Back from retirement, Teyana delivers a project that’s immersive.
Back from retirement, Teyana delivers a project that’s immersive.
Teyana Taylor is officially back, and she’s making sure the world feels it. After announcing her retirement from music in 2020, the multi-hyphenate star has returned with Escape Room, a bold and unapologetic new project that combines a 22-track album with a sultry, cinematic short film. Released on August 22, the album is already making waves, but it’s the debut of the accompanying.
The short film pulls you in from the very first frame, with Teyana commanding the screen alongside her partner, actor Aaron Pierre, and the ever-charismatic Lakeith Stanfield. There’s an undeniable heat in every scene, the kind that lingers long after the visuals fade, and it perfectly matches the mood of the album itself. But Teyana didn’t stop there; she stacked the project with some of Hollywood’s biggest voices to bring even more depth to the story. The audio features monologues from Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, Issa Rae, La La Anthony, Kerry Washington, and Regina King, seamlessly weaving their words into the album’s soundscape and giving the narrative an emotional weight that feels bigger than music.
Escape Room was launched in partnership with Amazon Music, who hosted a red-carpet premiere and livestream event to celebrate the film’s release. The event, moderated by Lena Waithe, gave fans a closer look into Teyana’s creative vision, and it’s clear that this project is as personal as it is ambitious. Since its premiere, the short film has already racked up massive views and sparked conversations about Teyana’s reinvention as both an artist and filmmaker.
And if there was any doubt that she’s owning this moment, her feature in the September issue of Vogue sealed it. Teyana brought high fashion to the forefront with an editorial spread that reminded everyone of her versatility and fearless style. Between the album, the film, and her fashion statement, Escape Room is more than a comeback; it’s a full-scale cultural moment.
Teyana Taylor’s return is sultry, stylish, and unapologetically hers, blending her artistry, storytelling, and bold vision into one unforgettable experience
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