With soaring vocals, sensual lyrics, and irresistible energy, Ajii and Jordan Anthony’s “Cherry” captures the electric rush of falling under someone’s spell.
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Since making a splash in the Top 20 of American Idol Season 22 (2024), Brooklyn’s genre-blending singer/songwriter Ajii has been unstoppable.
Now, he teams up with fellow Season 22 Top 14 finalist Jordan Anthony for his fifth post-Idol single, the bold and infectious pop track “Cherry.” Co-written by Ajii alongside producers Gregg Wattenberg (Goo Goo Dolls, John Legend) and Pom-Pom (John Legend, Suki Waterhouse) this seductive serenade is as sweet as an ice cream sundae. The piercing, soulful vocals completely suck the listener in, the song’s vibe mirroring the goosebumps the lyrics depict.
Chills
Running down my spine
I’m catching
Feels
You walked in and time was standing still
Baby I’d be dead if looks could kill
Ajii’s path to a astonishing Top 20 placement on American Idol was marked by a bold showcase of his versatile, genre-crossing talent, delivering powerful renditions of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” (Hollywood Week), Alex Clare’s “Too Close” (Showstopper Round) and Tems’ “Higher” (Top 24 in Hawaii). Anthony was only 14 when he became the youngest contestant in The Voice Australia history to advance to the Top 4. He was then chosen to represent his country at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original track “We Will Rise.” His heartfelt lyrics reflect his personal struggles with bullying, heartbreak, and loss. Collaborating on this compelling release, the two hope to keep the forward trajectory going, planting a cherry on some already delectable icing.
Baby you’re the top just like a
Cherry
Feels so good that it’s starting to
Scare me
When you’re near I just can’t keep my
body to myself
I don’t want nobody else I don’t (I don’t)
Almost everyone has felt it — that irresistible captivation, a spellbinding enchantment with someone whose presence you simply can’t get enough of. That’s exactly what this song captures. From the very first note of “Cherry,” that intoxicating, blissful sensation washes over you, leaving you craving more. The single states that every night is legendary and the offering is impressive as well. “When I first heard the song with Jordy on it, I knew it was going to be a banger. With playful wordplay and a catchy vibe, “Cherry” is a journey through love, lust, and everything in between. I hope you like this heater. This shit goes crazy,” Ajii shares.
Who knew that heaven
was a place inside your room (yeah)
You start undressing
and I’m taking in the views (yeah)
Yeah you’re the type
to have your cake and eat it too (yeah)
This song beautifully expresses the universal desire to feel valued and loved, filling you with a profound sense of being truly wanted.
Throughout “Cherry,” it’s clear: She means everything to him. That yearning to be someone’s whole world is a common feeling, which is why the song strikes such a powerful, delicious chord.
I’ma put it like this
You the cherry on top of my ice cream dish
Genie in a bottle ima get my wish
Everybody want some but they can’t get shit
Ya birthday suit be a birthday gift
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