GRAMMY®-NOMINATED SONGSTRESS ALEX ISLEY & GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING PIONEER RAPHAEL SAADIQ GIVE A MELODIC MAKEOVER INTERTWINED WITH NEO-SOUL STRINGS TO HER SULTRY SINGLE “THANK YOU FOR A LOVELY TIME”

Grammy Award-nominated R&B songstress Alex Isley treats fans to a breathtaking sonic experience with her “Thank You For a Lovely Time” stripped version, produced by Grammy Award-winning legend Raphael Saadiq. This powerful yet sultry reimagining stands as a testament to artistic collaboration at its finest, with Saadiq’s signature guitar strings seamlessly blending R&B and neo-soul elements while Alex’s bold yet unapologetic vocals wave effortlessly over the intricate instrumentation. The track is available now on all streaming platforms, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the artistry that has made both musicians forces to be reckoned with in contemporary soul music.

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The single emerges from Alex’s latest project When, which represents her most vulnerable and exploratory work to date. The EP delivers a fearless dive into womanhood that strips away all reservations and showcases an artist unafraid to bare her soul to the world. When serves as both a declaration of artistic independence and a testament to her evolution as a storyteller who speaks directly to the human experience with unflinching honesty and raw emotion. This stripped-down version of “Thank You For a Lovely Time” becomes a sonic representation of Alex’s continued vulnerability and empowerment, perfectly encapsulating the themes that make her artistry so compelling and authentic.

The release follows Alex’s explosive Tiny Desk performance last month, where she officially staked her claim on music’s most coveted stage, proving exactly why she’s destined to reign supreme in contemporary soul music. The songstress brought the house down and welcomed special guest Masego for their sultry, RIAA Certified Gold hit “Good and Plenty,” cementing her place among the elite artists who have graced NPR’s legendary platform.

2025 has been nothing short of a whirlwind year of triumphs for the ascending star. Her signing with Warner Records marked a pivotal moment in her career trajectory, followed by a steady stream of new music releases that have solidified her position as R&B’s next queen. Her presence was felt throughout BET Awards week with standout performances at the prestigious Connie Orlando Foundation Women in Music Dinner and the Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Brunch, where she received critical praise and respect from industry titans and peers alike. Each appearance reinforced her status as an artist who commands attention and respect wherever she goes.

With each release, performance, and collaboration, Alex Isley continues to prove that she’s not just carrying the torch for R&B’s future but she’s setting it ablaze with her own distinctive fire, ensuring that her reign as contemporary soul music’s crown jewel is just beginning.