Morgan is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars in Pop and R&B, with over 80 million combined streams, a dedicated online following, and a new label home at Red Bull Records. Her forthcoming project, titled Emotional Gangster, features a collaboration with dancehall heavyweight Byron Messia.
Morgan's journey started young—she began performing at just three years old, and by 18, she was touring the world as a vocalist for Rudimental. Her solo career took off with the release of ‘My Year,’ a sparkling pop debut, followed by the hit collaboration ‘Mulholland Drive’ with Ebenezer, which earned over 10 million streams. Her subsequent EP Alien was packed with golden-era pop influences and featured collaborations with Anne-Marie, Cadenza, Dyo, Preditah, and Rudimental.
At 17, she wrote ‘ADCT,’ which later climbed to the top of both TikTok Trending Sounds and the UK Top 50, racking up over 25 million streams. Morgan has also co-written and featured on major tracks like Rudimental & Digga D’s ‘Be the One’ and Sigma’s ‘Adrenaline Rush,’ which sampled Bittersweet Symphony. Recently, she’s expanded her reach by writing for top K-pop artists like NCT’s Jaehyun and will feature on Purple Disco Machine’s upcoming album PARADISE later this year.
Now, with two sold-out London headline shows under her belt and her first UK headline tour set to kick off at the end of the year, Morgan is one of the most emerging talents in the scene. Her latest single, ‘Wheel Up,’ a collaboration with Jamaican superstar Byron Messia, dropped on 25th September via her upcoming sophomore EP Emotional Gangster, out on 25th October.
In this Q&A, Morgan opens up about her new single “Wheel Up”, working with Byron Messia, and what fans can expect from her highly anticipated EP.
Your new EP Emotional Gangster is dropping soon. What is the story/inspiration behind it?
I'm so excited for this EP to drop - it's been a minute since I dropped my own music. The story behind it is pretty simple. Firstly, a lot of people, especially my friends, think that I am this super tough person - I have an extremely tough exterior (it might be the Aries in me - I have a lot of fire). However, I am hugely emotional and sensitive at heart. Secondly, I wanted to create a project that incorporates both sides of my personality whilst also highlighting the versatility in my sound and songwriting. I absolutely hate being put in a box.
“Wheel Up” feels like an homage to Jamaican sound system culture, but also taps into the UK rave scene. How do these two worlds connect for you, and where do you fit in?
I'm half Jamaican and half British so the connection is plain and simple. I'm a proud product of dual heritage and you can hear those influences in my music.
What is your top networking tip for connecting with the right people in music e.g. a manager or a record label?
Never rush into a working relationship. Take your time sussing people out and ensuring they have the best possible intentions. I built a relationship with my manager for at least a year before entering a business relationship with her.
Tips for finding your creativity on a tough day
A producer once told me to keep on creating even when I feel creatively blocked as it helps you get all the s*** out - that stuck with me. I try to keep writing even if I'm not feeling inspired. Even if a session isn't how I have wanted it to go, I've still learnt something that day.
What advice would you give to artists that are just starting out?
Perseverance and shamelessness are key!
3 things you can't live without in your bag
You will never see me without a lip gloss or lip liner - it's my makeup staple. I always need my phone - especially when I am in sessions, my notes section is literally where you will find all my song ideas and lyrics. Lastly, my car keys - I literally drive everywhere and always seem to be in my car (it's become a running joke with my team... even every zoom meeting involves me in or next to my car).
Morgan will go on a 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