Auckland-based neo-soul artist Taylah introduces a new chapter with ‘Loved’, her first solo single for Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa.

Stripped back and intimate, ‘Loved’ places Taylah’s vocal at the centre of an acoustic arrangement shaped by neo-soul influences. Moving between English and te reo Māori, the song explores the desire to give and receive love with certainty, encouragement and a sense of uplift.

At its heart is the simple refrain: “This is how I want to be loved / This is how I need to be loved.” As the song unfolds, that sentiment carries into te reo Māori through simple, evocative imagery. ‘Loved’ is ultimately about knowing what you need from a relationship and having the confidence to express it clearly.

The single is the first taste of Taylah’s forthcoming self-titled EP, arriving October 30, ahead of a New Zealand tour beginning November 7.

Taylah Aotearoa Tour Dates
Nov 7 - Queenstown, Ayrburn (Supporting L.A.B & Sir Dave Dobbyn)
Nov 12 - Whangārei, Oneonesix (Support by Human Peeb)
Nov 13 - Kerikeri, Turner Centre Theatre Bar (Support by Hayley Hoani)
Nov 14 - Auckland, Movespace (Support by Jemilah)

ABOUT TAYLAH

Of Ngāpuhi descent, Taylah is an emerging Aotearoa artist whose soul-drenched voice and direct songwriting draw from neo-soul, blues and contemporary R&B. She first appeared on Loop as part of the cast of Fly My Pretties’ Elemental, contributing three original songs, including ‘Red Flags’. Her forthcoming solo material marks the beginning of a new chapter with the label.

Taylah’s forthcoming EP follows a developing series of intimate live acoustic videos created in collaboration with leading contemporary artists from Aotearoa. Sitting at the intersection of music, visual art and culture, the series brings together contemporary Māori creative voices, exploring the relationship between song and visual art.