Taylor Hall’s rock song grabs SZA’s attention
Taylor Hall’s musical journey is one that seems almost predestined. Growing up in a household where her dad’s recording studio doubled as her childhood bedroom, the 2018 Crispus Attucks graduate found a natural inclination towards music, casually playing the guitar and piano.
Her entry into the music scene was not a haphazard one. In 2020, amidst the Black Lives Matter protests, Hall released her debut song, “I Can’t Breathe,” penned by her father. The poignant message of “standing for love not hate” resonated with audiences, propelling Hall into the spotlight of NPR, the March on Washington in 2020, and Los Angeles.
In a recent encounter during the fourth episode of REVERB, Hall delves into her newfound motherhood, the influence of SZA in her music career, and her aspiration to create music that serves as a guiding light for others in life. REVERB, initiated in 2025, aims to spotlight Black artists from Indiana and the Midwest, blending original performances with fresh takes on Black music icons. This venture is presented in collaboration with I Made Rock N Roll, a GANGGANG program celebrating the impactful contributions of Black artists in shaping the rock ‘n’ roll narrative.
Hall’s latest track, “MIA,” serves as a homage to the early 2000s alternative rock era, transitioning from her previous bedroom pop sound. The song garnered widespread attention, notably from Grammy Award-winning artist SZA, who shared the music video with her vast Instagram following of 23 million.
Reflecting on this moment, Hall humorously recounted her disbelief, stating, “I thought it was fake. I was posting the song every day for about a month … what you put out in the universe will come back to you.” As fans eagerly anticipate further REVERB interviews with artists like The Brothers Footman and White Moms, the musical landscape continues to flourish with diverse talents rising to prominence.
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