(December 19, 2025) Ricky Jones’ “Pretty Just Ain’t Enough” is a soulful expression of the timeless saying that beauty is often only skin deep. Surface beauty may be enough for some men, but Jones sings both of his desire to go deeper and his unwillingness not to be lulled by a pretty face into accepting less – even as he acknowledges that it’s easy for him to be hypnotized by that smile.
Jones’ rich and emotive baritone brings honesty, vulnerability, as well as a bit of frustration with a woman who knows how to use her physical assets to manipulate people. “Pretty Just Ain’t Enough” finds Jones combining his vocal storytelling skills with an instrumental arrangement that’s ear candy for fans of old school analog soul.
Those folks will be treated to a smooth, funky bass line, jazz inspired guitar riffs and tightly harmonic backing vocals. Check out Ricky Jones’ latest jam, “Pretty Just Ain’t Enough” here.
By Howard Dukes
