Pale Jay Returns 2 Years Later At The “Rodeo”
Today, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Pale Jay has released “Rodeo,” an ode to facing down life’s complications and his first new solo release in two years.
Sonically reminiscent of classic R&B labels like Motown and Philadelphia International, “Rodeo” marks Pale Jay’s solo return following 2024’s Low End Love Songs, and serves as a tribute to taking a step back amidst the chaos of everyday life. Composed, produced, and recorded entirely by Pale Jay himself with contributions from Raven Bush (violin), Tim Pinder (cello), and AyePee (drums), “Rodeo” is a showcase for his delicate falsetto and incisive songwriting, and signals the first preview of a yet-to-be-announced new project.
In addition to the track, Pale Jay has released a new music video for “Rodeo,” in which he takes viewers on a joyride through the rolling countryside behind the wheel of a Corvette. Shot in stark black-and-white, the video reflects the track’s themes of self-reflection and freedom.
Speaking about the track, Pale Jay noted: “Rodeo’ is about taking a seat in the second row when life is an utter whirlwind. Its chorus melody stayed with me for years before finding its place in a song about how things got better when I stopped trying to force them. Getting comfortable in the second row somehow pushed me to the first.”
Photo Credit: Laureat Bakolli