"lie to you" isn't just a follow-up; it’s a declaration of intent. As Taylr steps further into 2026, he is successfully synthesizing his skate-culture origins with high-concept artistry. If this single is the barometer for his upcoming run of releases, the "breakthrough year" he’s aiming for isn't just a possibility—it’s an inevitability.

W: Mandy Morgan

Taylr is not an artist interested in the fleeting rush of momentary hype. Born in Maidstone and sharpened by the relentless energy of London, his trajectory is one defined by "calculated momentum." Moving to the capital five years ago acted as a catalyst, turning a childhood spent absorbing Wu-Tang records and 60s nostalgia into a competitive drive he calls the "battery in his back." While 2025’s Cayenne EP laid the groundwork, it was the Duckwrth-assisted "twenty four" that signaled his arrival on the global stage, racking up half a million streams and earning co-signs from heavyweights like EARTHGANG and Xzibit. Despite the high-profile endorsements—most notably Kojey Radical’s prophecy of a future O2 Arena headline slot—Taylr remains grounded in his roots, blending a modest perspective with the sky-high ambitions of a BRIT and Grammy hopeful.

His latest offering, "lie to you," is a masterclass in atmospheric world-building. The track seamlessly merges Taylr’s virtuosic, drum-heavy production with a signature vocal style that feels both intimate and expansive. It is a "psychedelic journey" in the truest sense, refusing to sit still while maintaining a cohesive, avant-garde identity. The accompanying visual, helmed by Dante Richardson, elevates the release from a mere single to a cinematic event. By framing a "love story gone wrong" through a surrealist lens, Taylr proves he is just as much a visual storyteller as he is a sonic one.