Julia Michaels –  Second Self

From chart-topping songwriter to multi-platinum-selling GRAMMY® nominated solo artist and businesswoman, Julia Michaels has officially entered her most empowered and creatively liberated chapter yet, sitting firmly in the driver’s seat as she prepares to release her forthcoming EP Second Self, out May 23 via her own label, GFY Records.

Comprised of six sharp and smart tracks, “Heaven II,” “Scissors,” “Try Your Luck,” “F.O.O.L.,” “GFY,” and “Time”, Second Self is a declaration of artistic ownership, showcasing Michaels’ signature puns, biting lyricism, and deep relatability. It represents not only evolution as a performer and lyricist but also her fearless step into full independence, now as founder of GFY Records. For the first time in her career, she’s writing, releasing, and calling the shots, without compromise.

“I’ve spent so much of my life helping other people tell their stories” says Michaels. “This time, it’s just me. These songs are mine. This project is mine. And that’s the most liberating feeling I’ve ever had.”

Second Self is bold, unapologetic, and emotionally raw, a testament to Michaels’ journey toward self definition. It’s a project that embraces imperfection, celebrates growth, and explores the complexities of womanhood, heartbreak, defiance, and healing with unflinching honesty.

For over a decade, Julia Michaels has been one of the most influential and prolific forces in modern pop music. She’s written or co-written hits for an astonishing roster of artists, including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, P!NK, Britney Spears, Niall Horan, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Keith Urban, The Chicks, and Hailee Steinfeld, helping shape the sound of a generation.

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