Teyana Taylor Releases Healing Fourth Album Escape Room

Teyana Taylor has made a highly anticipated return to music with her fourth studio album, Escape Room, released after a five-year hiatus. The 22-track visual album is a deeply personal project that serves as a healing space for Taylor and her listeners, exploring themes of heartbreak, strength, and growth, with contributions from notable artists and actresses such as Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, Jill Scott, Lucky Daye, and Kaytranada. Taylor described the album and its accompanying short film as a world she built to live, bleed, and heal in, reflecting her journey through pain toward healing and self-rediscovery. The album features a blend of musical styles including R&B and afrobeats, and has been praised by fans for its emotional depth and smooth delivery, with standout tracks noted for their honesty and strength. Taylor returned to music on her own terms after overcoming vocal cord surgery and stepping away from the industry due to feeling underappreciated, emphasizing her desire not to be confined creatively. The visual album premiered alongside a livestream event on Amazon Music, showcasing Taylor's multifaceted artistry as writer, director, producer, and star.