AJ released his single "Tongue" this spring. In a well-rounded pop song with heart, this young artist immediately pulls listeners in.
AJ Lehrman is a born-and-raised New York City artist. The singer aggressively pursued his craft from a young age. As a result, he is already a well-toured performer. However, AJ is just beginning to spread his solo-artist wings in the recording studio. With the release of "Tongue," he launches the next chapter in his career.
"Tongue" opens with a beat reminiscent of late ‘90s or early 2000s hip-hop, circa Missy Elliot “Get Ur Freak On.” AJ’s voice enters with clear and heartfelt lyrics. Furthermore, his technical capabilities become quickly evident as the chorus comes in. When the beat drops, it fills out the pop sound without overwhelming his vocals. It is nice to see a young artist whose voice is not drowned out by effects or over-layering.
Listeners are surprised to discover AJ is a mere 17 years old. In ability, vocal quality and content, "Tongue" sounds as though it must emanate from someone 21 or older. This extremely danceable track certainly presents a mature sounding artist.
AJ made sneak peeks into three upcoming tracks available on his website. Listeners are pleased to find that "Tongue" is just the tip of the iceberg. Each of the preview tracks contain variations in sound and feel – making it clear that this artist is not a one-note wonder. Consequently, audiences will eagerly anticipate a full album from AJ.