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Joy Crookes – One Step Ahead* (2024) | Track profile | Dork

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One Step Ahead*

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One Step Ahead*

Release date: 4th August 2024

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"One Step Ahead*" is a track by Joy Crookes, released 4th August 2024. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 11 articles about Joy Crookes.

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One Step Ahead*

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(Ooh, ooh)

Just one step ahead is a step too far away, from you-ooh

One step ahead—

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One Step Ahead*

2024

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News

Joy Crookes is set to perform at Cross The Tracks 2026

Her latest album 'Juniper' will be performed live for the first time.

28 Nov 2025 • 4:13 pm

Watch Joy Crookes discuss mental health in music with charity Mind

Watch Joy Crookes discuss mental health in music with charity Mind

Her UK headline tour kicks off in November 2025.

27 Oct 2025 • 10:48 am

"I just needed to become myself": Joy Crookes finds new purpose on 'Juniper'

"I just needed to become myself": Joy Crookes finds new purpose on 'Juniper'

Four years after 'Skin', Joy Crookes is back with a record shaped by grief, growth and the fruits of her labia.

25 Sept 2025 • 2:00 pm

Joy Crookes has shared a new single 'Somebody To You, featuring backing vocals from Sam Fender

Joy Crookes has shared a new single 'Somebody To You, featuring backing vocals from Sam Fender

There's also a run of 10 in-store shows and signings across six dates in September.

14 Aug 2025 • 11:38 am

Joy Crookes has dropped a video for new single 'Perfect Crime' filmed in Bangladesh

Joy Crookes has dropped a video for new single 'Perfect Crime' filmed in Bangladesh

Joy Crookes releases Bangladesh-filmed video for 'Perfect Crime', featuring her riding atop a train through diverse landscapes.

14 Jul 2025 • 9:15 pm

Joy Crookes has released her new single 'Perfect Crime' ahead of second album 'Juniper'

Joy Crookes has released her new single 'Perfect Crime' ahead of second album 'Juniper'

Joy Crookes unveils Western-inspired single 'Perfect Crime' and announces extensive European tour in support of upcoming album 'Juniper'.

19 Jun 2025 • 9:46 am

Joy Crookes has teamed up with Kano for new single 'Mathematics'

Joy Crookes has teamed up with Kano for new single 'Mathematics'

Joy Crookes collaborates with rapper Kano on 'Mathematics', a new single exploring love and relationships, premiered on BBC Radio 1.

7 Feb 2025 • 1:53 pm

Joy Crookes, Rachel Chinouriri and Nova Twins are among the artists playing the BRITs Week 2025 shows

Joy Crookes, Rachel Chinouriri and Nova Twins are among the artists playing the BRITs Week 2025 shows

The artists will perform intimate shows across the UK for BRITs Week 2025, benefiting War Child charity.

14 Jan 2025 • 10:17 am

Joy Crookes throws down with her new Vince Staples collaboration, 'Pass The Salt'

Joy Crookes throws down with her new Vince Staples collaboration, 'Pass The Salt'

Joy Crookes returns after three years with a bass-heavy collaboration featuring Vince Staples, addressing personal drama through confrontational lyrics.

10 Jan 2025 • 4:56 pm

Lizzo has announced new 2023 dates for ‘The Special Tour’s UK & EU leg

Lizzo has announced new 2023 dates for ‘The Special Tour’s UK & EU leg

Her 2022 LP, ‘SPECIAL’, is available via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records.

3 Oct 2022 • 9:19 am

Joy Crookes has shared a new video for '19th Floor'

Joy Crookes has shared a new video for '19th Floor'

Taken from last year's debut album 'Skin', you can check out the clip now.

4 Feb 2022 • 2:06 pm