LEDISI: (Singing) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ... But as I was writing it, I was thinking of my mother. I was thinking of all the Black women I've met that's helped me become Ledisi.

Released on April 25, 2025, “The Crown” is Ledisi’s 12th album. The 11-song opus features only one guest, Trombone Short, who lends his talent to the title track.

LEDISI: (Singing) There's power knowing love will save me. He's still making, making a way out of no way. ... But as I was writing it, I was thinking of my mother.

LEDISI: (Singing) There's power knowing love will save me. He's still making, making a way out of no way. ... But as I was writing it, I was thinking of my mother.

LEDISI: (Singing) There's power knowing love will save me. He's still making, making a way out of no way. ... But as I was writing it, I was thinking of my mother.