Jae Stephens Previews Debut Album With Slick New Single ‘Sugar Trap’

Jae Stephens has a sticky hit on her hands with “Sugar Trap,” the latest single from the pop singer and songwriter’s upcoming debut studio album.

Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record. “I got him where I want him and that’s in too deep/I got his time, his diamonds, and a set of keys/He wants to get to know me better, I know what that means/He’s just imagining what’s underneath these Lucky jeans,” Stephens sings. “I tease him a little bit, and then I pump the brakes/Keep the good behavior up, might earn yourself a taste/He would wait forever if forever’s what it takes/I can see the feigning in his face.”

“[Sugar Trap] is all about knowing your power and how to use it,” Stephens shared in a statement. “I think we as women can be too quick to place our value in someone else’s hands, so I wrote this as a reminder that we are always the prize and should never give our time to anyone less than deserving!”

Later this week, Stephens will place the cherry on top of “Sugar Trap” release week with a performance on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza on Saturday, Aug. 1.

“Sugar Trap” follows the similarly audacious single “Attaboy.” Both records build on the pop star prowess Stephens established with her Sellout EP series. Last year, Stephens shared with Rolling Stone that she’s been told she “writes about men like they’re disposable.” But viewed through the lens of a song like “Sugar Trap,” it’s clear her priority is self-preservation, even if her armor is made of rock candy.

“Maybe u can tell from the melodramatic tweets but this has been a very tough 2 months for me but I rly appreciate all of ur support lately,” Stephens shared on X earlier this month. “It’s so nice to feel the love irl and online!! sugar trap/album coming soon i hope u enjoy.”