Tay-K releases first album since 2017 with #MonstersUnderMyBed
A Complex interview tracks the 16-song project from prison phone sessions to the music that opened his ears beyond rap.
#MonstersUnderMyBed artwork is an original painting by Mr Ewok One modeled after a design by Tay-K. Image: Mr Ewok One / Tay-K. Mr Ewok One; design by Tay-K · Owner-approved news use; no general license claimed · Resized for display.
Tay-K released #MonstersUnderMyBed on November 13, his first full-length since 2017’s #SantanaWorld, Complex reports. Apple Music U.S. lists 16 tracks; Complex identifies the previously released “Everywhere I Go” as a bonus cut.
An album made across three years of phone sessions
The album took shape over three years of phone sessions, according to an Audible Treats announcement. Tay-K wrote lyrics by hand and worked remotely with producers including John Cunningham and Warpstr; the release credits him as co-executive producer and creative director. Maxo Kream appears on “Princess,” with 1900Rugrat also among the guests.
In a release-day interview with Complex, Tay-K said officers in county played their own music through a speaker, exposing him to Linkin Park and Nirvana. He also named Olivia Rodrigo alongside rappers including Rio da Yung OG and FattMack.
The conversation returned to “The Race.” Tay-K told Complex he still likes the song even though it has been used against him in court.
