Mirror Ball Recordings proudly unveils "No Words", a powerful collaboration between three-time Grammy-winning poet, J. Ivy, soul legend Anthony Hamilton, two-time Grammy-winning R&B vocalist Tarrey Torae, House Music icon and three-time Grammy-nominated producer Terry Hunter, and the HBCU Symphony.



A tribute to perseverance and cultural heritage, "No Words" reflects on the journey from historical struggles to present-day triumphs. J. Ivy's poignant lyrics, woven into a powerful backdrop of soulful rhythms, affirm self-love, progress, and purpose with the refrain: "No words, we fine, we fly, we good."



J. Ivy, a Grammy-winning spoken word artist, first gained national attention for his standout verse on Kanye West's The College Dropout album. Since then, he has collaborated with Jay-Z, John Legend, and Deepak Chopra, using his poetry to inspire and uplift. Anthony Hamilton, celebrated for his rich, Southern soul sound, has worked with icons such as Jill Scott and Nas. Tarrey Torae brings her signature blend of R&B and soul, while Terry Hunter, a pivotal figure in house music, continues to shape the genre through his work with Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé.



The HBCU Symphony, uniting musicians from ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities, showcases the rich musical traditions of HBCU programs. Their dynamic presence adds a symphonic depth to "No Words", reinforcing its message of unity and resilience.



More than just a song, "No Words" stands as a testament to the enduring strength and beauty of a people who continue to rise.



Written by James Ivy Richardson II / Sir Willliam Baptist / Terry Hunter / Anthony Hamilton / Torrey Torae Richardson

Published by Ivyous Publishing (ASCAP) / Baptist Publishing House (BMI) / Terrys 83st Music (ASCAP) / OLA'S BOY MUSIC (BMI) / Tarrey Torae Music (ASCAP)

Original Produced by Terry Hunter, Sir the Baptist, J. Ivy, Tarrey Torae, Greg "G Ball" Magers

Remix produced & arranged by Terry Hunter

Vocals performed by J. Ivy, Anthony Hamilton & Tarrey Torae

Drums, Percussion & Bass programmed by Terry Hunter

Additional Keyboards by Ivory Vaughn

Drums by Eric Johnson

Horn arrangement & programming by Caleb Fondren

Horns by HBCU Symphony

Additional Trumpet by Curtis Olawumi

Strings produced by Nicole Neeley, Hamilton Hardin & Cremaine Booker

Strings arranged by Hamilton Hardin

Violin by Hannah Sorrells Tyler & Josee Klein

Viola by Patrick Monnius

Cello by Cremaine Booker

J. Ivy & Tarrey Torae recorded by Greg "G Ball" Magers @ The Attic Studios (Nashville, TN)

Anthony Hamilton recorded by Paul "kllswitch" Reeves @ Maximus Recording Studios (Pineville, NC)

Strings engineered by Joshua Keith @ The Library (Nashville, TN)

Mixed by Eric "Emmaculate" Welton & Greg "G Ball" Magers

Mastered by Joey "808" Fernandez

Executive Produced by Terry Hunter