Expansion Records

Bernard 'Beloyd' Taylor - Get Into Your Life.  Limited Edition 7-in Vinyl record single.

Bernard 'Beloyd' Taylor:  A Soul Maestro, Not One For Gloss.

There’s no sugar‑coating it, Bernard “Beloyd” Taylor was the kind of soul artist the industry sorely lacks nowadays. A multi‑instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, he penned one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s smash hits, “Getaway,” and left behind a musical legacy that still ripples through modern soul circles.

Born on 7 September 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, Beloyd carved out his path both as a creator and performer. He lent his talents to the band S.O.U.L., and even spent time on the road with Earth, Wind & Fire in the early ’80s.

A particularly compelling revival came from Expansion Records now, with its 2025 reissue of his obscure 1977 single “Get Into Your Life” / “Today All Day” on limited edition 7‑inch vinyl. The original album acetate, possibly stashed away in Japan, or on tape deep in the archives at universal Music, is still largely unheard. This new release doesn’t just celebrate the music; it’s a sly reminder of how much more there is still left to discover.

This autumn marks what would have been his 73rd birthday on 7 September 2025. It’s fitting and frankly overdue that Expansion invited renewed attention to Beloyd’s work at such a juncture: an honest chance for soul aficionados to rediscover and re‑appreciate him.

His music wasn’t about gimmicks. It was honest, gritty, grounded soul. Labels today chase buzz, not substance. Beloyd was the opposite: understated, unflashy, unrelenting in his musicality. He passed away on 13 January 2014, but the soul he shared continues to resonate.

So, here’s the real talk: If you haven’t yet heard that 2025 reissue, make it your birthday present both to him and to yourself. It’s not just about nostalgia; it’s about understanding one of those names in the footnotes of soul history who did it right, without pretension.

This September, raise a vinyl toast to Beloyd—no fluff, just heartfelt recognition. That’s what he deserves.

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