Macy Gray

We haven't heard Macy Gray's distinctive baby-girl rasp in awhile. Her last album, Big, dropped in 2007, and unfortunately, failed to live up to its name, but the singer's new track, the cheery "Beauty in The World" is pretty much the exact opposite of Macy's ode to casual violence, the electro-tinged "Slap a Bitch," one of the last tracks we've heard from Macy all the way back in 2008. She's obviously turning in a new direction, as "Beauty" is a joyful, life-affirming pop tune, with a simple, feel-good message and the catchy refrain, complete with folky hand claps.

Macy's May release, The Sellout, is produced by the likes of Rodney Jerkins and Caz James, and features several different artists, including Bobby Brown.

Gray recently discussed how she was able to find herself while recording her new tunes:

" I had got to a place in my career where I tried everything that was asked of me and in doing so I lost sight of who Macy Gray really is. I spent over a year making this album without any pressure or opinions and being able to choose the co-writers, producers and artists that felt good to me. As a result, it really reflects my true identity. I feel like I have finally made the album I was capable of and that my fans wanted. These are some of my favorite songs that I've written."

"Beauty in The World" is now impacting Urban AC.

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