The Alchemist Has ‘Life Altering’ Studio Session With Erykah Badu

Renowned producer The Alchemist, who has collaborated with a wide range of artists across multiple genres, recently described a studio session with Erykah Badu as “life altering.” The Alchemist shared a series of photos on December 10, 2024, showing himself and Badu working in the studio. He captioned the post with the phrase “Life altering,” tagging Badu, and added a humorous touch by including audio from the 2009 film Madea Goes to Jail featuring Dr. Phil and Madea.

This session with the legendary singer is just one of many highlights in The Alchemist’s busy year. He has also been working on a new project with Roc Marciano, which is set to release on December 13, 2024. The duo recently dropped the video for their single “Chopstick,” a track from their upcoming album The Skeleton Key. Directed by Evidence, the visual showcases the pair cruising through the streets of Los Angeles while Roc spits over a signature Alchemist beat.

The Skeleton Key follows The Elephant Man’s Bones, their collaborative album released in 2022, and is Roc Marciano’s second album of 2024 after Marciology, which earned critical acclaim with a 4 out of 5 score from HipHopDX. Fans can listen to The Skeleton Key exclusively on Roc Marciano’s website before it becomes available on streaming platforms.

The album has already garnered praise from prominent figures in the industry, including Busta Rhymes, who took to Instagram to hype up Roc Marciano’s return to form. Rhymes reminded fans of the rapper’s long history in the game, highlighting collaborations from as far back as 1999 with the likes of Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.

This studio session with Erykah Badu marks another significant moment in The Alchemist’s storied career, proving once again that his musical collaborations continue to push boundaries and inspire both artists and fans alike.