AceShowbiz - Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have released a new single titled Witch Doctor, Thatgrapejuice reports. Alongside the single, they have announced the release date for their upcoming collaborative album, which is set to arrive digitally on August 28, 2025.

Wdet also detailed that this new track follows earlier singles like Next to You and Echos 19 (mix 122). Pitchfork adds that the Witch Doctor release is accompanied by a music video, serving as a thematic follow-up to Badu’s 2010 visual for Window Seat. The video depicts Badu navigating increasingly violent scenes through nighttime streets, culminating in her being robbed of her clothes. The album, co-produced by Badu and The Alchemist—whose real name is Alan Maman—was recorded over an 18-month period in both Dallas and Los Angeles. It will be distributed through Control FREAQ Records and Young Recordings.

Erykah Badu is an acclaimed R&B and soul artist known for her breakthrough single "On & On" and her influential presence in hip hop and neo-soul. This upcoming album marks her first full-length project since the 2015 mixtape But You Caint Use My Phone and her first official studio album since 2010’s New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Besides her music career, Badu has also appeared in films such as House of D and Black Dynamite, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

The release of this album is significant as it reunites two prominent figures from different corners of the music world—Badu’s soulful artistry and The Alchemist’s hip-hop production expertise—promising a fresh and innovative sound. Their planned North American tour starting in September 2025 will further highlight this creative partnership, offering fans a first look at the new material live and solidifying Badu’s return to full-length projects after a lengthy hiatus.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.