By: Ryan Bazinet
Will Preston is more than an R&B singer. He’s a smooth vocalist. An entrepreneur. And above all, a storyteller, weaving tales of love and heartbreak for two decades. His latest single, “Merry Go Round,” finds him stepping off the well-tread path of romantic balladry into something darker, deeper, and emotionally raw. It’s a topic many will find relatable.
“I wanted to capture a moment where love wasn’t so easy,” Preston says. The track is a hypnotic dive into the push-and-pull of a relationship with a dark side, a love that feels more like a trap than a triumph. It’s a stark departure from his signature love songs, leaning into the cyclical pain of toxic connections. “Most of my songs are about finding love or choosing to stay in it,” he reflects. “This one’s about getting stuck in a loop—and wanting off the ride.”
Now you’re laying beside me, I’m wondering how you made it here
I thought I left you behind me, but you never disappeared
Life threw us some changes and you said you had to leave
So I said goodbye to you but you’ve come right back to me
Here we go again on this merry-go-round
The vulnerability is palpable. Over the slowly burning R&B beat is the unmistakable sound of an artist unafraid to show the scars behind the melodies.
For Preston, “Merry Go Round” is the latest landmark in a journey that began with his 2005 debut, It’s My Will. “To think I’m celebrating 20 years this year…it’s surreal,” he says. Two decades in, Preston is still breaking new ground. The music industry he entered in 2005 is unrecognizable today—no Spotify or TikTok back then—but he’s navigated the twists and turns with agility, embracing the global reach made possible today by streaming and social media.
His openness extends to the creative process. He’s been collaborating with producers from Atlanta to Russia, even dipping into Afrobeat sounds for his upcoming project. “I’m always experimenting,” he says. “You can’t stay still in this industry.”
The year ahead is shaping up to be a big one. Alongside “Merry Go Round,” Preston is planning a series of shows celebrating It’s My Will, performing the album in full, paired with a special vinyl release of previously unreleased tracks. “It’s for the fans,” he says. “This music has been part of their lives as much as mine.”
But music isn’t his only outlet. After losing his father suddenly, Preston launched My Best Interest Apparel, a clothing line inspired by the urgency of living fully. “Losing my dad reminded me how short life is,” he says. “I want to create on every level I can. And I don’t want to wait.”
Atlanta remains home base, a city he calls a “melting pot” of creativity. “It’s rare to meet someone actually from Atlanta,” he laughs, highlighting the city’s global pull. His collaborations reflect that diversity, crossing borders and genres as quickly as he shifts between his music’s personal and universal themes.
After 20 years, Will Preston isn’t just surviving—he’s thriving. With “Merry Go Round,” he’s proven to have new stories and sounds to tell and explore. As he puts it, “I’m just getting started.”
That’s good news for his fans, who won’t want to get off this ride soon.
Listen now to Will Preston’s full catalog of music on Spotify. Check out his many music videos on YouTube. And be sure to follow him on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
Published by Stephanie M.
