Matt B Releases ALKEBULAN III Album Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The project traces Matt B's journey to Nigeria exploring his Igbo heritage through a documentary short and docuseries.
Matt B has released his new album ALKEBULAN III: The Water Remembers, out Friday, August 21, 2026. The release follows an extraordinary year that has taken him from Abbey Road Studios to his ancestral homeland of Nigeria, and coincides with 'IGIRIGI,' an electrifying new collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats star Goya Menor, as well as 'My Mother's Song' with Fatoumata Diawara, which released on August 7, 2026. The singles serve as flagship releases from the album and showcase three artists united by a shared vision of culture, identity, and the unifying power of music. ALKEBULAN III features additional special guests including Skales, Goya Menor, Boy Spyce, Camidoh, Fatoumata Diawara, THE CAVEMEN, Kabusa Oriental Choir, and Martial T. Batchamen.
More than an album release, ALKEBULAN III emerges as the centerpiece of a sweeping year spanning continents and creative mediums. The final installment of the trilogy, Matt B journeys to Nigeria to discover his Igbo heritage and connect with cultural leaders, fellow all-star African artists, and communities in need. A deep exploration of his Nigerian roots, Matt B's restless search for his African lineage fuels a journey that traces his ancestral family tree through the lens of a documentary short film and a three-episode docuseries. A fusion of spirit-filled Afrobeats and R&B set against beautiful orchestral arrangements, ALKEBULAN III lives at the intersection of diving into one's past, fulfilling your present dreams, and uplifting your community to ensure its bright future.
Matt B is actively expanding into television, including filming a scripted cultural sitcom pilot at one of Hollywood's most iconic studios in autumn 2026, alongside key production partners Sunset Pictures. In parallel with his music and on-screen work, Matt B has also emerged as a breakout digital personality alongside his wife, manager and GRAMMY-winning producer, Angela V. Benson. Together, the couple has cultivated a viral audience through relatable, humorous, and behind-the-scenes content that offers a rare window into both the technical and personal sides of creative life. From cinematic camera builds and lighting setups to playful, everyday couple dynamics, their content has struck a chord with global audiences, blending craftsmanship with authenticity. Social media metrics underscore this momentum with multiple Instagram reels surpassing 8M-9M+ views, and additional clips reaching 1M-2M+ views across platforms.
Whether showcasing professional camera rigs or joking about skincare routines and everyday married life, Matt B and Angela V. Benson are redefining how artists connect with audiences in this new hyper-online era, merging high-level production with human, accessible storytelling. In 2026, Matt B is not just releasing new music -- he is building a fast-growing digital ecosystem as a GRAMMY winning recording artist, cross-platform storyteller, cultural explorer, and digital creator engaging millions of fans.
'ALKEBULAN III is the culmination of everything I've been building -- musically, culturally, and personally,' says Matt B. 'This next chapter is about going deeper -- into my roots, new creative spaces, and how I connect with people around the world.'
With major announcements and activations still to come, 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year that positions Matt B at an entirely new level of visibility across music, media, and culture at large.
About Matt B
Matt B is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer whose work bridges global genres and audiences. With a career spanning the U.S., Asia, and Africa, he has built a reputation for blending R&B, Afrobeats, and orchestral elements into a distinctly forward-looking sound. His ALKEBULAN series has earned critical acclaim, international chart success, and industry awards recognition, culminating in his 2025 GRAMMY win for 'Best Global Music Album.'
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