Taylor McFerrin facts for kids
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Taylor McFerrin
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| Birth name | Taylor McFerrin |
| Born | June 28, 1981 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York City |
| Genres | Beatbox, future soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, beatboxer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Brainfeeder |
| Associated acts | Bobby McFerrin |
Taylor McFerrin is an American musician born on June 28, 1981. He is a talented DJ, music producer, and keyboard player. Taylor is also a skilled beatboxer, which means he makes drum sounds and rhythms using only his mouth. He lives in Brooklyn, New York City.
Taylor is the oldest son of the famous singer and conductor Bobby McFerrin. His father is known for his amazing vocal skills.
In 2014, Taylor McFerrin released his first album, Early Riser. It came out on Brainfeeder Records, a music label started by Flying Lotus. Many cool artists helped with the album. These included Nai Palm from Hiatus Kaiyote, Thundercat, Robert Glasper, Cesar Mariano, Marcus Gilmore, and even his father, Bobby McFerrin.
Taylor is also part of a jazz fusion supergroup called "R+R=Now." This group was formed by Robert Glasper. Other members include Christian Scott, Terrace Martin, Derrick Hodge, and Justin Tyson. The group released their album, Collagically Speaking, in June 2018.
Taylor McFerrin's Music
Taylor McFerrin has released several music projects. These include full albums, shorter collections called EPs, and single songs. His music often blends different styles.
Albums and EPs
Taylor has released two main albums and one EP. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.
- 2014: Early Riser
- 2019: Love's Last Chance
- 2006: Broken Vibes (EP)
Single Songs
He has also put out several single songs. These are individual tracks released on their own.
- 2011: "Place in My Heart"
- 2020: "Chance to Say My Piece" (featuring Marcus Gilmore)
- 2022: "TELE PHOTO" / "ORIGINAL SUN"
Working with Other Artists
Taylor McFerrin has worked with many other musicians. He has contributed to their albums by beatboxing, producing, or playing instruments.
- In 1982, he provided backing vocals on his father's album, Bobby McFerrin.
- In 2002, he did beatbox for his father's song "Taylor Made" on the Beyond Words album.
- He remixed songs for artists like Amp Fiddler and Corinne Bailey Rae in 2006.
- He also produced and beatboxed for the song "What You Want (Taylormade)" by Ty in 2006.
- In 2010, he co-wrote and produced "Love Conversation" for José James.
- He played keyboards for Dego's song "Interlude" in 2011.
- In 2013, he remixed José James' song "Come To My Door."
- He also remixed "Laputa ft. Anderson.Paak" by Hiatus Kaiyote in 2016.
- In 2018, he was a composer, producer, and synthesizer player for the R+R=Now album "Collagically Speaking."
