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Second Self
EP by
Julia Michaels
ReleasedMay 23, 2025 (2025-05-23)
Length16:47
LabelGFY
Producer
Julia Michaels chronology
Not in Chronological Order
(2020) 		Second Self
(2025)
Singles from Second Self
  1. "Heaven II"
    Released: November 8, 2024[1]
  2. "Scissors"
    Released: January 10, 2025[2]
  3. "GFY"
    Released: March 7, 2025[3]
  4. "Try Your Luck"
    Released: May 23, 2025[4]

Second Self is the sixth extended play by American singer and songwriter Julia Michaels, through GFY Records.[5] It follows her 2021 debut album Not in Chronological Order, and it marks her first full-length release as an independent artist.[6][7] The EP features six songs, including a collaboration with country pop singer-songwriter Maren Morris.[8]

Background and release

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After almost a decade as an artist signed under Republic Records,[9] Michaels officially left the label in 2023, to form her own GFY Records.[10] Her first release on her own record label was "Heaven II" in 2024, which was set to be part of an upcoming project.[11] In early May 2025, Michaels announced the release of her upcoming sixth extended play titled, Second Self, featuring "Heaven II", her two next releases "Scissors" and "GFY", alongside three new songs on May 23.[12][13] For the visuals of the project Michaels worked with Blythe Thomas.[5] In an interview with Rolling Stone, Michaels said about the content of the EP:

“These songs are raw, unfiltered, and some are way too specific. Some are fun and lighthearted and some are a bit more in your face, I’ve loved these songs for months, years and [they] have held such a special place in my heart. I’m excited to be able to share them with my fans. It’s [songs] they can dance to or scream at an ex to.”

— Julia Michaels, to Rolling Stone[14]

Promotion

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To promote the EP, four songs have been released as singles: "Heaven II" was released as the extended play lead single on November 8, 2024.[15] it marked Michaels' first release as an independent artist.[16] "Scissors", a collaboration with songstress Maren Morris served as the EP second single.[17] it was released alongside its music video on January 10, 2025.[18][19] "GFY" was released on March 7 as the third single, alongside it music video.[20][21] Michaels performed a medley of GFY and Scissors on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, alongside Morris.[22] "Try Your Luck" was released alongside the entire extended play on May 23, 2025, with its own music video.[23][24][25]

Track listing

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Second Self track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Heaven II"
2:27
2."Scissors" (with Maren Morris)
  • Michaels
  • John Ryan
  • Jordan K. Johnson
  • Stefan Johnson
2:25
3."Try Your Luck"
Mattman & Robin2:43
4."F.O.O.L."
Ojivolta3:14
5."GFY"
  • Michaels
  • Nappi
Nappi2:54
6."Time"Emmit FennEmmit Fenn3:06
Total length:16:47

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Apple Music.[26]

  • Julia Michaels — vocals, songwriter, background vocals
  • Maren Morris — vocals
  • Pete Nappi — songwriter, producer, programming, keyboards, drums
  • Jonathan Bellion — songwriter, producer
  • Jason Cornet — songwriter, producer, programming, keyboards, drums, bass, guitar
  • Carlo Colasacco — songwriter, producer, guitar
  • John Ryan — songwriter, producer, recording engineer, programming, background vocals, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, synthesizer
  • The Monsters & Strangerz — songwriters, producers, recording engineer, percussion, synthesizer
  • Justin Tranter — songwriter, background vocals,
  • Mattman & Robin — songwriters, producers, percussion, drums, guitar, background vocals, keyboards, bass. guitar, horn
  • Caroline Ailin — soingwriter
  • Ojivolta — songwriters, producers
  • Emmit Fenn — songwriter, producer
  • Jeff Gunnell — recording engineer
  • Matt Huber — mixing engineer
  • Drew Lavyne — mastering engineer

Release history

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Second Self release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various May 25, 2025
GFY Records [26]

References

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  1. ^ https://music.apple.com/us/album/heaven-ii-single/1774273229
  2. ^ https://music.apple.com/us/album/scissors-single/1784268160
  3. ^ https://music.apple.com/us/album/gfy-single/1797582623
  4. ^ https://music.apple.com/us/music-video/try-your-luck/1814908736
  5. ^ a b Mier, Tomás (May 6, 2025). "Julia Michaels Says EP 'Second Self' Is Made Up of 'Raw, Unfiltered' Storytelling". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  6. ^ Gehlich, Clare (May 6, 2025). "Julia Michaels announces sophomore EP 'Second Self' » // MELODIC Magazine". www.melodicmag.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  7. ^ Saenz, Rome (November 25, 2024). "Julia Michaels Is Taking Power In Her Own Skin". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  8. ^ "Julia Michaels talks new single, 'Scissors'". ABC News. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Atkinson, Katie (October 25, 2016). "Julia Michaels, Songwriter for Justin Bieber & More, Signs With Republic for Solo Debut". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  10. ^ "GFY Records Archives". FEMMUSIC Magazine. May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  11. ^ Hervoix, Lex (May 7, 2025). "Julia Michaels Announces 'Second Self' EP". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  12. ^ Iahn, Buddy (May 6, 2025). "Julia Michaels announces 'Second Self' EP". The Music Universe. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  13. ^ "The best new albums out May 23". KNKX Public Radio. May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  14. ^ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/julia-michaels-second-self-ep-announcement-1235331712/
  15. ^ "Julia Michaels Talks "Heaven II" - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  16. ^ Rise, High (November 12, 2024). "Julia Michaels Begins New Era With 'Heaven II'". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  17. ^ "Julia Michaels & Maren Morris Share New Single "Scissors": Listen". Stereogum. January 10, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  18. ^ Mier, Tomás (January 10, 2025). "Julia Michaels and Maren Morris Credit 'Cosmic Divinity' for Their Cheeky Collab, 'Scissors'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  19. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (January 12, 2025). "Altadena Home Where Julia Michaels & Maren Morris Filmed 'Scissors' Video Lost in Los Angeles Wildfires". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  20. ^ "JULIA MICHAELS IS LARGER THAN LIFE IN NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO "GFY"". imprintent.org. March 7, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  21. ^ Okechukwu, Nmesoma (March 10, 2025). "Julia Michaels – GFY". EUPHORIA. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  22. ^ "Julia Michaels & Maren Morris Slice Up 'Tonight Show' With 'GFY/Scissors' Medley". JamBase. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  23. ^ "Julia Michaels "Try Your Luck"". 99.7 DJX. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  24. ^ Malhotra, Khushboo (May 7, 2025). "Julia Michaels Flips the Script With Bold New EP 'Second Self'". CelebMix. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  25. ^ "Julia Michaels Releases 'Second Self' EP". imprintent.org. May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  26. ^ a b Second Self - EP by Julia Michaels on Apple Music, May 23, 2025, retrieved May 25, 2025
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