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Jake Exavier Serves Smooth, Soulful Assurance on ‘Just What U Like’
Jake Exavier’s latest release, ‘Just What U Like’, is a refined R&B slow-burner that speaks to both heart and heritage. With each line and note, the Louisiana native shows off the hallmarks of a true storyteller—honest, intimate, and self-aware. The track opens with a warm, head-nodding groove and builds into a confident, vocal-forward performance that feels like a whispered confession wrapped in velvet. It’s Exavier at his most magnetic, effortlessly layering sensuality with sincerity.
What stands out most in ‘Just What U Like’ is how easily it moves between eras. Produced by Rochad Holiday and recorded by Curtis “Sauce” Wilson—two-thirds of the revered ‘90s group Somethin’ for the People—the track weaves in nostalgic harmonies and lush chord progressions reminiscent of golden-era R&B. Yet nothing feels dated. Instead, the single pulses with a modern energy that places it comfortably among today’s top-tier R&B releases.
Lyrically, Exavier goes straight for the emotional jugular. “Got what you want and just what you need,” he croons, sounding less like he’s trying to persuade someone, and more like he’s letting them in on a truth they already know. It’s a clever lyrical balance—intimate without being invasive, seductive without being flashy. The result is a slow jam that invites the listener in with subtle charm and keeps them there with undeniable groove.
What’s more, ‘Just What U Like’ continues to prove Jake Exavier’s ability to push the genre forward while respecting the path that came before him. His vocal phrasing, songwriting sensibility, and ear for melodic flow are sharper than ever. There’s a maturity in this track that signals his evolution—not just as a singer, but as a curator of mood and meaning.
With ‘Just What U Like’, Jake Exavier positions himself as not only one of the more compelling voices in modern R&B, but one of the most intentional. This isn’t just a vibe—it’s vision. And if this single is any indication of what’s next, listeners are in for something truly special.
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Coming July 25th, 2025: “Hornet’s Nest” by Lee Sato — A Riveting Thriller of Secrets, Scandal, and Suspense
Brace yourself for a summer thriller that will leave you questioning everyone’s motives and turning pages long into the night. “Hornet’s Nest”, the highly anticipated new novel by Lee Sato, is set to release July 25th, 2025 — and reviews are buzzing!!!
“A true mystery… It was really good! So many twists. I was hooked!” – BookishPenguin
Jara Quinn’s life changed forever in college when her parents were killed in a car accident, leaving her adrift and grieving. Determined to honor their memory, she completed her studies and found solace in the arms of Katerina Lansing, the passionate and ambitious woman who became her first love. But after graduation, life pulled them in different directions—Jara joined the FBI, driven by a need for justice, while Katerina pursued a law career, dedicated to upholding the truth. Though they stayed in touch, their relationship became a bittersweet friendship rather than the romance they once shared.
Years later, Katerina’s world is turned upside down when her father announces his bid for president and her beloved grandmother dies under suspicious circumstances after learning her Foundation was hemorrhaging money. Desperate and unsure whom to trust, Katerina reaches out to Jara for help. Reunited, the spark between them reignites while they confront the mysteries surrounding Katerina’s powerful family.
As the pair delves deeper, they uncover hidden truths, dangerous alliances, and a sinister plot that threatens the people they hold dear. The dangers they face test not only their courage but the fragile bond of their rekindled love.
In the face of secrets, betrayal, and imminent danger, Jara and Katerina must decide if their love is real and strong enough to withstand the darkness that surrounds them. With lives at stake and time running out, can they protect Katerina’s family and find a way to heal themselves?
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to enter the nest.
Preorder Hornet’s Nest: Book Onein the Jara QuinnSeries on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD871XZX
For more information about Lee Sato and upcoming titles, visit:
https://www.launchpointpress.com/author/lee-sato/
About the Author
Lee Sato lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her partner of 20 years. A graduate of Franklin College with a B.A. in Psychology and Journalism, Sato spent more than three decades immersed in some of society’s darkest realities. Her career included working with gangs in the 1980s, adolescent and child psychiatry in the 1990s, and investigating crimes against children until her retirement in 2017.
Throughout it all, the faces of troubled teens and abused children remained with her. “Closure and justice were rarely the outcome,” she reflects. Writing became a way to process what couldn’t be forgotten — not through case notes or reports, but through storytelling.
Encouraged by her partner, she returned to a lifelong love of writing and crafted the powerful narrative that would become her debut novel. Hornet’s Nest marks the beginning of a new creative chapter, one born from real-life experience, empathy, and an unflinching look into the human condition.am
For media inquiries, review copies, or interviews with the author, please contact worldstarpublicrelations@gmail.com
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