Toy with Me
2026 studio album by Meghan Trainor
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Toy with Me is the seventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was released on April 24, 2026, through Epic Records. Trainor released three singles prior to the album's release, "Still Don't Care", "Get In Girl", and "Shimmer". A deluxe edition featuring four additional tracks was released three days after the album's release.
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| Toy with Me | ||||
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| Released | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2025 | |||
| Length | 42:42 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Singles from Toy with Me | ||||
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Background and theme
Trainor released her sixth studio album Timeless in 2024.[1] It debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard 200, marking the third-highest debut of the week in the country.[2] In an interview with Billboard magazine published in March 2025, Trainor revealed that she began working on new material.[3]
She described Toy with Me as her "most honest and fearless" to date; she explained it centers around themes of self-confidence, personal freedom, and connection, saying that the record represents "learning how to meet people where they are at". Trainor also noted that she wanted the project to open with music that makes listeners "feel unstoppable", marking a new chapter in both her artistic and personal evolution.[4][5] About the album's title, Trainor explained that it continues her tradition of naming projects with the letter "T" that references her family name; she stated that its concept was influenced by her experiences with her children, aiming to evoke feelings of childhood comfort and simplicity. She described wanting listeners to feel "safe" and able to "dance and be happy" while listening. She also noted that the album's theme was shaped in part by negative attention she had received online at the time.[6]
Promotion
Trainor announced the release date of Toy with Me on November 12, 2025, along with the lead single, "Still Don't Care".[7] She also revealed the album's cover art and pre-order.[8] On February 13, 2026, "Get In Girl" served as the album's second single.[9] Trainor released its Phillip R Lopez-directed music video on April 1, featuring South African-American actress Sasha Pieterse.[10] "Shimmer" was the album's third single, released on April 24.[11] Its music video was directed by Charm La'Donna, Trainor's long-time collaborator; and was filmed in Simi Valley.[12] On April 18, Trainor released a teaser for the album, sharing its track list.[13] Its deluxe edition was released on April 27, featuring four additional tracks: "Just Wanna Cry", "Receipts", "Theme Song", and "Heels".[14]
Tour
On the same day of the album's announcement, Trainor revealed plans for a supporting concert tour of thirty-three concerts, titled the Get In Girl Tour. It was scheduled commence on June 12, 2026, at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, supported by Swedish duo Icona Pop.[15] The tour would have included stops in major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Boston, before concluding on August 15, 2026, with a final performance at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.[4][16] However, it was canceled on April 16, due to her desire to prioritize family commitments. Trainor wrote on social media: "Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour, and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can take on right now, and I need to be home and present for each and all of them at this time."[17]
Critical reception
Writing for Paste, Casey Epstein-Gross criticized Toy with Me for its heavy reliance on 2020s pop trends; she argued that much of the album feels derivative of other artists, with several tracks drawing close comparisons to existing songs. The record's use of innuendo was also highlighted, with songs like "Pink Cadillac" and the title track described as excessive or awkward in their execution. Despite this, Epstein-Gross acknowledged Trainor's vocal ability and felt the album was occasionally catchy—writing that tracks such as "Shimmer" and "Get In Girl" function as effective earworms, even as its "bubblegum" production and lack of originality limit its overall impact.[18]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Get In Girl" |
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| 3:26 |
| 2. | "Still Don't Care" |
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| 2:45 |
| 3. | "Potential" |
| 2:51 | |
| 4. | "Chef's Kiss" |
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| 2:30 |
| 5. | "Pink Cadillac" |
| 2:32 | |
| 6. | "Angels" |
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| 3:12 |
| 7. | "Little One" |
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| 2:11 |
| 8. | "Princess" |
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| 2:34 |
| 9. | "Rich Man" |
| 2:26 | |
| 10. | "Delulu" |
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| 2:30 |
| 11. | "Men's Tears" |
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| 2:35 |
| 12. | "Cry Baby" |
| Sabath | 2:36 |
| 13. | "Ladylike" |
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| 3:01 |
| 14. | "Toy with Me" |
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| 2:14 |
| 15. | "Hush" |
| 2:32 | |
| 16. | "Shimmer" |
| 2:47 | |
| Total length: | 42:42 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 17. | "Just Wanna Cry" |
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| 2:27 |
| 18. | "Receipts" |
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| 3:08 |
| 19. | "Theme Song" |
| 2:19 | |
| 20. | "Heels" |
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| 2:44 |
| Total length: | 53:29 | |||
Notes
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Tidal.[19]
Musicians
- Meghan Trainor – lead vocals, background vocals
- Justin Trainor – background vocals (tracks 1, 2, 9), programming (14)
- Grant Boutin – drum machine (1), programming (3–5, 8–11, 16); drums, keyboards (3–5, 8, 9, 11, 16); guitar (5); background vocals, bass (9)
- Mark Schick – guitar, programming (1, 4, 6, 8, 11); keyboards (1, 4, 6, 8), drum machine (1), drums (4, 6, 11), bass (4)
- Bobby Hawk – strings (1, 4, 9)
- Mark Rudin – horn, tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet (1, 9); baritone saxophone (9)
- Tim Levebre – bass (1, 11)
- Rob Humphries – drums (1, 11)
- Ellis – programming (2, 5, 8, 16), guitar (5, 8, 15), drums (5, 8, 16), bass (5, 15, 16), keyboards (8, 16)
- Gabe Yaron – programming (2, 7, 14, 16), guitar (2, 10), bass (2), keyboards (7, 10, 16), background vocals (10), drums (16)
- Steve Mac – keyboards, programming (2)
- Alex Flecha-Hirsch – background vocals (2)
- Kelli Trainor – background vocals (2)
- Scott Hoying – background vocals (2)
- Caroline Pennell – background vocals (3, 9, 10, 16)
- Matt Zara – guitar (3, 11)
- Cody Dear – horn (3)
- Caroline Ailin – background vocals (4)
- Delacey – background vocals (4)
- Mattias Bylund – strings (6, 7, 10, 11, 14), string synthesizer (6, 10, 11, 14), horn (7, 10, 14)
- Antonio Roland – cello (6, 7, 10, 11, 14)
- Fredrik Syberg – violin (6, 7, 10, 11, 14)
- Lola Torrente – violin (6, 7, 10, 11, 14)
- Josep Castanyer Alonso – cello (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Daniela Bonfiglioli – violin (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Jannika Gustafsson – violin (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Jonna Simonsson – violin (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Oscar Treitler – violin (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Daniel Thorell – cello (6, 7, 10, 14)
- Åsa Wirdefeldt – violin (6, 7, 10, 14)
- Sigrid Granit – double bass (6, 7, 10)
- Emilie Hörnlund – viola (6, 7, 10)
- Daniel Migdal – violin (6, 7, 10)
- Anna Roos Stefansson – violin (6, 7, 11, 14)
- Tomas Jonsson – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone (6, 10, 11, 14)
- Wojtek Goral – alto saxophone (6, 10, 11, 14)
- Andreas Andersson – horn (6, 10, 11, 14)
- Peter Noos Johansson – trombone (6, 10, 11, 14)
- Janne Bjerger – trumpet (6, 10, 11, 14)
- Magnus Johansson – trumpet (6, 10, 11, 14)
- David Bukovinszky – cello (6, 10, 11)
- Mattias Johansson – violin (6, 10, 11)
- Hal Rosenfeld – programming (6), drums (10, 14)
- Vidar Andersson Meilink – viola (6, 11, 14), violin (6)
- Christopher Öhman – viola (6, 11, 14)
- Conny Lindgren – violin (6, 11, 14)
- Pelle Hansen – cello (6, 11), viola (6)
- Erik Uusijärvi – cello (6, 11)
- Lukas Elgmo – strings (6, 11)
- Louisa Kaufeldt – viola (6, 11)
- Gabriel Cornet – violin (6, 11)
- Iskandar Komilov – violin (6, 11)
- Paul Waltman – violin (6, 11)
- Erik Holm – viola (6, 14)
- Emily Bear – horn, programming, strings (6)
- Kristina Winiarski – cello (6)
- Benjamin Ziai – double bass (6)
- Carl Vallin – violin (6)
- Stockholm Studio Orchestra – orchestra (7, 10, 11, 14)
- Vicki Powell – viola (7, 10, 11)
- Claudia Bonfiglioli – violin (7, 10, 14)
- Filip Lundberg – cello (7, 10, 14)
- Bård Ericson – double bass (7, 10)
- James Opie – viola (7, 10)
- Riikka Repo – viola (7, 10)
- Veronika Novotna – violin (7, 10)
- Riley Trainor – background vocals (7, 15)
- Barry Trainor – background vocals (7)
- Adam Yaron – guitar (7)
- Gary Trainor – background vocals (9)
- Daryl Sabara – background vocals (9)
- Kole – background vocals (9)
- Steve Jekanowski – background vocals (9)
- Erik Arvinder – conductor (10, 11, 14)
- Maggie O'Mara – background vocals (10)
- Ryan Trainor – background vocals (10)
- Zena Wozniak – background vocals (14)
- Hillevi Rasmusson Klingberg – cello (14)
- Drew Taubenfeld – guitar (14)
- Erikka Nylund – viola (14)
- Aleksander Sätterström – violin (14)
- Karin Eriksson – violin (14)
- Martin Stensson – violin (14)
- Sofie Sunnerstam – violin (14)
- Yong-Min Lee – violin (14)
- Mike Sabath – background vocals (15)
- Distant Cowboy – cello (15)
- Sarena Hsu – violin (15)
Technical
- Justin Trainor – engineering
- Jon Yeasto – engineering (1, 11)
- Willem Bleeker – engineering (6, 7, 10, 11)
- Erik Arvinder – engineering (6, 7, 10, 14)
- Mattias Bylund – engineering (10, 11, 14), editing (6, 7, 10, 11, 14)
- Basma Jabbar – engineering (14)
- Meghan Trainor – vocal engineering (2)
- Scott Hoying – vocal engineering (2)
- Tom Norris – mixing
- Randy Merrill – mastering