Sheila E is drummin’ support for an American Idol.
The 65-year-old half-Mexican American legendary percussionist and singer will appear on Kelly Clarkson’s upcoming album Chemistry.
“Having chemistry with someone is an incredible, and overwhelming, feeling,” Clarkson wrote of the record in a statement. “It’s like you have no choice in the matter. You are just drawn to each other. This can be good and bad. This album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down. There are many stages of grief and loss on this album. Each song is a different stage and emotional state.”
Clarkson shared the track list for her new album on social media and revealed it would be released on June 23.
Sheila E. appears on the track, “That’s Right.”
The only other collaborator billed on the set is Steve Martin, who appears on the track “I Hate Love.”
https://twitter.com/kellyclarkson/status/1646732287906844673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1646732287906844673%7Ctwgr%5E8b447d477577c5b164304d60212ebbbc30b9c44d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Fmusic-news%2Fkelly-clarkson-chemistry-release-date-steve-martin-collab-1235303201%2F