John Legend talks about his new album, 'Muse'

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published October 22, 2026 at 3:57 AM CDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with singer and songwriter John Legend about his new album, "Muse," which he describes as having a "Black James Bond aesthetic."

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