"Tayah is one of the new kids on the new wave Soul block we’re really excited about” - The Blues Project
“A finely hewn document from an artist whose creativity runs right to the soul” - Clash Magazine
Born and raised in the vibrant musical landscape of West London, Tayah is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, and performer whose Fusion-Soul sound is a genre-bending blend of rare groove, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and Caribbean influences. Growing up across various households filled with physical records and an ever-present radio, music remained her constant, infusing nostalgic warmth into a modern perspective deeply rooted in her identity.
Tayah’s musical vocabulary spans both genres and generations. Grounded in her Jamaican heritage, gospel, reggae, and revival, her influences range from the jazz-funk and rare groove of artists like Roy Ayers, Mtume, and Loose Ends, alongside disco, soul & funk legends such as Gwen McCrae, Patrice Rushen and The S.O.S. Band. Blended with the songwriting depth and R&B richness of artists like Faith Evans and Raphael Saadiq, her work reflects a lifelong, authentic devotion to music.
At the heart of her artistry is an exploration of identity, sensuality, liberation, and becoming, where lyricism and sonics come together to create music made to be felt as much as heard. Across her EPs Wonderer of the West (2020) and Still Wonders (2023), Tayah has built a distinct universe, earning support from BBC Radio 1, KISS, Clash Magazine, and Global Soul Radio, alongside performance highlights at Southbank Centre, Lovebox Festival, and Notting Hill Carnival.
Currently developing her third EP, Tayah continues expanding her Fusion-Soul sound into a performance-led world where classic soul meets modern rhythm.
HIGHLIGHTS
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KISS Hype Chart Artist (Vodafone & Google Pixel 7 Campaign)
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Best Breakthrough Artist Nominee – Blac Out Awards
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Sky Arts Feature – GIRL BLK: Classics 1
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Live Performance Highlights: Southbank Centre, Lovebox Festival, Notting Hill Carnival
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Radio & Press Support: BBC Radio 1, KISS, Clash Magazine, Global Soul
FOLLOW TAYAH
Spotify // YouTube // Apple Music
Instagram // TikTok // Website
For more information, high-resolution images, and interview requests, please contact info@tayahmusic.com