Overview

• Taylor unveiled the full tracklist via Instagram on August 13, confirming 22 songs with multiple narrated interludes.
• The album opens with Taraji P. Henson’s narration and includes voiceovers by Issa Rae, La La Anthony, Regina King, Niecy Nash, Kerry Washington, Jodie Turner-Smith and Sarah Paulson.
• Musical features span contemporary and legacy R&B talents including Lucky Daye, Tyla, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith and contributions from Taylor’s children, Rue Rose and Junie Shumpert.
• Escape Room is slated for an August 22 release through Def Jam and will be accompanied by a post-apocalyptic short film directed under Taylor’s The Aunties banner.
• Early singles like “Long Time” and “Bed of Roses” have been paired with cinematic videos starring Aaron Pierre and LaKeith Stanfield to build momentum.