After a three-year hiatus, Rasha Jay is making a powerful return with her new single, “SAY”, released on February 28, 2025. Hailing from Montclair, NJ, and known for her deep, soulful voice fused with rock influences, Rasha Jay is an artist who refuses to be confined by genre. With “SAY”, she leans into her rock roots, delivering a track that is both emotionally charged and sonically intense.
Collaborating with No New Lovers in Los Angeles, along with guitarist Liza Light and drummer Huan Walker, Rasha Jay has crafted a song that pulses with urgency and passion. Inspired by a real-life phone call from a friend in an unsafe situation, “SAY” is more than just a song—it’s a call to action, a moment of catharsis set to heavy melodies and pounding rhythms.
At its core, “SAY” is about the tension between words and action—the need to move, to react, to fight for something real. Rasha Jay herself says, “Actions speak louder than words,” and that sentiment is deeply embedded in the track’s DNA. From the opening guitar riffs to the driving drum beat, the song demands attention, urging the listener to feel every note, every word, every pulse.
Unlike her more recent, experimental releases, “SAY” is a return to the heavier rock elements she last explored in her song “High Dive”. Yet, it doesn’t feel like a rehash of old ideas. Instead, “SAY” takes everything Rasha Jay has learned over the years and refines it into something sharper, louder, and more unfiltered. The result is a song that raises the heart rate—exactly as she intended.
While Rasha Jay is the driving force behind her music, she made sure that “SAY” was a team effort. Liza Light’s guitar work is both aggressive and melodic, adding layers of depth that give the track a dynamic edge. Huan Walker’s live drumming replaces mechanical precision with raw energy, grounding the song in a visceral, almost primal rhythm.
This synergy between musicians is what makes “SAY” stand out—it’s not just a return for Rasha Jay but a testament to the magic that happens when the right people come together to create. The production by No New Lovers in LA gives the song a polished yet untamed feel, balancing clarity with grit.
Rasha Jay knew that after three years, she couldn’t come back soft and small. She had to return loud and large, and “SAY” delivers exactly that. It’s a statement—not just about personal strength and resilience, but about the power of music to express urgency, to inspire action, to shake people awake.
For fans of soul-infused rock, alternative energy, and deeply personal storytelling, “SAY” is a must-listen. And for those lucky enough to be in Baltimore, MD, on March 19th, they’ll get the first-ever live performance of the song at The Woodshed at Nate’s Place—a fitting venue for such an electrifying debut.
Rasha Jay’s “SAY” is more than just a comeback—it’s a reminder of why her music matters. It’s raw, urgent, and deeply felt. Whether you’re drawn to its heavy rock influences, its emotional weight, or its sheer intensity, this is a song that lingers.
Connect with RASHA JAY on
English