Ashthon Jones Sets the Tone with “Hunting Season”
ARTICLE JB PRYOR
When it comes to artists who’ve paid dues, weathered storms, and still found a way to reinvent themselves, Ashthon Jones is in a league of her own. Best known for her breakout on American Idol, Jones has never been afraid to put her pain and passion on wax. With her latest single, “Hunting Season”, she’s showing the world that her pen is as sharp as her voice — and that her time is now.
From Idol to Independence
For some, Idol is the finish line. For Ashthon, it was just the intro. After catching national attention with her powerhouse vocals on Season 10, she could’ve leaned on that moment forever. Instead, she hit the grind, crafting her own lane, dropping singles, linking with producers, and building the foundation of a career that wasn’t just about being seen — but about being heard.
“I’ve been through a lot, but all of it shaped the artist I am today,” Jones says. And that’s exactly the energy you feel on “Hunting Season.”
The Single: Raw and Unapologetic
Produced by Roberto Fusco Di Maso, “Hunting Season” isn’t your typical radio R&B joint. It’s dark, cinematic, and brutally honest. Over brooding instrumentation, Ashthon unloads vivid storytelling that blurs the line between heartbreak ballad and survival anthem.
Her lyrics hit like diary entries soaked in gasoline:
“I’m shooting till my gun smokes just like cigarettes.”
“It’s hunting season, is it all worth killing for?”
“I want him dead or alive / Now he’s bleeding in my arms / I finally caught him.”
This is more than love lost — it’s love on trial, love turned weapon, love redefined as self-preservation.
The Bigger Picture
With “Hunting Season” already turning heads, Ashthon is lining up her next move: a follow-up single called “IDGAF”, dropping right around Halloween with a full video rollout. If “Hunting Season” is the storm, “IDGAF” is the calm after — that unapologetic space where closure meets confidence.
But don’t mistake this for a single-song sprint. Jones has her sights on something larger: tours, global stages, and continuing to carve her own mark as one of R&B’s most authentic voices.
Why Ashthon Jones Deserves Your Attention
She’s battle-tested. Idol was the start, but the grind built her.
She’s honest. Every lyric feels lived, not fabricated.
She’s building movement. Beyond singles, she’s laying the groundwork for longevity.
She’s unafraid. “Hunting Season” proves she’ll go to the dark corners most R&B avoids.
The Verdict
Ashthon Jones is no rookie, and “Hunting Season” is proof she’s no industry puppet either. This is raw R&B, the kind that makes you pause and replay lines just to process the weight of what was said.
At VALIDATED, we stamp authenticity — and Ashthon Jones’ “Hunting Season” is exactly that. The hunt is over; the voice you’ve been searching for is here.
Stream “Hunting Season” everywhere music lives, and keep your eyes locked on VALIDATED for what’s next.