GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST TONE STITH RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM THE EDGE FUELED BY #1 HIT SINGLE “FLY”
(New York, NY – May 15, 2026) Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Tone Stith releases his debut album, The Edge, out now. A 10-track body of work that moves through love, defiance, faith, and self-discovery, The Edge arrives on the strength of the chart-topping single “Fly,” which reached #1 on both the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay and Mediabase Adult R&B charts, marking Tone’s first career chart-topper.
The Edge is the sound of an artist who refused to stay safe. The opening title track sets the tone immediately: “It’s OK to jump off the ledge / you could bet it all on the edge / if you jump, I’m jumping too.” What follows is a complete story. Love and celebration on “Pageant Stage.” Devotion and accountability on “Back Around.” Unapologetic freedom on “Shut Up” and “I Quit.” And closing it all out, “Better Days,” a prayerful meditation that strips everything back: “I need better days / show me a better way / everytime I pray / Lord take the pain away.” From the leap to the prayer.”
“When people hear this album, I want them to feel free. I want them to feel triumphant. I want them to finally say, ‘I know Tone, I know his story, and I can relate.’ Through all the battles and trials we go through in life, it’s about staying resilient and continuing to show up—not letting life hold you down or keep you oppressed. This album is literally the sound of freedom. What I want this album to do for the world is give people the soundtrack to take that leap of faith and follow the dreams they truly want to pursue—to chase fulfillment, step into their real purpose, and live fully in that truth. That’s The Edge.”
— Tone Stith
“Fly” became the record that set the stage for this moment. Dominating airwaves across key markets and connecting with listeners in a real and undeniable way, the single crossed every boundary it was given. Tone explains: “‘Fly’ really came from a place of being like, ‘Yo, this is a new chapter for me and a reset.'” The record resonated far beyond radio. Even the legendary Stevie Wonder publicly acknowledged “Fly,” a moment Tone described as one of the most surreal of his career: “Having one of the greatest musical geniuses that has ever lived acknowledge ‘Fly’… it shows that me and my guys are on the right track.”
“A powerful reminder of why his pen and unmistakable vocals continue to resonate so deeply in today’s R&B landscape.”— ThisIsRnB
“This new era reflects a move away from standard industry formulas in favor of more intentional, honest songwriting.” — YouKnowIGotSoul
Behind the music is an artist who has been in the room with the best. Tone Stith has penned songs for Chris Brown, H.E.R., Victoria Monét, and more, amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide as a songwriter and collaborator. With The Edge, he steps fully into the spotlight on his own terms, delivering the most confident and expressive music of his career.
Tone Stith officially kicked off his The Edge live experience on May 14 with a packed opening night at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in Los Angeles. He returns tonight, May 15, for two more performances at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm, before bringing the show to Blue Note New York on May 21, with performances at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm.
The Edge is out now. And this is what freedom sounds like.