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Yaya Bey's 'Fidelity': A Joyful Journey Through Grief

2/19/2026

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Musician Yaya Bey will release the album Fidelity on April 17, 2026.
Fidelity serves as a companion to Do It Afraid and addresses grief and community loss.
The lead single 'Blue' reflects Bey's journey after her father's death and New York gentrification.
Bey says the album emphasizes remaining 'religiously joyful' amid hardship and celebrates Black joy.
The 16-track record includes 'Blue' as the tone-setter for Fidelity.

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Musician Yaya Bey will release the album Fidelity on April 17, 2026.
Fidelity serves as a companion to Do It Afraid and addresses grief and community loss.
The lead single 'Blue' reflects Bey's journey after her father's death and New York gentrification.
Bey says the album emphasizes remaining 'religiously joyful' amid hardship and celebrates Black joy.
The 16-track record includes 'Blue' as the tone-setter for Fidelity.