JAI’LEN JOSEY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “HOUSEWIFE”
On the eve of what promises to be a bold breakout era, Atlanta-based platinum-selling singer-songwriter, musician, and Broadway star Jai’Len Josey unveils a provocative and passionate new single, “Housewife,” via Def Jam Recordings. Listen HERE. It notably sets the stage for the impending release of her highly anticipated full-length debut album, Serial Romantic, executive produced by five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Tricky Stewart, coming soon.
“Housewife” pairs cinematic handclaps, strings, and airy keys with a glossy, revved-up groove as Jai’Len leans into playful confidence and romantic fantasy. Her vocals move between vulnerability and self-assured charm, flipping the idea of domestic bliss into something modern, self-aware, and fully in control. She’s not just in her feelings; she’s feeling something unlike any other relationship.
Speaking on the single, Jai’Len shares, “‘Housewife’ is a song about reclaiming domestication on a woman’s own terms. It challenges the idea that women exist to be displayed, possessed, or rewarded as trophies. Instead, submission is reframed as a choice. Something a woman may give when she wants, to whom she chooses, and only if they are worthy. I started the production and later added GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Noah Ehler (“Luther”, GNX) to fill in the blanks to create the masterpiece you hear today.”
It lands in the wake of “Won’t Force You.” Dropping in October, the latter has clocked over half a million total streams. Billboard named it as the “Freshest Find” among “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week,” applauding how “Josey tapped into the warm acoustic guitar of mid-late 00s pop-facing R&B ballads.” Rated R&B noted, “the acoustic ballad hears Josey giving a seemingly disinterested partner an ultimatum.” Ones To Watch assured, “Jai’Len’s voice immediately resonates with warmth and vulnerability, and as always, she wears her heart on her sleeve.”
2025’s “Freak” has continued to buzz. Rolling Out professed, “The track is sultry, bold, and unapologetic, pushing her voice and personality to the forefront.” ThisisRnB applauded, “With its cheeky double entendre and flirty chorus, the single showcases yet another bold side of this rising talent.”
Before “New Girl” also received critical acclaim. Billboard touted it on “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week,” noting how she’s “expertly curating a vibe for the thrill of a new connection this summer.” VIBE attested, “With her new vibrant single, ‘New Girl’,” she’s reintroducing herself to listeners while also creating an infectious new sound that’s perfect as the weather starts to heat up.” Rated R&B dubbed it “summer-ready,” and UPROXX raved, “Vocals like Josey are hard to come by nowadays in music, so when you do, it’s only right that you celebrate them.”
Now, get ready to meet Serial Romantic in 2026.
