AUDACITY

Jae Stephens

Jae Stephens Built ‘AUDACITY’ From Everything She Was Told to Tone Down | newwavemagazine | Oct. 13, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

On AUDACITY, Jae Stephens turns songwriting, girlhood, internet culture, and the experience of being told to be “less” into a world of her own.There is a certain irony in an artist calling her debut album ‘AUDACITY’ when so much of Jae Stephens’ career was spent behind the scenes. Before becoming the artist at the centre of her own story, Stephens was already singing, writing, and producing, eventually working as a songwriter for artists including J Lo and Normani. Growing up in Los Angeles and

Jae Stephen’s audacious debut marks a popstar who is here to stay | The Signal

For now, the album exudes an unyielding, loud self-assurance and confidence that is not only particularly notable for a debut album, but for an album in general. This is a genuine part of who Stephens is, yes, but it wasn’t cultivated overnight.

Jae Stephens Has Released Debut Album Audacity | Wisevoter | Sept. 25, 2026, 5:27 a.m.

The 11-track project features production by Dallas Caton and arrives ahead of an upcoming European tour.

Jae Stephens’ “AUDACITY” Looks to the Past to Signal the Future (Album of the Week #6) | www.mortononthemic.com

Jae Stephens is another artist I’m only just now getting to for the first time. Better late than never, as “AUDACITY” has a ton to love.

Jae Stephens is Tired of the Sad Girl Sh*t — Interview | The Culture Crypt

With the release of her debut album, Jae Stephens gives The Culture Crypt a first-class ticket into the world of AUDACITY. Click here to read more...

REVIEW: ‘AUDACITY’ by Jae Stephens | Life on Jupiter Magazine

Explore the latest album from Jae Stephens, 'AUDACITY,' exclusively through Life on Jupiter Magazine.

Jae Stephens “Audacity” Album Review. | Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z. | Oct. 5, 2026, 12:02 p.m.

The public has been asking for a black pop star, and Jae Stephens is after that title. Her debut album, “AUDACITY,” released on Sept. 25. The 29-year-old singer was born in Dallas and has experience writing songs for singers such as Jihyo and Kylie Cantrall. You may recognize her song “Afterbody,” from her EP titled “Total Sellout.”

Jae Stephens Delivers New Pop Statement 'AUDACITY' | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews | Clash Magazine | Sept. 25, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

Jae Stephens has shared her mammoth new album 'AUDACITY' in full. The record is one of the year's most-tipped pop statements, an act of ambitious audio

Jae Stephens: AUDACITY | Pitchfork

Read Allison Harris’ review of the album.

Jae Stephens – ‘Audacity’ review: cheeky confidence that goes far | NME | Sept. 30, 2026, 9 a.m.

On 'Audacity', seasoned-songwriter-turned-future-popstar Jae Stephens impresses with personality, wit and star power.

Jae Stephens Talks Having the ‘Audacity’ to Blow Up Your Pop Star Expectations: ‘I Take Up as Much Space as I Feel I Deserve’ | Billboard | Sept. 28, 2026, 7:06 p.m.

Jae Stephens talks with Billboard about her debut album 'Audacity,' writing about hating men, and navigating pop stardom as a Black woman.

Jae Stephens Talks Debut Album 'AUDACITY:' Interview | Sweety High | Sept. 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

Jae Stephens opened up about her debut album 'AUDACITY,' fan-voted singles, her live show evolution and having the audacity to become her own artist.

Jae Stephens – Audacity - FEMMUSIC Magazine | FEMMUSIC.com | Sept. 25, 2026, 11:53 a.m.

Jae Stephens unveils her highly anticipated debut studio album AUDACITY, out now via Def Jam Recordings / RAEDIO.

Jae Stephens: Audacity review – a thrilling lesson in why more debut albums should go for broke | The Guardian | Sept. 25, 2026, 7:30 a.m.

After five EPs in in seven years, the Dallas native with the big voice pours everything into this bonkers cauldron of maximalist R&B and hyperactive pop

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