Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo is stepping back into the music spotlight as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner. Amidst her whirlwind success on stage and screen, Erivo has announced her upcoming second studio album, “I Forgive You,” set to be released with “Worst of Me,” the second single prior to the album.
Erivo: A Personal Project of the Music Biographer
On June 6th, “I Forgive You” will be available on Verve Records/Republic Records. The project seems quite personal for Erivo. The actress does not only step into the public eye as a performer but also takes on a new role as a songwriter, with all the songs on the album being co-written by her. This suggests a greater level of artistic control and a deeper connection to the music.
“Worst of Me”: An Insight into Heartbreak
Erivo’s second single, “Worst of Me,” will be released on Friday, April 11th, at 12am midnight ET. The artist has been promoting the song on social media. The snippets suggest it will be an exuberant orchestral ballad with subtle undertones of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics, as revealed in the article, hint at a painful relationship: “I came here for love, oh, no, I don’t want it anymore. I gave you my home but you took the worst of me.”
A Labor of Love: Two Years in the Making
“In her own words,” Erivo elaborated on the extent of this particular musical labor of love. “Over the last 2+ years, between all the flights, filming, interviews, & award shows, I went to the studio with my dear friend [Will Wells, songwriter & producer on I Forgive You] and I created this project for you and me,” she recalled in an Instagram announcement. “In Her Own Words,” the album, is described as a collection of songs that cover Erivo’s artistic journey and is proudly described as a “delighted to share” body of works.
“I gave you one chapter with the first album, and now I have a couple more for you,” she captioned, welcoming fans to embrace her new adventure.
A Year of Triumphs: Erivo’s All-Around Victory
The announcement of ”I Forgive You” comes synergistically along with Erivo’s triumph. The actress has garnered a shocking amount of acclaim in 2024, receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and singing Defying Gravity at the 2025 Oscars alongside her co-star from Wicked, Ariana Grande. Even more of Erivo’s projects showcase her star power and versatility: hosting the 2025 Tony Awards, starring as Jesus in a Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and headlining the post-parade stage of World Pride in D.C. These roles also coincide with the anticipated release of Wicked: For Good, the last chapter of the Wicked movie, coming out on November 21st.
A Multifaceted Artist Continues to Evolve
Cynthia Erivo’s new album, “I Forgive You,” is her second studio release, highlighting her progression and growth as a multifaceted artist. Apart from her exceptional vocals, the album showcases her songwriting skills. As Erivo progresses in the realms of music, film, and theater, she continues to establish herself as a powerhouse within the entertainment industry.
