The R&B star ramps up her year with an intimate, vocally rich new release.
“Baby, I want you to fill this vacancy. Come through. I want you to move in this space with me tonight,” she sings on the song’s titillating hook. Known to dazzle, Ari’s soul-stirring vocals lead the charge, showcasing her vocal prowess as she yearns for more companionship after embracing her sensual side on “Soft Girl Era.”
After reuniting with GRAMMY-winning hitmakers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox on “Vacancy” following the success of her first Billboard radio No. 1, “Pressure,” Ari looks primed for a strong fourth-quarter campaign. After wowing Essence Fest with RIAA-certified hits, fan-favorite deep cuts, and viral covers, Ari turned heads at New York Fashion Week this past September, proving her impact reaches far beyond the stage.
In 2024, Ari release “Smoke,” which shaped up to be an expert blend of classic and contemporary R&B sounds that resulted in her sixth top 20 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B 
Airplay chart and millions of streams. The multihyphenate has been a constant presence in 2024, with her pristine vocals continuing to captivate audiences and generate new fans with collaborations with Camper on “War” with Jeremih, Foggieraw’s “Stay Awhile,” and Jessie Reyez’s “JUST LIKE THAT.”
Ari’s career reached a landmark moment with the release of “Pressure” from her riveting 2022 album age/sex/location. The RIAA platinum-certified hit, which soared to over 300 million streams and hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay, marked her first solo Hot 100 single. The bewitching track “Waste My Time” topped the R&B radio and Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay in 2023, further solidifying her position in the industry. With such a successful track record, “Vacancy” is sure to be another highlight for one of this generation’s brightest R&B stars, and a moment for all of us to celebrate her journey.
