Jenny Maybee has officially lit up the scene with her latest single, Like the Sun, released on April 25, 2025 — and it’s exactly the kind of radiant, genre-blurring groove we didn’t know we needed this spring. Hailing from San Francisco, Maybee has always danced between genres with ease, but this time, she’s turned the volume up on joy, funk, and feel-good electricity. Teaming up with producer and guitarist Isha “The Mad Scientist” Erskine and bassist Ariane Cap, Maybee delivers a track that feels like stepping into a sunbeam — warm, illuminating, and impossible to ignore.
From the first notes of Like the Sun, the track asserts itself as a delicious blend of old-school soul and future-facing production. It’s got the heartbeat of classic funk — think early Prince strutting into a D’Angelo jam session — but it’s filtered through a distinctly modern lens. The synth work is slick without being overbearing, the grooves are tight but loose enough to feel human, and Maybee’s voice? As smooth and sultry as summer silk.
There’s a real magic in how Like the Sun manages to feel nostalgic and forward-thinking at the same time. Maybee has clearly studied the greats — hints of Jamiroquai’s rhythmic swagger, D’Angelo’s sensual delivery, and Prince’s fearless innovation are woven throughout — but rather than mimic, she reimagines. Her voice floats with intention and grace, dancing between velvety verses and a chorus that radiates warmth and resilience. “You shine like the sun, even when the sky is gray,” she croons, delivering a lyrical hug to anyone weathering emotional storms.
What really elevates this track, though, is the chemistry between the musicians. Erskine’s guitar playing is funky but fluid, a perfectly sculpted counterpoint to Maybee’s glowing keys. Meanwhile, Ariane Cap’s bassline does what all great basslines do — it moves your body before your brain even catches up. The interplay between the three is seamless, giving the song a live energy even within its polished studio sheen. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to find a rooftop, blast it through speakers, and dance like no one’s watching.
Recorded at The Mad Scientist Studios in Sebastopol, CA, Like the Sun is part of Maybee’s upcoming album Only Love, and if this track is any indication, she’s stepping into a thrilling new chapter. The production leans into electronic textures more than her past work, but never at the expense of soul. There’s a boldness here — not just in the genre-blending, but in the sheer joy of the music. It doesn’t try too hard to be cool; it just is cool.
Thematically, Like the Sun couldn’t have arrived at a better time. In an era marked by uncertainty and emotional burnout, this song feels like a reset button. It’s a reminder of light, of resilience, of the beauty in showing up with your full self. Maybee taps into that universal yearning for joy and connection — and does it with a groove that demands movement.
As the lead single from a record titled Only Love, Like the Sun sets a tone that’s both intentional and infectious. It’s the sound of an artist who has not only found her voice but is using it to create sonic warmth in a world that needs it. Jenny Maybee is not chasing trends — she’s creating her own sun-drenched lane, and we’re more than happy to follow wherever it leads.
So if your playlist’s been feeling a little dim, let Jenny Maybee brighten things up. Like the Sun is more than a single — it’s a feeling, a vibe, and a groove that sticks with you long after the final chord fades.
