Billboard recording artist Ashley Paul steps into a new era with the release of her new single, I Just Had to Fall, now available via Dauman/Universal. The track introduces a more intimate and sophisticated side of her artistry, expanding her catalog into jazz and adult contemporary while spotlighting the vocal presence and emotional storytelling at the heart of her evolving sound.
I Just Had to Fall marks the first chapter in a broader musical direction for Paul as she develops new recordings and live performances designed to showcase her range beyond the dance/pop EDM sound that first brought her international attention. The single will also be featured on Smooth Jazz radio, with an alternate mix scheduled for release in August.
As part of this next phase, Paul is collaborating with producers Bizkit and Butta, the four-time Grammy-nominated, Soul Train Award–winning duo from Philadelphia behind John Legend’s Billboard No. 1 hit Tonight, on new music that deepens her growing jazz and adult contemporary catalog.
This expansion includes the launch of the Ashley Paul Trio, a new live and recording project that brings together timeless standards and original material. Upcoming releases from the trio will feature interpretations of classics such as Fever and Dream a Little Dream of Me, alongside original songs from Paul’s catalog. The recordings will be available across major streaming platforms, introducing listeners to a new dimension of Paul as a vocalist and live entertainer.
Paul will bring this new musical direction to the stage on December 29 at 54 Below in New York City with Hearts Up After Dark, an intimate live show that blends timeless standards with the original music that has defined her recording career. The evening will feature selections including Bingo Baby, Hearts Up, Fever, Dream a Little Dream of Me, and additional songs from Paul’s expanding catalog. Designed as an immersive night of music and storytelling, Hearts Up After Dark presents Paul in a sophisticated live setting where contemporary pop, jazz influences, classic standards, and original compositions converge.
The new single arrives amid continued momentum for Paul as a recording artist. Her recent releases have earned international radio play, chart recognition, and a growing streaming audience. Songs including Bingo Baby, Hearts Up, When Boys Cry, Body Language, Finding Rhythm, and Ribbons have broadened her presence across dance, pop, and Top 40/Sirius radio markets.
With I Just Had to Fall, the Ashley Paul Trio, and Hearts Up After Dark, Paul is building a broader body of work that connects her established success in contemporary music with the timeless songs, live musicianship, and vocal storytelling that are shaping the next chapter of her career.
I Just Had to Fall is now available on all major streaming platforms.
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Ashley Paul is a Billboard recording artist and international singer-songwriter whose music has earned chart recognition, radio airplay, and more than one million streams. Known for releases including Bingo Baby, Hearts Up (reaching 2 million listeners), When Boys Cry, Body Language, Finding Rhythm, and Ribbons, Paul continues to expand her career across dance, pop, adult contemporary, and jazz-influenced music.
