eaJ wants you to ‘put it on me’ in his simmering ride-or-die anthem — listen

Every once in a while, a song stops you mid-scroll — not because it’s loud or over the top, but because it feels lived-in and true. eaJ’s latest release, ‘put it on me’, is exactly that kind of track.

Opening with the smoky line, “I don’t mess with trouble, but for you, I might be down for it,” eaJ leans into a different kind of bravado — one built on loyalty, intimacy, and risking it all for someone who matters. Over a simmering beat-driven production, the Korean-American singer-songwriter crafts a ride-or-die anthem that is both a refuge and a romantic rush.

“Hoping that I’m someone’s safe place, even if it means stepping into the storm. I wanted it to feel like a late-night conversation you never want to hang up from,” eaJ shares. “‘put it on me’ is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever released. It reminds me a lot of my earlier releases… it feels fresh but still calls back to songs like ‘pacman’.”

Minimal in its production, the track gives space for eaJ’s vocals to breathe — the restraint amplifying its emotional pull. The hook, “put it on me,” lands less as a plea and more as a promise, echoing long after the final beat. Blurring alt-pop, R&B, and indie, eaJ delivers a sound that feels global yet deeply personal, intimate yet cinematic — equally fitting for a midnight drive or a festival stage.