Erykah Badu told fans back in March that she was making her first album in fifteen years. The R&B star has been away from full albums since 2010 when she released New Amerykah Part Two. Her latest project teams her up with producer the Alchemist for the entire record.
The singer just shared a new song called Next To You as the first taste of what's coming. The track mixes choppy string sounds with old record noise and deep bass lines. Badu's voice floats around the dreamy beat like it's dancing through space.
She sings about having someone special on her mind all the time. The lyrics talk about meeting after school and breaking rules together. Her voice soars high during background parts that make the song feel magical.
The music sounds simple at first but has many layers working together. String instruments get plucked in short bursts that create a trance-like feeling. Vinyl crackling sounds add an old-school touch to the modern production.
Badu's vocals spiral and twist around the hypnotic rhythm. The song casts a spell that makes listeners want to hear it again. Even though it seems straightforward, the track has complex effects underneath the surface that make it special.
The singer just shared a new song called Next To You as the first taste of what's coming. The track mixes choppy string sounds with old record noise and deep bass lines. Badu's voice floats around the dreamy beat like it's dancing through space.
She sings about having someone special on her mind all the time. The lyrics talk about meeting after school and breaking rules together. Her voice soars high during background parts that make the song feel magical.
The music sounds simple at first but has many layers working together. String instruments get plucked in short bursts that create a trance-like feeling. Vinyl crackling sounds add an old-school touch to the modern production.
Badu's vocals spiral and twist around the hypnotic rhythm. The song casts a spell that makes listeners want to hear it again. Even though it seems straightforward, the track has complex effects underneath the surface that make it special.
