I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.

Only Forever (TBA)
On August 6 2012 Baker announced that her long-waited studio album Only Forever will be released in late 2012 via Blue Note/EMI. Although Only Forever was originally scheduled for release on October 23 2012 the release date was subsequently delayed to December 4. Bruce Lundvall president and CEO of EMI Jazz & Classics signed her after Anita Baker approached him to record for Blue Note.

Anita Baker (born January 26 1958) is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter.