Jen Ash started 2026 by defining her message, as much in conversation as in sound.
On January 23, the Afro-Fusion artist appeared on Vigilantes Radio Live (Season 12, Episode 41), offering a 37-minute discussion that contextualized her new single “HELL” as more than a release. Instead, it arrived as a statement about discipline, freedom, and the cost of authenticity.
The episode traces Ash’s path from a 14-year basketball career to full creative ownership of her music and visuals. That background informs how she approaches independence as a necessity. Speaking on Vigilantes Radio, Jen Ash stated, “I think discipline is necessary, because nobody is coming to save you, and nobody is willing to take a risk on you, except for yourself.”
That clarity carries into “HELL,” released the same day. Built on Afro-infused rhythms, sharp lyricism, and dark humor, the track confronts religious judgment, imposed morality, and internalized fear. Jen Ash flips the idea of hell on its head, and recasts it as control over her own identity. “It’s about freedom,” she explained during the interview. “I embrace every part of me, no matter what the outcome is. ‘HELL’ symbolizes a new era of being a little more rebellious and stop overthinking and being scared of people’s judgment.”
Alongside the release of “HELL,” Jen Ash also dropped a music video she wasn’t sure how people would react to.
The video confronts religious brainwashing and judgment disguised as faith, exploring the fear, shame, and control placed on identity, desire, and self-expression. It draws a clear line between belief and the power structures built around it.