Mike Taylor Releases House Single 'Love' and Co-Directed Video, First from TaylorSmith
Mike Taylor, a singer, songwriter, and DJ, has unveiled 'Love,' his inaugural solo house track and the lead single from an upcoming project set for early 2027. This release comes after more than ten years in the dance music scene, during which he collaborated on hits like 'SummerThing!' with Afrojack and 'Everything Black' with Unlike Pluto, the latter achieving Gold certification from the RIAA. Co-directing the music video with Steven Nicholas Smith, this marks the debut release of their production company, TaylorSmith. The video intertwines scenes from Philadelphia and Los Angeles, showcasing friends and highlights from a six-hour DJ set at Electric Church in West Hollywood. Taylor regards Philadelphia’s musical heritage as essential and views 'Love' as a reflection of today’s global climate, celebrating community and freedom on the dance floor.
Key facts
- 'Love' is Mike Taylor's first house release under his own name.
- The single previews a project expected in early 2027.
- Taylor co-directed the video with Steven Nicholas Smith, marking the first official release from their production company TaylorSmith.
- The video was partly filmed during a real six-hour DJ set at Electric Church in West Hollywood.
- Taylor's previous collaborations include 'SummerThing!' with Afrojack and 'Everything Black' with Unlike Pluto, which was certified Gold by the RIAA.
- Taylor is bicoastal, maintaining a place in Philadelphia and throwing parties there while based in Los Angeles.
- The song's title references Philadelphia's 'City of Brotherly Love' nickname and the LOVE statue and LOVE Park.
- Taylor cites Philadelphia's soul, R&B, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and house history—including Josh Wink, King Britt, and Rich Medina—as foundational to his music.
Entities
Artists
- Mike Taylor
- Afrojack
- Unlike Pluto
- Steven Nicholas Smith
- Josh Wink
- King Britt
- Rich Medina
- Frankie Knuckles
Institutions
- RIAA
- TaylorSmith
- Electric Church
Locations
- Philadelphia
- United States
- Los Angeles
- West Hollywood