Stevie Wonder will release his first album in eight years, with two albums planned for release in 2014, and a possible third in the making. Wonder, 63, confirmed in an interview that the new material would be influenced by hip-hop’s political methods. He also confirmed to Rolling Stone that his new music would be accompanied by an orchestra. No release date is known as of yet.

In other Wonder news, the legendary performer announced recently that he will also perform his 1976 classic album Songs in the Key of Life in full for the first time.