Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment is a collaborative album by neo-soul icon Erykah Badu and prolific hip-hop producer The Alchemist, recorded over 18 months between Dallas and Los Angeles [Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Release Joint Album "Before The World Blows" (Stream) - New R&B Music, Songs & Interviews | YouKnowIGotSoul.com](https://youknowigotsoul.com/erykah-badu-the-alchemist-release-joint-album-before-the-world-blows-stream). The 16-track project marks Badu's first full-length release since 2015 and features guest appearances from artists like Westside Gunn, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, and Kamasi Washington [Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's 'Before the World Blows'](https://www.complex.com/music/a/dimassanfiorenzo/erykah-badu-alchemist-before-world-blows-tracklist). Fun fact: The album's rollout included a cryptic "Badu Burner Phone" campaign where fans who decoded the album title could unlock a phone number for a chance to FaceTime Badu directly [Erykah Badu and The Alchemist reveal details of new album, Before the World Blows - Treble](https://www.treblezine.com/erykah-badu-and-the-alchemist-reveal-details-of-new-album-before-the-world-blows/)!
