Jessie Reyez - SOFTER

A coherent and varied sonic architecture

The configuration of the tracks allows the project to be viewed as a coherent whole, where each track contributes to the overall balance of the release. This architecture revisits traditional codes while maintaining the integrity of the single, offering sufficient internal variety to support attentive listening over a duration longer than the average of current releases. Feat. Samara Cyn: FOR SIXXX IN THE MORNIN

The collaborative dimension finds its focal point on FOR SIXXX IN THE MORNIN, officially credited to Samara Cyn. Her contribution is limited to this single track, marking a moment of vocal or harmonic sharing within the release. Placed in the closing position, this featured track provides a conclusion to the project that integrates the voice of an outside artist without weighing down the preceding tracks. The mention "feat. Samara Cyn" is the only indication of collaboration present throughout the entire single, making this track an isolated but significant spark within an otherwise solo work. Discographic context: between two phases of a career

A discographic bridge between two phases of a career

It chronologically positions itself between A LITTLE VENGEANCE (2026), Jessie Reyez's previous album, and the reissue titled A LITTLE VENGEANCE (is more human than no vengeance at all) (2026). This standalone release on the FMLY label thus occurs between two phases of the same series, marking a subtle transition in the artist's career. It completes the cycle initiated by BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US (2020), YESSIE (2022), and PAID IN MEMORIES (2025), while preparing the ground for this expanded or alternative version of her previous work. The single acts as a sonic bridge between these two incarnations, offering an intermediate perspective that enriches the understanding of her discographic evolution without breaking the continuity of the album title. In summary: a work of temporal introspection

SOFTER concludes with this exceptional density that transforms the single into a viable space for experimentation. The presence of Samara Cyn on the final track FOR SIXXX IN THE MORNIN seals the whole thing with an opening towards a duo or a vocal interaction, while the other three tracks ensure the coherence of the project. Jessie Reyez here validates an approach where duration is not an obstacle but an asset, allowing each track to breathe without being cut short by the urgency of the short format. This project thus stands between two major albums, offering a precise image of the artist at the heart of a doubly productive 2026, where the FMLY label supports this dense and structured approach.

Technical details

- Release date : 30 October 2026 - Label : FMLY - Duration : 11 min 46 s - Opening / closing : SOFTER / FOR SIXXX IN THE MORNIN - Guests : Samara Cyn - Previous album : A LITTLE VENGEANCE (2026)