icon Award, Badu said she was 'overwhelmed.' 'Everything's happened so fast since 1997,' she said. 'I'm excited. And I am definitely grateful and don't take it for granted. And I hope that it paves a way for other artists to come through and make a big splash.' Recalling an iconic moment from her decades-long career, Badu remembered freestyling her hit song 'Tyrone' for the first time on stage. 'I've stayed up countless nights writing songs and months and months, and 'Tyrone' is the biggest song I have,' she said. Badu's forthcoming album is rumored to be a follow-up to her latest 2010 album. She has not yet announced a release date for her new album. The 'On & On' artist rose to prominence with her debut 1997 album, Baduizm, which earned her the title of 'Queen of Neo Soul.' Badu has won a total of five Grammys and earned an additional 20 nominations throughout her career. Last week, Badu became the latest celebrity to . 'Just vandalized my own Tesla. Trying to stay on trend,' the singer wrote on X/Twitter. It was initially unclear whether Badu had actually vandalized her vehicle or if she was just commenting on the trend. Backlash against Musk has spread across the country since the billionaire aligned himself with President Donald Trump and landed himself a key role in the government's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, she later shared an update on the situation, writing: 'Stop playin. This was humor. This stupid. And y'all dumb. If I was even slow enough to participate in the misplaced Tesla debate and smash somethin' I'd pay a minion to do it.'
