Before The World Blows - Album by Erykah Badu & The Alchemist

BY Alexander Cole Published on August 28, 2026

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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's collaborative album "Before The World Blows" has finally arrived, and there are 16 new songs.

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's newest album has mostly been shrouded in mystery. It was unclear what the name of the album would be up until just a few days ago. Furthermore, there were a few delays that plagued the project. However, it has finally arrived with 16 songs and features from the likes of DRAM, Westside Gunn, Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, Kamasi Washington, and many more. The album is a gorgeous blending of sounds as we get The Alchemist's signature production alongside Erykah Badu's enchanting vocals. If you love music, this is just something you need to give a listen to.

Release Date: August 28, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B

Tracklist for Before The World Blows

Echos
I Just Play A Part
Crossfade (feat. DJ Creole Princess, Westside Gunn, Joi)
Witch Doctor
Valentine (feat. DRAM)
Next 2 U
Love Me Not
Breezy
Abracadabra
To The Moon (Plan C) (feat. Steve Lacy)
They Ain’t You (feat. Thundercat)
What The People Say (Apostle 1)
Hot BiBi (Apostle 2)
No I.D. (feat. Westside Gunn)
I Know That Man (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)
Black Box (feat. Kamasi Washington)

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!