The UB Interview: Ledisi Talks New Album + Tour ‘The Crown’

One of our absolute favorites, Grammy Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Ledisi has officially released her 14th studio album entitled, “The Crown,” via Listen Back Entertainment/BMG.

The project showcases 11 tracks that explore the rich layers of Ledisi’s artistry, blending R&B, soul, gospel, dance, and feel-good grooves into a sonic experience that is both refreshing and timeless. It’s an album that lives in the pocket of joy, truth, and musical freedom, proving once again you can’t put Ledisi in a box.

With Ledisi at the helm as executive producer, “The Crown” features contributions from some of music’s most dynamic creators, including longtime collaborator Rex Rideout, Camper, Ray Keys, and Jacques “JOC” Pierre.

UB Selections: “All 4 U,” “The Crown” feat. Trombone Shorty, “7 Days of Weak,” “Heaven” and the UB First Listen “Love You Too.”

The album features the radiant lead “Love You Too,” currently climbing the Billboard Top 15 on the R&B Radio charts, and the viral track “BLKWMN,” whose Tyler Perry produced video has sparked overwhelming praise across social platforms.

Ledisi recently captivated millions with her performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LIX, where she opened the pre-game ceremony backed by 125 members of the New Orleans High School Choral Collective. Her stirring delivery brought the stadium and viewers worldwide to their feet, solidifying her place among the most resonant voices of this generation.

In addition to the new album, Ledisi is gearing up to hit the road for her highly anticipated “Love You Too Tour,” which will kick off May 28th in Baltimore, MD, with special guest Marsha Ambrosius.

Ledisi also head overseas for a series of European tour dates this summer, with more surprises to come throughout 2025.

The artistic and brilliant Ledisi spoke to Aries from UB, about her new album release “The Crown.”

Ledisi shares how the album came together and how she organically took her time with this release.

Plus she tells UB the inspiration behind some of the songs and dishes on her upcoming tour featuring Marsha Ambrosius, Rahsaan Patterson and Kindred the Family Soul.

Ledisi also gets candid about her single “BLKWMN” and the love she received recently for her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Not to mention she gives us the scoop, on when we may see her in her next acting role and much more!