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Hypebeast
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Are a Dream Team on Ethereal New Single "Next To You"
Summary ForErykah Badu's first lead single of this decade, she's elected to team up withThe Alchemistfor a hypnotic new single entitled 'Next To You.' Badu wrote, composed, arranged, and produced the single, as well as assisting Alc in the executive production. Per a press release, The Alchemist described the creative process as 'him tossing the beats to Badu, who made the alley-oop,' ultimately 'The Alchemist providing the foundation and Badu putting her 'izm' on it.' The first credited collaboration between the pair, 'Next To You' also signals the start of the rollout for the pair's highly anticipated collab projectAbi & Alan. For the first time ever, Badu and Alc will take the stage together for a brief series of Japan shows billedThe Abi & Alan Tour. The tour kicks off on June 24 at Billboard Live Osaka, continuing on June 28 at Billboard Live Tokyo, and concluding on June 30 in Yokohama. Stream 'Next To You,' out on all streaming services now.
Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The Alchemist Goes Fully Instrumental on New LP
Summary The Alchemisthas shifted focus for his latest longform release. After teasing the at-the-time unrevealedMixed Fruit Series. VOL. 1 – PINEAPPLE GINGERwith the itsFruit of the Loom-inspired album art, Alc has lifted the curtain on the project, which spans 15 instrumental tracks. Entitled theMixed Fruit Series Vo1. 1 – Pineapple Ginger,the solo Alc offering seems to be the first of many based on its title. 1. The Sun Shines Thru2. Madness3. Nine To Five4. Two Tears In A Bucket5. Momma Love6. Is Sells Itself7. Testimony8. Forever Living9. She Sings The Blues10. What Comes From Earth Shall Return11. Gun Traffic12. Falling Deeper & Deeper13. Never Cry Much14. Johnnie Rocket15. A Man Without A Country While the album isn't on any streaming services, it is available to purchase now at Alc's officialwebsite. In addition to the album itself and its accompanying vinyl, the producer also presented a lineup of merchandise including tie-dye tees, hats and bottle openers branded with the album's logo. ListenMixed Fruit Series Vo1. 1 – Pineapple Gingernow and expect the vinyl and merch capsule to drop for purchase this Friday, May 23.
