Tay-K made a major splash last week when he announced #MonstersUnderMyBed, his new album first full-length since 2017’s breakout #SantanaWorld. Today, the now-26-year-old artist continues to build anticipation for his boldest artistic statement to date, revealing the cover artwork and tracklist for #MonstersUnderMyBed.
Based on an original painting by Mr Ewok One, modeled after a design by Tay-K, the cover artwork for #MUMB is an artistic portrayal of Tay-K’s overactive imagination, demonstrating how he uses his art to conquer the demons of his past. Drawn without eyes, with his ears occupied by Apple headphones and his hands attached to strings like a marionette, the artwork shows how Tay lets his music speak for him, and how he shuts out the noise of the outside world to make music that reflects his perspective.
Spanning 16 tracks, #MonstersUnderMyBed is a personal and affirming statement from the artist, touching on personal growth and social issues, but never sacrificing the sardonic humor and aggressive flows on which he made his name. Created over the past 3 years in collaboration with producers like John Cunningham and Warpstr, Tay-K shaped the album’s music from prison, writing lyrics by hand and working with his producers over the phone to create the instrumnetals. His involvement extends beyond the music to the project’s creative direction, visual concepts, and artwork development, bringing his vision into both its sound and presentation.
Last week, Tay-K officially announced the album with the official album trailer, featuring an unreleased song called “F**K U,” which teases the album concept (Tay-K fighting back against the demons of his past) and features never-before-seen photos of Tay-K as a child. The new album welcomes contributions from a handful of special guests, including Maxo Kream, a longtime collaborator of Tay’s, who pops by on album highlight “Princess.” Tay-K’s latest collaboration with Maxo Kream arrives nearly ten years after Maxo blessed the remix of Tay-K’s smash hit “I <3 My Choppa.” With additional guest appearances from 1900Rugrat, Baby Kia, and Canadian singer-songwriter renforshort, #MonstersUnderMyBed arrives on November 13th via RR4L Worldwide / Create Music Group / Broke.
Tay-K’s remarkable resurgence in 2026 follows a series of well-received singles and high-profile co-signs. Tay-K started his new chapter with “Everywhere I Go” and “Erupt,” released as a double single and a combined music video earlier this year, which was his first new song recorded while in prison. He recently followed it up with “PYD,” an irreverent and pugilistic banger inspired by Greek mythology that urges the youth to put down their straps and settle their conflicts like men. “PYD,” short for “Punch You Down,” came with a video, inspired by “The Apple of Discord,” a Greek myth about the origin of the Trojan war. The video brings that myth to a school yard, where the animated visage of Tay-K throws an apple at a kid during recess, sparking an all-out playground brawl. By the time the teachers come and break it up, the kids have suffered bumps and bruises, but everyone lives to fight another day.
Incarcerated for nearly ten years, Tay-K has had plenty of time to reflect on his actions and work on his art. The album is drawing anticipation throughout the music world. In late October, Tay-K appeared on “SPOTLIGHT / INNER CHILD,” a highlight from Dominic Fike’s brand new album HOW TO QUIT SMOKING. Towards the end of “SPOTLIGHT / INNER CHILD,” Dominic Fike shares an intimate, introspective conversation with Tay-K, exploring themes of self-reflection, personal growth, belonging, and the experiences that shape who we become. Through a candid phone call, the two artists connect over elements of their troubled upbringings and the challenges of navigating life at a young age, offering a glimpse into the perspectives and personal experiences that inform their artistry. Tay-K also received an unexpected shout out from the band Geese, whose drummer played an unreleased song by Tay-K during his opening DJ set for one of the acclaimed band’s sold out shows.
A lifetime in the making, Tay-K hopes #MonstersUnderMyBed will reaffirm his status as a vital artist in the game, and help reclaim his right to artistic expression that was manipulated by the justice system. Stay tuned for more.
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#MonstersUnderMyBed Tracklist:
COVER ART CREDIT:
Photographer: Aidan Cullen
Lighting: Derek Perlman
Photo assist: Liam Cavanaugh
Set design: Andrew Caso
Original painting by: Mr Ewok One
Creative Direction: Tay-K
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“F**K U”: https://on.soundcloud.com/WSk7KBJPtWEODQJ9jt
Pre-save #MonstersUnderMyBed: https://ffm.to/tay-k-monstersundermybed
“PYD”: https://youtu.be/BCqvxURJ4ew / https://ffm.to/tay-k-pyd