Ashley King emerges in full bloom on her soul-soaked debut EP 'Love Lately'

Ashley King’s 'Love Lately' announces its arrival with grace and allure, like a slow exhale after a long-held breath. Across nine wondrous tracks, the Atlanta-based newcomer leans into vulnerability without falling apart, weaving a tapestry of desire, doubt, and deep feeling that feels both timeless and unmistakably of-the-moment.

What sets her apart is the restraint in her presnce. There are echoes of R&B royalty in her delivery, but it’s the understated command she brings to every line that feels most striking. Whether on the sultry 'Whatever We Want' or the aching 'My Reply', she sings not for effect but for truth.

The production shimmers with subtle sophistication; think candlelit synths, slow-drip percussion, and melodies that linger like perfume in an empty room. But even at its most lavish, the EP never overshadows King’s voice at the centre of the release, soft as smoke and just as consuming.

'Love Lately' marks the arrival of an artist who truly understands all that has to be said about modern love and romance. Messy, magnetic, and sometimes hard to hold, Ashley King renders it all with elegance and emotional clarity. If this is her opening statement, the future of R&B just got a little brighter.