John Legend releases new album Muse on 23 October
Published on 10/03/2026 at 12:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSJohn Legend releases new studio album Muse on 23 October 2026 via Republic Records. The 16-track record is produced in full and co-written by Pharrell Williams, making it the pair’s first project together.
John Legend’s Muse arrives with Pharrell Williams
Universal Music’s album announcement identifies Daylight as the lead single and names Fireflies among the tracks. It also describes the collaboration as the first project Legend and Williams have undertaken together in more than two decades.
Muse draws on gospel, standards, doo-wop, classic soul, Afrobeat and hip-hop. The album’s 16-song sequence includes Pharrell Williams on several tracks and Clipse on Bodies On The Floor. Songs such as Her and Get Back sit alongside the lead single Daylight in the published tracklist. An official album page presents the running order alongside CD and vinyl editions.
John Legend’s R&B and soul catalogue includes Muse
John Legend is an American singer-songwriter and pianist associated with a fusion of R&B and soul. His career also includes songwriting, production and work across recordings and stage projects. His catalogue includes Get Lifted, Once Again, Evolver, Wake Up!, Love in the Future, Darkness and Light, A Legendary Christmas, Bigger Love, Legend and My Favorite Dream.
That catalogue makes Muse a meeting point between John Legend’s established R&B and soul writing and Pharrell Williams’ full-album production. The release pairs a familiar singer-songwriter role with a production partnership built around Williams’ complete involvement.
John Legend: what fans in Germany need to know
- Muse is released on 23 October 2026 through Republic Records.
- The album has 16 tracks, and the official listing displays CD and vinyl editions.
- The official release and music details are listed at johnlegend.com.
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John Legend: frequently asked questions
When is the new John Legend album released?
John Legend releases Muse on 23 October 2026 via Republic Records.
Who produced John Legend’s Muse?
Pharrell Williams produced Muse in full and co-wrote the album.
How many songs are on John Legend’s Muse?
Muse has 16 tracks, including Daylight and Fireflies.
