Now available "I Just Had To Fall" marks Ashley Paul's move into jazz and adult contemporary ahead of her 54 Below performance in New York.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Billboard-recognized artist Ashley Paul is entering a fresh chapter with the launch of her latest single, “I Just Had to Fall,” now out via Dauman/Universal. This original track reveals a more nuanced and refined side of Paul’s work, broadening her repertoire into jazz and adult contemporary genres while emphasizing the vocal prowess and emotional narrative that anchor her evolving style.
“I Just Had to Fall” acts as the initial glimpse into a wider musical path for Paul as she works on fresh recordings and live events meant to highlight her range beyond the dance/pop EDM sound that originally brought her global recognition. The song will also receive airplay on Smooth Jazz radio, with an alternate mix scheduled for release in August.
As part of this new phase, Paul is collaborating with producers Bizkit and Butta—a four-time Grammy-nominated, Soul Train Award-winning duo from Philadelphia who crafted the Billboard No. 1 track “Tonight” for John Legend—on upcoming material that will delve deeper into her expanding jazz and adult contemporary collection.
This growth also involves the debut of the Ashley Paul Trio, a fresh live and recording initiative that will merge timeless standards with original compositions. Future recordings from the trio will feature renditions of classics like “Fever” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” along with original pieces from Paul’s body of work. These recordings are anticipated to arrive on major streaming services, giving audiences a fresh perspective on Paul as a vocalist and live performer.
Paul will present this new artistic direction onstage at December 29 at 54 Below in New York City with “Hearts Up After Dark,” an intimate concert blending timeless classics with the original music that has shaped her recording journey.
The evening will include performances of songs such as “Bingo Baby,” “Hearts Up,” “Fever,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” and other pieces from Paul’s ever-expanding catalog.
“Hearts Up After Dark” is crafted as an immersive night of music and narrative, showcasing Paul in an elegant live environment where contemporary pop, jazz influences, classic standards, and original works converge.
This new single arrives amid continued momentum for Paul as a recording artist. Her recent releases have garnered international radio play, chart placements, and expanding streaming audiences. Tracks like “Bingo Baby,” “Hearts Up,” “When Boys Cry,” “Body Language,” “Finding Rhythm,” and “Ribbons” have steadily broadened her footprint in 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 constructing a larger body of work that links her established achievements in contemporary music with the enduring songs, live instrumentation, and vocal storytelling defining the next stage of her career.
“I Just Had to Fall” is currently available across all major streaming platforms.
ABOUT ASHLEY PAUL
Ashley Paul is a Billboard recording artist and international singer-songwriter whose work has earned chart recognition, radio airplay, and over 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 advance her career across dance, pop, adult contemporary, and jazz-influenced music.
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