After garnering critical acclaim with her last studio album ‘Unexpected’, Destiny’s Child graduate Michelle Williams is back in the lab working on its follow-up.

In these exclusive new shots, the vocal powerhouse is seen laying down verses in a Los Angeles studio with friend and vocal arranger Lonny Bereal. The pair have been hard at work on the as yet untitled LP (due Spring 2013), which is described as boasting an R&B inspirational sound.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Williams last effort, as well as her previous Gospel releases, we’re oh so amped for this. Are you?

Your thoughts?