Hot on the heels of her latest single, “Bum Bum”, Morgan returns with her next new track, “Wheel Up”, revealing it will appear on her forthcoming EP, Emotional Gangster out October 25. Blending Dancehall with R&B, “Wheel Up” features patois-inflected vocals and a standout collaboration with the all-conquering Jamaican singer-songwriter Byron Messia, the dancehall superstar whose profile has skyrocketed since the release of last year’s international anthem “Talibans”.
Exclusively premiering as DJ Target’s ‘Embargo’ track on BBC 1Xtra last night, “Wheel Up” lands with a scintillating music video, directed by Kassandra Powell – the acclaimed filmmaker behind “Bum Bum” – who brilliantly captures the vibrant, scorching summer energy of the track. Set in a heat-soaked environment with dancers and a lively house party, the video features captivating dance sequences and embodies the expressive, liberating spirit of the song. Both Morgan and Byron Messia take center stage as they exchange verses, exhibiting undeniable chemistry whilst bringing the hybrid R&B-Dancehall flavor to life.
“‘Wheel Up’ is a tribute to Jamaican rave culture, which in my opinion is the best type of party.” Morgan says, discussing the track’s creation. “There’s nothing better than being at a rave and the DJ ‘wheeling up’ and starting it again when the crowd is feeling them. I wanted to pay homage to Jamaica soundclash culture that has heavily influenced the UK music scene. I’m a huge fan of Byron Messia and couldn’t have had anyone else lay a verse on this – he brings energy and vibes when you’re around him. I wrote this with my best friend Taneisha Jaxxon and my brothers Slim Typical – they’re my day ones and I think we wrote this in only two hours! Hope you enjoy and remember to WHEEL IT UP.”
Morgan made an epic return to the scene with “Bum Bum”, earning co-signs from Tiffany Calver and DJ Target (BBC 1Xtra), Dotty and Rebecca Judd (Apple Music 1), Manny Norté (Capital XTRA) to name a few. Ushering in a new chapter of her artistic career, both singles will feature on her sophomore EP Emotional Gangster, a project that offers a 360-degree showcase of her personality and all the sounds that have influenced Morgan to date, from pop bangers to timeless ballads. Set for release on October 25 via Red Bull Records, pre-save it, HERE.
Morgan will also embark on a solo tour this November, headlining five shows across the UK, including a date at London’s iconic Jazz Cafe. The dates are as follows and tickets are available HERE.
November 25: Glasgow @ The Poetry Club
November 26: Manchester @ YES
November 28: London @ Jazz Café
November 30: Birmingham @ The Sunflower Lounge
December 1: Bristol @ The Louisiana