The track sees the artist collaborating with UK rapper Jelani Blackman
An artist characterised by her thoughtful writing and the personality and charisma that she pours into her work, Jess Ball is an Australian alt-pop artist that has been lauded on this site and beyond for her immersive style and the consistency and strength of her back catalogue of tracks.
The artist’s latest single ‘Lately’ is a stirring collaboration with UK rapper Jelani Blackman that sees them honing in on their regrets and the moments that they wish they could change if they could go back in time and put them right. The contrast between the styles of the two artists make for a compelling listening experience that feels both varied and focused, and it has a rawness and honesty to it that leaves a memorable impression.
“I wrote ‘Lately’ about feeling regret for past mistakes as the person I am now. Sometimes I find it difficult to comprehend how I have acted in the past or the decisions I’ve made, and I suppose this is a sign of growth. Lately is about acknowledging our mistakes, and the need to accept and learn from the past in order to move on and better ourselves,” says Jess Ball
