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Sonically segueing stylistic sensibilities of R&B, dancehall and pop, the talent of Morgan has been made more overt than ever with the release of her new EP, “Emotional Gangster”. It’s a thoughtful and vibrant project, brimming with catchy cadence and cinematic production, grand yet intimate, and boasting standout singles “Bum Bum” and the Byron Messia featuring “Wheel Up”.

Known for her effervescent discography that measures 80 million streams, Morgan has collaborated with the likes of Rudimental and Ebenezer, and has developed into a striking and unapologetic name in the UK space. With the release of her impressive new work set to take her ever higher, Wonderland connect with the singer-songwriter, talking musical origins, her journey so far, and the making and meaning of her EP.

Listen to “Emotional Gangster”…

Read the full interview…

Hey Morgan! How are you? How’s your year been?
I’m very well, thank you! It’s been a busy 2024. I signed a new record deal with Red Bull Records and it’s been non-stop since! I know it seems like I went quiet for a minute… but I was always working in the background – focusing on my songwriting (for both myself and other artists) and honing my craft.

Talk us through your musical origins—how and why did you first start creating?
Music has always been in my blood. I’m actually related to Ken Boothe and Mr Vegas – which a lot of people don’t actually know. However most importantly I have my Dad to thank. He’s a producer himself and worked on sound systems when he was younger. He had a studio at home when I was young and I always used to watch him work. When my brother was born, he had to let go of the studio but moved the piano into my room and that’s where I learned to play – I’m self taught. I was also singing as young as three year old.

What music were you around growing up? Do you think your musical education continues to shape your own sound?
My Dad would always play Lovers Rock, Reggae & Dancehall when I was growing up. It’s definitely inspired me and my sound to this day. I’m definitely not a Lovers Rock, Reggae or Dancehall artist but you will always hear its influences in my music. I’m half-Jamaican, proud of my roots and will always pay homage to my culture.

How does your diverse cultural background influence you musically and personally?
My mum is Jewish and my dad is Jamaican. Growing up, I did struggle a bit at school – sometimes I felt like I was too black for my white friends and too white for my black friends and that feeling did follow me right up to my time entering the music industry. Initially, it was the same story – where I would hear that my music was too black for white audiences and vice versa. I fully embrace my mixed heritage now – it allows me to be the most versatile artist I can be. No one forces me to make the music I make. If I want to make a dance track I will, If I want to make an R&B track I will and if I want to make anything else I will. To me that is what being an artist is about.

How do you feel looking back on your career to date? What have the highlights been?
I have absolutely no regrets. Everything I have done has led me to this particular moment. I toured the world at 18 and played on some of its biggest stages. I’ve been able to collaborate with some of the biggest songwriters, producers and artists. It’s a blessing that I can call this my job.

You are closely affiliated with Rudimental, where did the relationship stem from and how has the act aided you in your rise and discovery of new sounds?
Those boys are my FAMILY and I’m eternally grateful for everything they have done for me and my career. Our relationship actually started by me DMing them asking them to sign me – I just put myself out there hoping for the best (I actually DMed a lot of other artists too). After a couple months they got back to me inviting me to audition for their next tour. Literally the worst thing happened on the day of the audition – I got sick so I had to end up sending in a video audition and thought I had lost the opportunity. Thankfully I got the gig and the rest his history – they ended up putting out my very first releases, helped me develop as a performing artist and took care of me as a young artist just starting out.

How would you define your essence as an artist? What is your core sonic identity?
I’m definitely a multifaceted artist. Sonically I do not focus on one genre in particular. What binds my music together to make it uniquely me is my vocal and the way I deliver it. That to me is what aligns my music. I love to give grit – no matter how delicate or slow the song may be. I’ll always add a little bit of Morgan sauce to anything I touch

Congratulations on your new EP “Emotional Gangster”! How are you feeling about the release?
It’s been a while since I dropped my own music so I’m beyond excited about releasing this body of work. I’m officially back and not going anywhere.

Were there any key influences for the project—sonically and elsewhere?
Honestly, it was writing for other people over the past couple years that influenced the sound of this project – especially my work in the Kpop scene. They’re so experimental sonically over there and it’s something that definitely inspired writing Emotional Gangster.

What are you covering across the EP, topic and theme wise?
The EP is an insight into my mind. I didn’t want to center the project around a certain topic or theme. I wanted there to be something for everyone.

How did you decide on the EP’s feature?
When I wrote “Wheel Up” – I couldn’t hear anyone else on the song other than Byron Messia. I sent it over to him and he absolutely loved it – that is the most important thing to me when thinking about collaborations and features. You want other artists to feel as invested as you are in the track. Byron and I spoke on the phone before he headed into the studio – he wanted to understand the concept of the song properly before laying down the verse. He is such a talented artist and songwriter – it literally took one take for him to cut his verse. He got it immediately.

What do you hope the project achieves?
I hope people can understand me on a personal and musical level by the end of listening to it, and get the sort of year I had whilst writing it.

What else have you got coming this year and beyond?
My first UK headline tour starts at the end of November. I’m so excited to be back on the road – performing is the best bit of the gig! You’ll also be seeing me drop a lot of new music. There is no time to waste and I have so many songs to share with the world. I want world domination and you’ll be hearing my name more than ever.

Sonically segueing stylistic sensibilities of R&B, dancehall and pop, the talent of Morgan has been made more overt than ever with the release of her new EP, “Emotional Gangster”. It’s a thoughtful and vibrant project, brimming with catchy cadence and cinematic production, grand yet intimate, and boasting standout singles “Bum Bum” and the Byron Messia featuring “Wheel Up”.

Known for her effervescent discography that measures 80 million streams, Morgan has collaborated with the likes of Rudimental and Ebenezer, and has developed into a striking and unapologetic name in the UK space. With the release of her impressive new work set to take her ever higher, Wonderland connect with the singer-songwriter, talking musical origins, her journey so far, and the making and meaning of her EP.

Listen to “Emotional Gangster”…

Read the full interview…

Hey Morgan! How are you? How’s your year been?
I’m very well, thank you! It’s been a busy 2024. I signed a new record deal with Red Bull Records and it’s been non-stop since! I know it seems like I went quiet for a minute… but I was always working in the background – focusing on my songwriting (for both myself and other artists) and honing my craft.

Talk us through your musical origins—how and why did you first start creating?
Music has always been in my blood. I’m actually related to Ken Boothe and Mr Vegas – which a lot of people don’t actually know. However most importantly I have my Dad to thank. He’s a producer himself and worked on sound systems when he was younger. He had a studio at home when I was young and I always used to watch him work. When my brother was born, he had to let go of the studio but moved the piano into my room and that’s where I learned to play – I’m self taught. I was also singing as young as three year old.

What music were you around growing up? Do you think your musical education continues to shape your own sound?
My Dad would always play Lovers Rock, Reggae & Dancehall when I was growing up. It’s definitely inspired me and my sound to this day. I’m definitely not a Lovers Rock, Reggae or Dancehall artist but you will always hear its influences in my music. I’m half-Jamaican, proud of my roots and will always pay homage to my culture.

How does your diverse cultural background influence you musically and personally?
My mum is Jewish and my dad is Jamaican. Growing up, I did struggle a bit at school – sometimes I felt like I was too black for my white friends and too white for my black friends and that feeling did follow me right up to my time entering the music industry. Initially, it was the same story – where I would hear that my music was too black for white audiences and vice versa. I fully embrace my mixed heritage now – it allows me to be the most versatile artist I can be. No one forces me to make the music I make. If I want to make a dance track I will, If I want to make an R&B track I will and if I want to make anything else I will. To me that is what being an artist is about.

How do you feel looking back on your career to date? What have the highlights been?
I have absolutely no regrets. Everything I have done has led me to this particular moment. I toured the world at 18 and played on some of its biggest stages. I’ve been able to collaborate with some of the biggest songwriters, producers and artists. It’s a blessing that I can call this my job.

You are closely affiliated with Rudimental, where did the relationship stem from and how has the act aided you in your rise and discovery of new sounds?
Those boys are my FAMILY and I’m eternally grateful for everything they have done for me and my career. Our relationship actually started by me DMing them asking them to sign me – I just put myself out there hoping for the best (I actually DMed a lot of other artists too). After a couple months they got back to me inviting me to audition for their next tour. Literally the worst thing happened on the day of the audition – I got sick so I had to end up sending in a video audition and thought I had lost the opportunity. Thankfully I got the gig and the rest his history – they ended up putting out my very first releases, helped me develop as a performing artist and took care of me as a young artist just starting out.

How would you define your essence as an artist? What is your core sonic identity?
I’m definitely a multifaceted artist. Sonically I do not focus on one genre in particular. What binds my music together to make it uniquely me is my vocal and the way I deliver it. That to me is what aligns my music. I love to give grit – no matter how delicate or slow the song may be. I’ll always add a little bit of Morgan sauce to anything I touch

Congratulations on your new EP “Emotional Gangster”! How are you feeling about the release?
It’s been a while since I dropped my own music so I’m beyond excited about releasing this body of work. I’m officially back and not going anywhere.

Were there any key influences for the project—sonically and elsewhere?
Honestly, it was writing for other people over the past couple years that influenced the sound of this project – especially my work in the Kpop scene. They’re so experimental sonically over there and it’s something that definitely inspired writing Emotional Gangster.

What are you covering across the EP, topic and theme wise?
The EP is an insight into my mind. I didn’t want to center the project around a certain topic or theme. I wanted there to be something for everyone.

How did you decide on the EP’s feature?
When I wrote “Wheel Up” – I couldn’t hear anyone else on the song other than Byron Messia. I sent it over to him and he absolutely loved it – that is the most important thing to me when thinking about collaborations and features. You want other artists to feel as invested as you are in the track. Byron and I spoke on the phone before he headed into the studio – he wanted to understand the concept of the song properly before laying down the verse. He is such a talented artist and songwriter – it literally took one take for him to cut his verse. He got it immediately.

What do you hope the project achieves?
I hope people can understand me on a personal and musical level by the end of listening to it, and get the sort of year I had whilst writing it.

What else have you got coming this year and beyond?
My first UK headline tour starts at the end of November. I’m so excited to be back on the road – performing is the best bit of the gig! You’ll also be seeing me drop a lot of new music. There is no time to waste and I have so many songs to share with the world. I want world domination and you’ll be hearing my name more than ever.