Don't Tease Me with a Good Time
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| Released | 28 November 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2025 | |||
| Studio | Los Angeles, California | |||
| Length | 49:30 | |||
| Label | D.A.P. | |||
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Don't Tease Me with a Good Time is the sixth studio album by English singer Jessie J. It was self-released on 28 November 2025 under licence to Darco Artist Partnerships (D.A.P). The album was preceded by five singles: "No Secrets", "Living My Best Life", "Believe in Magic", "H.A.P.P.Y", and "I'll Never Know Why".
Composed of 16 tracks, the album features collaborations with variety of people, such as Ryan Tedder, Jesse Boykins III, Los Hendrix, and Marty Maro. Even though Jessie J had early-stage breast cancer and surgery for the diagnose, she recorded the album for more than 5 years in Los Angeles, describing the project as the first work she has completed in eight years and as a layered collection that encompasses the "grief to joy" and the "life after the loss".
Background
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In June 2025, Jessie J revealed that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and subsequently underwent surgery, after Summertime Ball.[1] Despite the health challenges, she continued performing and introduced the single "Living My Best Life" as a reflection of her approach to resilience and healing, describing music as a source of strength and positivity.[2]
Serving as the follow-up to her 2018 projects, R.O.S.E. and This Christmas Day,[3] Don't Tease Me with a Good Time was recorded over a period of five years in Los Angeles and consists of 16 tracks,[4] featuring collaborations with Ryan Tedder, Jesse Boykins III, Los Hendrix, and Marty Maro.[3] Reflecting on its creation, Jessie J described the project as her first full-length body of work in eight years, characterising it as a layered collection that spans "grief to joy" and "life after loss". She highlighted its range across genres and emotions, noting that she hopes the songs provide comfort to listeners experiencing both good and difficult times.[5]
Jessie J also discussed the album's eleventh track, "Threw It Away", during a London listening event. She remarked that she had written it in 2020 with Tedder and suggested that its subject matter references a past relationship.[6] About this, media outlets noted that the song appears to allude to her former partner, actor Channing Tatum.[7][8] However, shortly after these reports circulated, Jessie J addressed the speculation on her Instagram Stories, calling the claims "untrue" and clarifying that the song was not written about Tatum. She added that she chose to correct the narrative because she believed he would have done the same if the situation were reversed.[9]
Composition
[edit]Don't Tease Me with a Good Time balances "R&B jams with misty 1980s pop", presenting a sound that "does more with less".[10] The opener "Feel It on Me" introduces the album with a strong '90s R&B melody.[11] In "I Don't Care", Jessie J frames the track as a message for anyone in an abusive relationship to leave and celebrate themselves.[11] "No Secrets" is "a slick, soul-baring track"[12] that reflects one of Jessie J's most controlled vocal performances, using minimalism to frame its themes of navigating life in the public eye.[10] "I'll Never Know Why", which she described as a response to losing someone dear to mental-health struggles, channels the "gut-wrenching" grief that shaped its lyrics.[11] Co-written with Marty Rod and Ryan Tedder, "H.A.P.P.Y." intentionally contrasts the surrounding material, leaning into a more "light-hearted" and infectious energy.[11]
Promotion
[edit]Before the album's release, fans were given the opportunity to pre-order the album in vinyl and CD formats, including signed editions.[3][13] The planned U.S. and Canada leg of the No Secrets Tour was cancelled following Jessie J's announcement that she would need to undergo a second surgery after her breast cancer diagnosis. She explained on Instagram that while the surgery was "nothing too serious", it coincided with the originally scheduled tour dates, leading to the postponement of the UK and European shows to April 2026 and the refund of all U.S. tickets.[14] Alongside the announcement, she confirmed the rescheduled UK and European leg of the No Secrets Tour for the following spring, with original tickets remaining valid.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Stereoboard |   [11] |
Stereoboard's Issy Herring described Don't Tease Me with a Good Time as Jessie J's strongest work to date, noting that while its sixteen-track length may feel "slightly excessive, even in the age of streaming", the album ultimately affirms her as a songwriter with emotional clarity as well as a "breathtaking" vocalist.[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Feel It on Me" | Boykins |
| 2:30 | |
| 2. | "I Don't Care" |
| Boykins |
| 4:30 |
| 3. | "No Secrets" |
| Boykins |
| 3:09 |
| 4. | "If I Save You" |
| Boykins |
| 2:39 |
| 5. | "Believe in Magic / Joy (Interlude)" |
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| 4:33 |
| 6. | "Comes in Waves" |
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| 3:13 |
| 7. | "I'll Never Know Why" |
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| 3:52 |
| 8. | "Sonflower" | Cornish | Cornish | Varren Wade | 2:35 |
| 9. | "Complicated" |
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| Tedder | 3:04 |
| 10. | "Colourful" |
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| 2:39 |
| 11. | "Threw It Away" |
| Tedder |
| 2:31 |
| 12. | "For This Love" |
| Boykins |
| 2:46 |
| 13. | "California" |
| Tedder |
| 2:41 |
| 14. | "Living My Best Life" |
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| 2:57 |
| 15. | "H.A.P.P.Y" |
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| 2:29 |
| 16. | "The Award Goes To" | Cornish | Cornish |
| 3:22 |
| Total length: | 49:30 | ||||
Personnel
[edit]Credits were adapted from Tidal.[15]
- Jessie J – vocals
- Itai Shwartz – mixing (1–6, 8, 12, 16)
- Yianna AP – mixing (7, 9, 11, 15)
- John Kercy – mixing (10)
- Serban Ghenea – mixing (13, 14)
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] | 27 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[17] | 19 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 28 November 2025 | D.A.P. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer". The Guardian. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (6 September 2025). "Jessie J Returns to the Stage Following Breast Cancer Surgery, Joined by Two-Year-Old Son". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Jessie J Announces New Album: Don't Tease Me with a Good Time". iHeartRadio. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Gupta, Rasika (18 September 2025). "Jessie J Announces New Album Don't Tease Me with a Good Time". MXDWN UK. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ a b Stickler, John (17 September 2025). "Jessie J Announces Sixth Album Don't Tease Me with a Good Time". Stereoboard. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (26 November 2025). "Jessie J May Have Referenced Ex Channing Tatum on Her Devastating New Song: 'Karma Is Gonna Come One Day'". People. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Ibrahim, Natoli (29 November 2025). "Is Jessie J Taking a Hit at Channing Tatum on Her Latest Album?". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Spanos, Brittant (28 November 2025). "Jessie J Seems to Take a Swipe at Ex Channing Tatum on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Bashforth, Emily (30 November 2025). "Jessie J reveals ex Channing Tatum's reaction to being mentioned on new album". Metro. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ a b Green, Walden; Monroe, Jazz; Strauss, Matthew (28 November 2025). "6 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Mavi, Jessie J, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Herring, Issy (2 December 2025). "Jessie J – Don't Tease Me with a Good Time (Album Review)". Stereoboard. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Fahey, Nichola (25 April 2025). "'The Saddest, Loneliest Time': Jessie J Reveals The Brutal 6 Days That Inspired New Song 'No Secrets'". Elle. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Flam, Charna (18 September 2025). "Jessie J Announces New Album, Don't Tease Me with a Good Time, After Finishing Cancer Treatment". People. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Madarang, Charisma (28 August 2025). "Jessie J Cancels U.S. Tour Ahead of Surgery Amid Cancer Recovery: 'I Feel Frustrated And Sad'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time / Jessie J / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time – CD". Jessie J Official Store. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time". Apple Music. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time – Vinyl LP, CD & Signed Art Card". Jessie J Official Store. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
