Vanessa Williams Releases New Single Ahead of Album

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: Vanessa Williams poses backstage as she performs a concert as part of The Diamond Series at 54 Below on December 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Vanessa Williams is showing no signs of slowing down.

On August 16th, Williams, 61, announced new details about her new album, SURVIVOR, set for release on August 23, 2024 

Per the press release, the 14-track album marks her first new release in 15 years. The genre-defying project is a collection of songs that reflect Williams’ rich and diverse musical catalogue. SURVIVOR will be available as a digital album in Standard audio and also in Dolby Atmos immersive audio across all streaming platforms – available for pre-order now.

SURVIVOR is an eclectic collection of songs that embraces my musical past and brings that history into the present and the future,” Williams shares. “It absolutely represents me musically and has something to say. I wanted to remind my loyal fans that I’m still here, don’t count me out and to bring my music to a whole new generation that might know be better for my stage and television roles.” She adds, “Playing with all of the different styles of music I’ve loved to perform over the years is just who I am as an artist, which I really attribute to my parents, who were music teachers. I listened to everything growing up and that has always inspired my diverse musical tastes.”

The announcement comes alongside the release of Wiliams’ newest track, “iLike Moonlight,” and its accompanying music video, which provides another glimpse into what fans can expect from the new music.

The sensual, smooth R&B-inspired ballad is the third song to be released off the forthcoming album, following the first two singles – BOP!,” featuring drag superstar, Trixie Mattel, and New York-bred electronic soul duo, LION BABE, comprised of multidisciplinary artist and Williams’ daughter Jillian Hervey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman, also known as Astro Raw. Legs (Keep Dancing),” is the other single Williams released earlier this year which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Sales chart.

Vanessa Williams – “iLike Moonlight”