Review
Tyla is really making waves with her debut album, "TYLA," which dropped in March 2024. With this album, she introduces us to her own genre "popiano"—a catchy mix of amapiano, afrobeats, pop, and R&B. She's riding high on the success of her single "Water," which didn't just smash charts but also snagged her a Grammy, making her a trailblazer for African female solo artists on the international music scene.
The album is a true journey, touching on love, heartache, and finding oneself. It's got beats that will get you on the dance floor and features that add some serious flair, with artists like Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, and Becky G jumping on tracks. Tyla's not only repping for African talent but she's also seriously expanding the pop universe with her sound. Keep an eye on her—this debut signals she's not just here for the moment, but for the long haul. - Melody
Artist Bio
Tyla is a 23-year-old South African singer-songwriter from Johannesburg who broke into the international music scene with her 2019 debut “Getting Late” before signing with Epic Records in 2021. She creates what’s been dubbed “popiano”—a fusion of pop, R&B, and South African amapiano—with her 2023 single “Water” becoming a viral TikTok phenomenon and making her the first South African soloist to hit the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years. The track earned her a historic Grammy win for Best African Music Performance, making her the youngest African artist ever to win a Grammy. Her self-titled debut album dropped in 2024 to critical acclaim, and she’s collaborated with major artists like Travis Scott on the “Water” remix and Chris Brown’s tour. Her sound draws comparisons to early 2000s pop-R&B stars like Rihanna and Ciara, with influences ranging from Michael Jackson to Wizkid.
