Music / NewsSolange drops new album, A Seat at the TableFeaturing Sampha, Kelela, Dev Hynes, Tweet and moreShareLink copied ✔️September 30, 2016MusicNewsText Anna Cafolla After an announcement of new music earlier in the week, Solange has finally unveiled her third studio album, A Seat at the Table. Three years since her last recorded contribution, the album includes a range of 21 tracks, with guest features from Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Sampha, Tweet, The-Dream and Dev Hynes. Her debut album Solo Star came out in 2003. A Seat at the Table follows her 2008 release Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams and her 2012 EP True, as well as the compilation Saint Heron back in 2013. Prior to the album drop, Solange emailed 86 fans a book of poetry and song lyrics, which can now be found interactively on her website. The artist described it as “a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing.” It was back on her 30th birthday in June that the musician announced on Instagram she had completed the album, calling it her “most proud body of work.” “I say all of that to say…don’t eveeer let anyone write your story for you,” she wrote. “They can talk, they can doubt, and they can say what they wanna, but only you have the words to narrate this ting we call life.” Listen below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourself Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameArt & PhotographyMost loved photo stories of May 2026Life & Culture5 times ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin did the impossible on the iceBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaFashionWho’s that chick? Eloise Parry’s portrait of Ivy StewartFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy