Groundbreaking Move: Album Performed in Full Before Official Release
DALLAS, TEXAS—July 31, 2025— In an unprecedented move that’s set to revolutionize how music is released, powerhouse producer and sonic vanguard Erykah Badu and legendary hip-hop producer The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances—before the album hits streaming platforms. This groundbreaking approach marks what is believed to be a music industry first.
HEAR IT HERE FIRST: The “Abi & Alan Luv Is Tour” (August 8-24) will give audiences the exclusive opportunity to experience the entire album performed live by Badu and The Cannabinoids before its official release on August 29, 2025. This marks what is believed to be the first time in music history that an artist has chosen to debut their album during live concerts rather than through traditional release channels.
TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are available now at baduworldmarket.com and venue box offices. With intimate venues and limited seating, these exclusive listening experiences are expected to sell out quickly.
The tour transforms each venue into an exclusive listening party where attendees will hear tracks from “Abi & Alan” for the very first time, performed live with The Cannabinoids—featuring award-winning producers RC Williams, A1, Rob Free, S1, and Jah Born—bringing the album to life using Badu’s signature digital-analog fusion.
TOUR DATES:
- Friday, August 8 – Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA
- Sunday, August 10 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, CO
- Monday, August 11 – Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
- Wednesday, August 13 – Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN
- Friday, August 15 – HISTORY, Toronto, ON – SOLD OUT
- Sunday, August 17 – Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD – SOLD OUT
- Tuesday, August 19 – Fillmore, Miami Beach, FL
- Wednesday, August 20 – House of Blues, Orlando, FL
- Thursday, August 21 – Fillmore, Charlotte, NC – SOLD OUT
- Sunday, August 24 – ACL Live, Austin, TX
Following the tour’s conclusion, “Abi & Alan” will be available on all streaming platforms and for purchase on August 29, 2025, executive produced by Badu on her Control FreaQ Records label.
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