Alexander James McLean has re-released “Flowers,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, with a brand-new official music video and instrumental version now available on all platforms. The re-release shines a renewed light on one of the standout tracks from his deeply personal LP ‘My Name Is Alexander James’, and arrives alongside the first confirmed dates for his upcoming ‘The Better Man’ tour this fall.
The track finds McLean in a reflective and intentional space, built around the idea of expressing love and appreciation in real time. Ty Dolla $ign’s signature smooth delivery pairs naturally with McLean’s vocals, bridging pop and R&B with the kind of warmth the song’s message demands. “This song is about giving people their flowers while they’re still here,” McLean says. “It’s about showing up, being present, and not waiting to say what matters.”
The re-release adds both a new instrumental version and an official video, giving the song added depth and a more immersive way into its emotional core. The instrumental version lets the production speak on its own, while the video brings the track’s themes of gratitude and presence to life visually.
McLean extended the song’s message beyond the music with a fan-driven social media campaign inviting followers to share who in their lives deserved their flowers. In collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, McLean selected winners to receive real floral deliveries. One grand prize winner received hers hand-delivered by McLean himself, a direct extension of the track’s core idea.
Best known globally as a member of the Backstreet Boys, McLean has stepped into a new creative chapter under his full given name, Alexander James, defined by authenticity and artistic freedom. ‘My Name Is Alexander James’ established that shift, and “Flowers” remains one of its most resonant moments.
4 initial dates for ‘The Better Man’ tour have been confirmed, with more to follow. The run opens October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn.
‘The Better Man’ Tour Dates:
October 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
October 24 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theater
October 25 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
November 26 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Casino