Taylor Williams’ “What About Me?” Channels Timeless Retro Soul

Certain songs just whisk you away to a different time entirely. Taylor Williams, this alt-R&B and indie talent hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, does precisely that with his track "What About Me?"

The song’s deeply embedded in that classic 1970s soul vibe—you know, the kind that just radiates pure healing energy.

Lyrically, it’s beautifully simple. Explores heartbreak in the most genuine way. That chorus though—"What about me"—gets delivered with such heartfelt richness that you’ll honestly forget this isn’t some lost gem from the ’70s, when legends like Al Green, Bill Withers, and Aretha Franklin were absolutely dominating every radio station.

At 3 minutes and 16 seconds, this is definitely one you’ll find yourself replaying. Perfect for those slow sway moments.

The instrumentation? Delicate keys supported by warm organ tones, plus these wonderfully laid-back, unhurried drums. But honestly, it’s Williams’ vocals that completely steal the show, carrying you through every moment of his heartbreak journey.

He hits those high notes so effortlessly. Those sustained "ohs" and ad-libs with just flawless breath control—seriously impressive stuff.

🎵 Stay in the loop with new music releases
Sign up and have the latest releases and meanings sent right to your inbox.
Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

This vocal performance is something every listener would feel lucky experiencing live.

A truly stellar contribution from Williams. Must-listen for soul music lovers—or really, anyone who appreciates genuinely good music.

Mike Londan
Mike Londan
Mike Londan is a senior music writer at TuneInsights.com. Mike is passionate about music and has been covering the music industry for over three years.