The day is finally here, huns! Jade’s debut album, That’s Showbiz Baby, has landed, and yes… It’s everything we’ve been dreaming of (and then some). From her debut single ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ last July to the handful of sparkling singles she’s dropped since, this album has been a long time coming, and every track proves it was worth the wait. Dazzling, dramatic, and unapologetically Jade, ‘That’s Showbiz Baby’ is her solo magic fully unleashed. From the dreamy opener of her debut single to the bold, unapologetic anthems waiting inside.
It’s been a minute since the curtain closed on Little Mix‘s last show (for now), and we’ve been waiting oh so patiently for one of the girls to drop a solo album. While she may have been the last to make her solo debut with her smash single, ‘Angel Of My Dreams,’ Jade is now officially the first of the trio to drop a full-length album. And what an album it is, packed with standout moments like the confident, main-character energy of ‘IT Girl’ and the fiery sass of ‘FUFN.’
The entire journey of That’s Showbiz Baby! has felt true and authentically Jade. She left one hell of an impression with ‘Angel Of My Dreams’—so much so that it bagged her her very first BRIT Award for Pop Act earlier this year—and it had everyone wondering: what would Jade’s sound be like after such an eclectic debut single? The answer is simple: bold, in-your-face, and freaking fantastic. Tracks like ‘IT Girl,’ ‘FUFN,’ and the sleek, playful ‘Lip Service’ showcase Jade’s theatricality, while album closer ‘Silent Disco’ leaves us dancing—and gasping—long after the curtain falls. It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had a pop album this theatrical, and huns, we are truly gagged.
But what makes That’s Showbiz Baby! so much more than glittering pop bangers is how Jade gets real with us. She isn’t afraid to show a softer, more vulnerable side, the kind that feels like she’s cracked open her diary and let us peek inside. The way she crafts her lyrics—sometimes confessional, sometimes quietly gut-wrenching—proves she’s not just singing to us, she’s singing with us. Tracks like ‘Plastic Box,’ the cinematic ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ and the raw, confessional ‘Self Saboteur’ show her softer side, while the nostalgic ‘Before You Break My Heart’—sampling The Supremes and layered with little Jade’s childhood vocals—cements the album’s emotional core. It’s nostalgic, it’s vulnerable, and it’s storytelling at its finest: a reminder that this album isn’t just a debut, it’s Jade bringing her whole journey full circle.
Speaking on the release of her highly anticipated album, Jade shared: “This album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond excited that it’s coming out. I’m very proud of That’s Showbiz Baby! as a body of work and can’t wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!”
Then there’s the camp, dramatic, and pure fun side of Jade, with tracks like ‘Headache’ and the witty, chaotic ‘Natural at Disaster’ reminding us that pop can be both spectacle and substance. And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, the album keeps you hooked; take the seamless transition from the raw confessional of ‘Self Saboteur’ into the sleek sass of ‘Lip Service,’ a moment that proves Jade has thought about every beat and every flow, making this debut feel like one cohesive, cinematic journey.
The visual album for That’s Showbiz Baby! is just as dazzling and inventive as the album itself. The journey kicks off with ‘Angel Of My Dreams,’ the iconic video that first introduced us to the cinematic universe of Jade’s solo work, complete with multiple versions of herself, versions we see reappear throughout the visual album. Each song has its own video, which can be enjoyed as part of one seamless, hour-long experience or as stand-alone pieces, and honestly, they are all incredible. The first half will feel familiar to fans, as these videos were released alongside the singles, but the second half offers fresh surprises that make the full experience a total thrill.
One of the most magical moments comes with ‘Before You Break My Heart,’ where little Jade (played by her niece, Amara) joins her present-day self. They play, have fun, and share space together, but we also see the younger version observing and reflecting as Jade steps into her artistry today. It’s playful, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant all at once, a perfect visual complement to the song’s storytelling. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the visual for ‘Silent Disco’ closes the album with a heartwarming flourish: an older couple at a community centre dances and sings along, then flits seamlessly into present-day Jade and her boyfriend Jordan. It’s beautiful, it’s whimsical, and it’s exactly the kind of cinematic storytelling that makes this debut feel like an immersive, full-circle journey.
That’s Showbiz Baby! is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pop albums we’ve had in years; pure pop perfection from start to finish. Jade isn’t just setting the trend; she is the trend. With this record, she cements herself as the latest it girl ready to make her mark on music history. And honestly? We are so ready for it.
That’s Showbiz Baby! may bring the curtain down on Jade’s first act, but her solo story is only just beginning. With pop perfection like this, one thing’s certain: we’ll be front row for every moment still to come
That’s Showbiz Baby! is out now
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