Fans of the one and only Anita Baker have been waiting for quite some time for new music from the living legend, and it appears that now the songstress is finally ready to deliver.
The 8-time Grammy-winning superstar took to her Twitter account late Monday evening (Jan. 9) to preview some new music which is presumably from her forthcoming project.
The last time fans heard new music from Baker was via her 2012 remake of Tyrese’s classic hit ‘Lately’ which was set to appear on her then-titled album ‘Only Forever.’ The project was shelved and has yet to see the light of day, but the new preview gives hope that a full project is on the way.
Get into the fresh teaser below.
sO many Amazing Gifts, from Ms. Sarah, Ms. Patti. Queen Aretha, and my 80s Contemporarys, to Innovators, like Missy Elliot & Lady B. SO many influence me, to keep creating my own little, Miracles of Music🎼
Gratefully,
ABXO❤️ pic.twitter.com/5PCBxEBKqb— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 10, 2023
The snippet comes after the iconic performer went through a lengthy battle with her former label last year to gain ownership of her masters and urged fans to stop streaming her music until the dispute was settled.
The singer was able to resolve her issues with her label and contracts in 2022 and has been on the road performing spot dates and even did a sold-out stint in Las Vegas last year and has teased a return to Vegas for another residency.
The demand from the Vegas stint prompted her to announce her first nationwide tour in years. ‘The Songstress Tour’ will be a limited engagement kicking off in the summer of 2023 and will see her hit the road with special guest, Babyface.
Anita Baker’s 2023 Songstress Tour Dates
Feb 11, 2023 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live*
Feb 14, 2023 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Feb 17, 2023 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
May 10, 2023 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
May 12, 2023 – Belmont, NY @ UBS Arena
May 14, 2023 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
Jun 30, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
Jul 2, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Nov 18, 2023 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Nov 22, 2023 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
Nov 24, 2023 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
Dec 15, 2023 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Dec 17, 2023 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Dec 22, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
Dec 23, 2023 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
No word on when the new track will drop but we’re excited for it!
