5.8.2024
Video: Jae Stephens – “WET”
The Rising, Raedio/Def Jam-Signed Artist Practices Her Choreo at the Car Wash in the Sultry Video for Her Acclaimed and Futuristic New R&B Single
Critical Praise:
“You’re sure to see a lot more of the R&B singer Jae Stephens this year. Now signed to Issa Rae’s label Raedio, Stephens is back with this playful and cheeky bop that’s perfect for your next day party playlist.” – ELLE
“A CELEBRATION OF DOING THINGS YOUR OWN WAY” – NYLON
“She’s already honed a distinct sound—a mix of classic R&B influences and polished modern production” – Complex
“There’s a new era on the horizon for Dallas singer Jae Stephens, and her new single “WET” is proof. Stephens takes control of her world on the futuristic song, as it showcases her confidence and ability to shine on various production styles.” – UPROXX
“Jae Stephens is indeed an artist to watch” – Rated R&B
The Video:
Jae Stephens exists out of time, collapsing the past and future of R&B into a sound all her own. The gifted singer, songwriter, and producer returns today with a brand new video for her latest single, “WET,” out now via Raedio/Def Jam Recordings.
Recognized by Elle as one of the Best Songs of April 2024 and included in Billboard’s Fresh Picks playlist, “WET” is an uptempo, house-influenced, and brashly confident banger that finds Stephens seizing control of all aspects of her life–her art, her finances and, most crucially, her desires. Directed by Randijah Simmons, the tightly-choreographed video meshes perfectly with the song’s futuristic sound, as the singer gets her Rose Royce on at the car wash, dancing with her friends and the attendants as her muscle car gets a brand new shine. In the video, Stephens wears t-shirts emblazoned with some of the song’s most memorable lyrics: “Sip Sip Aficionado,” “Wet t-shirt contest, I win,” and more.
“WET” is the start of a new era for Jae Stephens, who has been bubbling on the scene and is ready to blow. The Dallas native first turned heads as a teenaged R&B prodigy, gaining notice with her soul-stirring vocals and preternatural songwriting ability. While she was a high school student, Stephens built a devoted audience on Tumblr, winning 200,000 followers with her sterling covers of pop and R&B songs and her entertaining life updates. She stepped out on her own as a 19-year-old, in 2017, releasing “24K,” a single that earned praise from The FADER and garnered Jae a performance on COLORS. In 2019, Jae released f**k it, i’ll do it myself, a fully self-written and self-produced EP, home to her fan favorite single “got it like that,” and joined her friend Khalid during his performance on Saturday Night Live. She has collaborated with kindred spirits like THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, and has racked up more than 50 million streams across her catalog. Her most recent EP, High My Name Is, came out in 2022, shifting her sound in a more alternative and personal direction.
Now signed to Raedio, the “audio everywhere” company, in partnership with Def Jam Recordings, Jae Stephens is primed to deliver on her limitless potential. Stay tuned for much more from the young singer-songwriter in the near future.
Watch “WET”: https://youtu.be/KxmD5QSbMNc
Stream “WET”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/WET
Photo Credit: Randijah Simmons
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The Background:
Jae Stephens, an R&B futurist originally from Dallas and now based in Los Angeles, has been steadily building her profile since the release of her self-written and produced debut EP, f**k it i’ll do it myself, in 2019. With tastemaker singles like “Got It Like That” and “24K” receiving praise from The FADER, she has garnered attention and collaborations with artists such as THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, further solidifying her status as an artist on the rise. Press coverage from notable platforms like Colors, Fader, and Complex, as well as an invitation to perform with Khalid on SNL, have contributed to her growing recognition. In total, she has generated over 50 million streams across her catalog.
After a two-year hiatus, Stephens signed to Raedio and released her EP, High My Name Is, featuring standout tracks like “What’s A Monday” and the Jodeci-inspired single “Come and Talk to Me.” The EP’s success, driven primarily by fan support, highlighted the anticipation for her return. Recently signed as Raedio and Def Jam’s first major label artist, Jae Stephens is officially back and ready to take her place as the Queen of Pop R&B. Her future music promises to showcase her captivating vocals and trendsetting aesthetic, reminding audiences why her comeback has been eagerly awaited.
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“WET”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/WET / https://youtu.be/KxmD5QSbMNc