AJ Grayce gets vulnerable and focused w/ release “Please”

AJ Grayce is one of those artists who continues to show just how versatile her artistry can be. She’s poised, intentional, and clearly a creative of many hats, styles, sonics, and genres. No matter where she takes the music, though, she has a keen ability to keep R&B and soul at the foundation, and her new record, “Please,” is another strong example of that..

“Please” has great replay value, strong production, and a song structure that allows the record to feel complete without doing too much. AJ sounds comfortable in the pocket she creates, and the contribution from 5onny complements the record without taking away from her presence. It feels like another step in AJ expanding her sound while staying rooted in what makes her artistry recognizable. Our critique? We’re ready for AJ to give us a larger body of work that captures where she is right now..

Between curating shows, performing with her band, showing up in community, and helping bring more attention to Chicago’s R&B and soul ecosystem, AJ has built a world around her artistry that deserves to be documented through the music. Whether conceptual or simply reflective of this chapter, we want to hear something that brings those experiences, influences, and evolving sonics together. The foundation is already there. Now we want the full picture..

Until then, run “Please” back a few times and let us know what you think..