Rising R&B artist Courtney Rhodes is turning up the heat just in time for summer with her effortlessly cool new single, “Mini Shorts (On).” Equal parts flirty and empowering, the track is a breezy, mid-tempo celebration of confidence, sensuality, and the unmistakable energy that comes from feeling yourself in all the right ways.
Built on airy guitar loops, dreamy riffs, and Rhodes’ signature smooth-as-silk vocal delivery, “Mini Shorts (On)” is pure summer mood. Rhodes, a Houston-born, Atlanta-raised multi-instrumentalist and producer, created the track entirely solo, proving once again that she’s not just a voice, but a fully formed creative force.
“This is for the girlies,” Courtney says, and it shows. The song captures that moment, throwing on a favourite fit and instantly shifting the energy of the room. With lyrics that breathe between the notes and production that lets the vibe take centre stage, the track flirts without trying too hard, a perfect balance of swagger and softness.
There’s also a quiet brilliance to how Courtney lets the beat breathe. The production—subtle, silky, but never sleepy—brings a modern polish that feels both intimate and radio-ready. It’s not trying to be flashy; it’s just confident. And in doing so, it delivers.
“Mini Shorts (On)” follows her 2021 debut, Infatuated and marks a clear evolution in her sound. Where her debut leaned into emotional R&B storytelling, this new single leans into freedom—freedom of expression, movement, and mood. And with her growing independence as an artist, it’s clear Courtney Rhodes is only just getting started.
If you’re looking for the perfect track to soundtrack rooftop hangs, golden hour strolls, or just that “I look good today” mirror moment, “Mini Shorts (On)” should be at the top of your playlist. With this release, Courtney Rhodes cements herself as a name to know in the new wave of soulful, self-assured R&B.
