Don't Tease Me with a Good Time

was referenced in early media speculation about the track "Threw It Away".|alt=Tatum in 2025 In June 2025, Jessie J revealed that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and subsequently underwent surgery, after Summertime Ball. Despite the health challenges, she continued performing and introduced the single "Living My Best Life" as a reflection of her approach to resilience and healing, describing music as a source of strength and positivity. Serving as the follow-up to her 2018 projects, R.O.S.E. and This Christmas Day, Reflecting on its creation, Jessie J described the project as her first full-length body of work in eight years, characterising it as a layered collection that spans "grief to joy" and "life after loss". She highlighted its range across genres and emotions, and noted that she hopes the songs provide comfort to listeners experiencing both good and difficult times. About the album's eleventh track, "Threw It Away", she remarked that she had written it in 2020 with Ryan Tedder, and suggested that its subject matter references a past relationship, during a London listening event. Media outlets noted that the song appears to allude to her former partner, actor Channing Tatum. However, shortly after these reports circulated, Jessie J addressed that the claims are "untrue" and clarified that the song was not written about him. She added that she chose to correct the narrative because she believed he would have done the same if the situation were reversed. ==Composition==

''Don't Tease Me with a Good Time'' combines elements of R&B and 1980s pop music. The opener "Feel It on Me" introduces the album with a strong '90s R&B melody. that reflects one of Jessie J's most controlled vocal performances, by using minimalism to frame its themes of navigating life in the public eye. "I'll Never Know Why", a response to losing someone dear to mental-health struggles, channels the "gut-wrenching" grief that shaped its lyrics. Co-written with Marty Rod and Ryan Tedder, "H.A.P.P.Y." intentionally contrasts the surrounding material, as it leans into a more "light-hearted" and infectious energy. ==Promotion==

Marketing and touring Before the album's release, fans were given the opportunity to pre-order the album in vinyl and CD formats, including signed editions. The planned U.S. and Canada leg of the No Secrets Tour was cancelled following Jessie J's announcement that she would need to undergo a second surgery after her breast cancer diagnosis. She explained that while the surgery was "nothing too serious", it coincided with the originally scheduled tour dates, leading to the postponement of the UK and European shows to April 2026 and the refund of all U.S. tickets. Alongside the announcement, she confirmed the rescheduled UK and European leg of the No Secrets Tour for the following spring, with original tickets remaining valid. On 16 May, "Living My Best Life" served as the album's second single. The third single, "Believe in Magic", was released on 29 August, while the fourth single "H.A.P.P.Y" was released on 31 October alongside its music video. Jessie J released "I'll Never Know Why" as the album's last single on 28 November. "Feel It on Me" and "I Don't Care" received a lyric visualiser and music video, respectively. In 2026, Jessie J released two more music videos for the songs "Comes in Waves" and "Threw It Away". ==Reception==

In a review for Riff Magazine, Mike DeWald noted that the album is "mature and self-assured", and regarded it as one of Jessie J's more complete records. He also commented that, despite her "formidable voice in pop and R&B", she had struggled to carve out a distinct space in the United States, concluding that the album ultimately "finds it". Stereoboards Issy Herring described the record as Jessie J's strongest work to date, noting that while its sixteen-track length may feel "slightly excessive, even in the age of streaming", the album ultimately affirms her as a songwriter with emotional clarity as well as a "breathtaking" vocalist. ''Don't Tease Me with a Good Time'' debuted at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart. The album became her fourth release to enter the chart, following her three previous albums. In Scotland, the album peaked at number 27 on the Scottish Albums Chart. ==Track listing==

Credits were adapted from the liner notes and Tidal. Recording locations • Peacetree Studio; Studio City, California (1–3, 10) • Woods House; Los Angeles, California (4) • Republic Records Studios; Los Angeles, CA (4, 16) • Metropolis Studios; London, UK (5–6, 12) • Patriot Studios; Los Angeles, California (7, 11, 14–15) • Capitol Studios; Hollywood, California (7, 15) • United Recording; Los Angeles, California (11, 15) Personnel • Jessie J – vocals • Itai Shwartz – mixing (1–6, 8, 12, 16) • Yianna AP – mixing (7, 9, 11, 15) • John Kercy – mixing (10) • Serban Ghenea – mixing (13, 14) • Joe LaPorta – mastering ==Charts==