Teyana Taylor is prepared for her return to music. The multi-hyphenate expertise has introduced her new album, Escape Room, which is able to launch in August through Def Jam.
The album will likely be accompanied by a brief movie of the identical identify that Taylor wrote, directed and produced below her manufacturing firm, The Aunties. Described as a “post-apocalyptic/futuristic, noir romance thriller,” Escape Room stars Taylor, Aaron Pierre and LaKeith Stanfield.
In keeping with press supplies, the movie is a visible illustration of the album that explores “the ombré results of life’s journey from the darkness of all features of heartbreak (i.e., friendships, profession, household, and many others.) to the lightness of therapeutic.”
The synopsis continues, “This multi-faceted physique of labor traces your complete human expertise, delivering each a relatable and common piece of artwork that audiences could make their very own. Escape Room in the end creates a secure house to interrupt free from no matter we have to escape, leaving damage behind, and reaching therapeutic.”
Escape Room will mark Taylor’s first undertaking since 2020’s The Album, which she beforehand mentioned was her ultimate album.
The 25-track LP included the singles “Naked Wit Me,” “How You Need It?” that includes King Combs, “Wake Up Love” that includes her now ex-husband IMAN and “Morning” with Kehlani. All 4 tracks are licensed gold by the RIAA, with over 500,000 equal models offered within the U.S., respectively.
The Album featured extra collaborations with Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Future, Massive Sean, Davido, Quavo, Rick Ross and Taylor’s daughter Junie.
After asserting her musical hiatus, Taylor shifted her focus to increasing The Aunties, which included serving as artistic director for artists like Summer season Walker and GloRilla and directing movies for Monica, Coco Jones and Bryson Tiller.
Taylor additionally took on extra performing gigs, starring in movies like Coming 2 America (2021), A Thousand and One (2023) and The E book of Clarence (2023).
Subsequent up, she is going to star alongside Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd in Tyler Perry’s drama movie Straw, streaming June 6 on Netflix. Taylor will even star within the comedy motion movie One Battle After One other with Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Alana Haim and Regina Corridor. It hits theaters on Sept. 26.
Watch the official trailer for Teyana Taylor’s brief movie Escape Room beneath.