Some tracks transport you to another era, and Taylor Williams, an alt-R&B and indie artist from Greensboro, North Carolina, delivers exactly that with “What About Me?”
Deeply rooted in 1970s soul, the track radiates a soothing, healing energy.
Lyrically simple, exploring heartbreak, the chorus—“What about me”—delivered in a heartfelt, lush way, hits so hard it’s easy to forget this isn’t a track pulled straight from the ’70s, back when artists like Al Green, Bill Withers, and Aretha Franklin were filling the airwaves everywhere.
Lasting 3 minutes and 16 seconds, this is a track you’ll want to replay and sway to slowly.
The instrumentation features delicate keys anchored by organ and laid-back, slow-paced drums—but it’s Williams’ vocals that truly dominate, guiding the song through his heartbreak.
Effortlessly hitting high notes and sustaining “ohs” and ad-libs with flawless breath control, his performance is impressive, a vocal display every listener would be lucky to experience live.
A stellar contribution from Williams and a must-listen for any lover of soul, or really, just good music.
Give “What About Me?” a listen and try not to cry over your last breakup—but hey, if you need to, consider it a fully justified musical therapy session.
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