It was released on February 12, 2016, as the second single from her third studio album, More Issues Than Vogue (2016).

Fuse reviewed the song stating "Ain't You" was "a soul-bearing affair, in which the singer gripes about the emotional pain and pitfalls of romance.

She sings as part of the chorus: "Baby I ain't tryin' to change you" over an atmospheric beat that features a thumping snare drum.

"[1] Rap-Up reviewed the song "On the honest and soulful ballad, the Jack Daniels spokeswoman keeps it 100 as she sings about relationship drama.

[3] "Ain't You" debuted at number 41 on US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs on March 5, 2016.