Jae Stephens explains in his new song “Girls Don’t Cheat”: Listen

Jae Stephens makes a bold statement with her new single “Girls Don’t Cheat,” out now on Issa Rae’s Raedio/Def Jam.

In a Timbaland-inspired production directed by Sensei Bueno, the singer-songwriter makes a plea for women who want to have fun with someone outside of their relationship.

“Girls don’t cheat, we just need attention / Watch out for me, they see what you’re missing / I may sneak in but with good intentions / I got needs and you didn’t give them to me,” Stephens sings in the subtitle-worthy chorus line.

Speaking about her new single, Stephens says: “The title of ‘Girls Don’t Cheat’ started long before I even wrote the song. The idea came to me during an actual conversation with my girlfriends in the bathroom about the differences between women’s and men’s motivations for cheating and how different they are. I found the conversation hilarious and really interesting, even if it was a little toxic, but I think that makes for a great song!”

Stephens co-wrote “Girls Don’t Cheat” with her friend and R&B singer Chxrry22, who is signed to The Weeknd’s XO Records.

“When (Sensei) Bueno played the beat, it reminded me of the cocky tomboys of the 90s and 2000s like TLC and I thought it would fit perfectly with this shit-talk concept and title.

Chxrry22 was also perfect to collaborate with because she’s so good at writing in that no-holds-barred space. Doing this with her and our friends Lita and Trey really helped capture the same energy I felt when I had the original idea!”

“Girls Don’t Cheat,” the follow-up to Jae Stephens’ sweaty bop “WET,” arrives with a dance-focused video inspired by the cult classic directed by Bille Woodruff. Honey. Alex the Lion choreographed the movements.

“I really wanted to maintain the energy I had built with my last single ‘WET’ and I knew a dance video would do that while also helping me tell the story of ‘Girls Don’t Cheat’ in a different way,” explains Stephens.

“I learned a lot visually in the early 2000s, just like the song did sonically. I think all fans of the 2003 film Honey will appreciate the tribute; Jessica Alba was definitely one of my first favorite dancers growing up!”

Stream Jae Stephens’ new song “Girls Don’t Cheat” below.