Rapsody Teams Up with Erykah Badu for “3:AM”

Rapsody is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming album, Please Don’t Cry, scheduled for release on May 17. Before the album’s release, she dropped the third single from the album, “3:AM,” a soul-stirring collaboration with the iconic Erykah Badu. Listen below.

Production and Musical Contributions

The single “3:AM” showcases the production prowess of Lonestarrrmuzik, Marc Bridges, and S1. The track is enriched with Amber Navran’s melodic flute, Marlon Williams’ intricate guitar work, and the combined talents of JeMarcus Bridges and Terrace Martin on horns and keyboards, adding layers of rich, musical complexity.

Album Insights

Please Don’t Cry marks Rapsody’s fourth studio effort following her acclaimed 2019 album Eve. Released under the banners of We Each Other, Jamla, and Roc Nation, this album promises a lineup of impressive collaborations, including Hit-Boy, Bibi Bourelly, Dixson, and Baby Tate, making it one of the year’s most anticipated releases.

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