After five years, eight-time Grammy winner, Anita Baker, is preparing to release her ninth CD later this year. Baker will be working with George Duke, Nathan East, and Daniel Moore on her new album which will be recorded in Nashville.

One surprise she has revealed about the album is her collaboration with rapper Snoop Dogg which Baker says “is going to raise eyebrows.” All in all, we’re sure Ms. Baker will be giving us the best that she’s got.

In Related News: Baker will be one of the headliners for this weekend’s Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans.