ON THE RISE
There’s a time for looking back. For R&B singer Morgan Taylor, it’s all about moving forward.
In her new R&B single, “Outside That’s PeriodT,” Morgan wants the world to know that “Imma still do me.” And nothing is going to hold her down.
The song starts with what sounds like keyboards recorded backwards, evoking the love she is leaving in the past. But with the first line, the beat drops and she makes it clear that she has no plans of moving backwards herself, singing, “I can say I love you / But I really don’t.”
Morgan explains the song as follows: “Well, ‘Outside That’s PeriodT’ is that 90s early 2000s vibe, nostalgic feeling. It’s about being in the cuffing season in the winter and fall, and then when you hit summer…you outside. By yourself…loving on yourself and doing you.”
Just like “Outside That’s PeriodT” is an anthem for moving on, Morgan Taylor doesn’t like to stay in one place. Based in St. Louis, she recently completed a degree at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. She recorded “Outside That’s PeriodT” at the Atlanta Sound Factory, where she has worked with a production and writing team including Jeremiah Adkins, Amore Jones, Gavin Gray, and Xavier (Eks) Hayes.
Morgan’s rise has been moving at a rapid pace. With a handful of early singles beginning in 2020, Morgan broke through in early 2025 with her debut EP. This concept project traces the arc of a relationship from first spark to heartbreak. It resonated with fans, racking up more than 1.5 million streams.
As those numbers suggest, Morgan’s audience is growing fast. Her YouTube channel alone jumped from just over 300 subscribers to more than 8,500 in the past year. Her fans there praise her throwback R&B sound and powerhouse vocals.
For Morgan Taylor, though, it’s more than numbers. In addition to her deep admiration for classic R&B, including the great singers like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, Morgan sees herself as a voice for her generation. Her songs particularly speak to young women, in a way that is both confessional and empowering.
As Morgan says, “It's about recognizing your own value and having the bravery or the courage to want something better. I want to create a community where young women can celebrate themselves.”
“Outside (That’s PeriodT)” is a teaser for big things coming. The single will be the lead single on a new EP due in early 2026. And with plans for a college tour and live performances in St. Louis and beyond, Morgan is eager to showcase her dynamic voice and performance style, and to make closer contact with her fans.
In other words, Morgan Taylor isn’t just outside, and she isn’t just moving on. She’s moving up.
Stream “Outside (That’s PeriodT)” everywhere now. Follow Morgan Taylor at the links below:
Welcome to SOUND ADVICE, Interview’s weekly space for playlists put together by artists, collaborators, and people from all corners of our circle. Over the past few weeks, we’ve highlighted selections from Zack Fox, Danny L Harle, and Mckayla Twiggs. This latest edition spotlights British French songwriter and producer Lauren Auder, who released her second album, “Whole World as Vigil,” just last week. Created alongside Dviance and Alex Parish, the project explores the emotional layers of human relationships, from the struggles to the moments of beauty. To celebrate the release, we invited Auder to curate a playlist for us and share a few personal insights along the way.
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Where do you dance? In the bedroom.
London or France? Unfair advantage for France, being a whole country.
What song on this playlist is your guilty pleasure? I have no guilty pleasures!
What’s your favorite sound effect? Roblox “OOH” or Bathory’s horse neigh on their album Blood Fire Death.
Dream collab, dead or alive? Lou Reed, obviously.
Who do you trust most with the aux? My roommate, Cajm.
What do you pray about? More time, more rest.
Best arrondissement in Paris? 20th probably?
What song is currently on replay? “Close to the Edge” by Yes.
What album was your coming-of-age soundtrack? Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp.
Tell us a secret. I cheated my way through Latin class in secondary school.
Night or day? Day!
What is your studio session pet peeve? Weed smell :/
Which Skins character did you relate to the most? None, I’m 27!
What are you listening to as you complete this questionnaire? Space heater next to my bed, Italian lesson next door.
What does your notes app look like? Incriminating.
You just arrived at the function. What are you drinking? What are you smoking? Cheap lager or expensive red wine, a Syrah if it’s winter.
The world is ending. What are you wearing True religion jeans and a white button down, as per.
