GRAMMY®, Tony®, and EMMY® Award-winning powerhouse and three-time Academy® Award nominee Cynthia Erivo is ready to bare her soul. And she’s doing it with breathtaking honesty. Her brand new single, “Worst Of Me” out now courtesy of Verve Records/Republic Records, offers the first true glimpse into the emotional core of her forthcoming solo album, I Forgive You, due June 6. The project is now officially available for pre-order and pre-save, igniting anticipation for what promises to be her most personal musical journey yet.
An Anthem Of Pain, Power, and Possibility
“Worst Of Me” unravels like a cinematic confessional—raw, immersive, and memorable. Claps echo like heartbeats against ethereal harmonies, while Cynthia’s voice rises in a successful sonic peak. Strings soar and a soulful guitar cries out as she states:
“You could cut me deeper than the ocean, but I refuse to drown. I’m coming up. I wanna breathe again”.
It’s an anthem of emotional resurrection. Not just survival, but self-redemption.
I Forgive You Paints A Portrait In Four Acts
But this is only the beginning. I Forgive You is made up of 20-tracks that Cynthia co-wrote in its entirety, diving into heartbreak, healing, and the unspoken truths of the human experience. In fact, the album is intimately structured in four chapters: a breakup, something new, the deepening of connection, and finally, acceptance. Each act is punctuated by spellbinding interludes featuring only her voice—no instruments, just raw vulnerability.
Musically, the album is an eclectic fusion of pop, R&B, folk, Britpop, hip-hop, gospel, and aching soul, showcasing the full range of her boundless artistry. It’s a fearless leap into emotional transparency—a sonic memoir from a woman who has nothing left to hide and everything left to give.
Praise For “Replay” — The Prelude To This Powerful Era
Before “Worst Of Me,” Erivo teased this era with “Replay,” a shining collaboration with hitmaker Justin Tranter. The single quickly caught fire, earning millions of streams and praise from tastemakers. Billboard called it “an emotional rollercoaster of being human”, ELLE hailed it as “groundbreaking” and “confessional”, while ESSENCE named it one of the “Best New Music This Week,” predicting chart domination.
Erivo even broke down the song for Genius, offering fans deeper insight into her creative process and emotional landscape.
An Artist In Her Prime — And On Her Terms
Already one of the most decorated and respected talents of her generation, Cynthia Erivo continues to expand her legacy. This year alone, she earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elphaba in the blockbuster film Wicked, and stunned audiences worldwide with her Oscar performance.
But I Forgive You represents something more than accolades — it’s a reclamation. A full-circle moment for an artist embracing her past, honoring her scars, and singing toward something higher. With I Forgive You, Cynthia Erivo transcends labels. This album is medicine for the heart, a mirror for the soul, and Cynthia Erivo, unfiltered. She’s not just a singer, actress, or writer—she’s a truth-teller. A genre-bender. A force. Take a look at the full tracklist for her forthcoming highly anticipated album.
Tracklist For I Forgive You
(Interludes in italics)
- Why (Interlude)
- Best For Me
- More Than Twice
- You First
- Save Me From You
- Worst Of Me
- I Want You (Interlude)
- She Said
- What You Want
- Play The Woman
- Push and Pull
- Until You Saw Me (Interlude)
- Holy Refrain
- I Choose Love
- Be Okay
- How I Could Fall
- I Forgive You (Interlude)
- Brick By Brick
- Replay
- Grace
For now, get familiar with Erivo as an evoloving artist by pressing play on her recent release, “Worst Of Me” as we anxiously await the arrival of her album. Be sure to Pre-order and pre-save I Forgive You — out June 6th.
