Teyana Taylor’s albums:
Teyana Taylor – Studio Albums
1. VII (2014)
- Debut album, released under GOOD Music/Def Jam.
- R&B with hip-hop and soul influences.
- Key tracks: Maybe (feat. Pusha T & Yo Gotti), Do Not Disturb, Broken Hearted Girl.
- Peaked at #19 on Billboard 200.
2. K.T.S.E. (Keep That Same Energy) (2018)
- Produced entirely by Kanye West as part of his “Wyoming Sessions.”
- Short album — only 8 tracks — but critically acclaimed.
- Themes: love, motherhood, intimacy, empowerment.
- Standouts: Gonna Love Me, Issues/Hold On, Rose in Harlem, Hurry (feat. Kanye West).
- Widely seen as her breakthrough project.
3. The Album (2020)
- Double-length project with 23 tracks.
- Features: Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, Big Sean, Quavo, Future, and more.
- Mixes R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, and experimental production.
- Key tracks: Wake Up Love, Concrete, Lowkey (feat. Erykah Badu), Still, We Got Love.
- Praised for its ambition and artistry.
Recognition
- Known for her 90s-inspired R&B sound, choreography, and bold visuals.
- K.T.S.E. and The Album both cemented her as a leading voice in modern R&B.
- In 2020, after The Album, she announced her retirement from music due to frustrations with industry politics — though she still performs and directs music videos.
