VII is the debut
studio album by American recording artist
Teyana Taylor. The album was released on November 4, 2014, by
Def Jam Recordings and
GOOD Music. Leading up to the album's release, Teyana released the mixtape
The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor (2012), along with collaborating on the GOOD Music
compilation album Cruel Summer (2012). The album features guest appearances from
Chris Brown,
Fabolous,
Pusha T and
Yo Gotti. The album was executively produced by Che Pope & Teyana Taylor. Recording took place at Jungle City Studios in New York & KMA Studios, NYC, as well as The Kennedy Compound in North Hollywood, California & Labren Studio in Inglewood, CA.