# AJ McLean goes solo with explicit new single

> The Backstreet Boys member releases a lusty, hip-hop-inspired track ahead of his second solo album.
- Title: AJ McLean goes solo with explicit new single · Billboard
- Summary: The Backstreet Boys member releases a lusty, hip-hop-inspired track ahead of his second solo album. AJ McLean is releasing his second solo album in November…
- Keywords: aj mclean, alexander james mclean, backstreet boys, into your heart, sex love & music, solo album, hip-hop, the warriors, the better man tour, nick carter, howie dorough, McLean
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/backstreet-boys-aj-mclean-into-your-heart-solo-single-listen-1236341430
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:20:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aj mclean, alexander james mclean, backstreet boys, into your heart, sex love & music, solo album, hip-hop, the warriors, the better man tour, nick carter, howie dorough
## AJ McLean's explicit new single
The Backstreet Boys member dropped "Into Your Heart" on Wednesday, a hip-hop-inspired track with seriously adult lyrics.
## Lusty lyrics, no holding back
McLean sings over a slinky beat about shooting his shot. The chorus promises to "f, k my way into your heart."

> Heart racing like a spotlight/ Sparking like you know I/ If I get one chance tonight/ I'm f, king my way into your life.
## Second solo album coming November
McLean is releasing Sex, Love & Music on Nov. 27, following his debut solo LP My Name is Alexander James from January.
## Video pays homage to The Warriors
The dance-heavy video features crews called The Baseball Lockers and The Hip-Hop Riffs facing off in a choreography battle at night.

> There's an energy to 'Into Your Heart' that I love. The visual is a total vibe, dance has always been such a huge part of who I am as a performer.
## First solo tour launches in October
The Better Man tour kicks off Oct. 19 at Brooklyn Bowl in New York and runs through Jan. 15 in Medford, Oregon.

> One of the best parts of this chapter is having the freedom to follow the music wherever it takes me. Right now, this is where I'm at.
## Three decades with Backstreet Boys
McLean broke out solo in November 2025 after more than 30 years with BSB, which includes Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell.
## Key takeaway

AJ McLean is releasing his second solo album in November, featuring a more adult, hip-hop sound distinct from his Backstreet Boys work.