Rising South African singer Tyla had a massive 2023, thanks to the large reception of her viral track ‘Water’. Now, she’s set to reach an even more significant mark, by debuting her first album on March 1st 2024, self-titled ‘TYLA’.
The decision to self-title her debut album, as revealed in a conversation with Cosmopolitan, embodies her desire to imprint her name and unique musical identity among her listeners. Her distinctive sound is a fusion of various styles and genres, blending R&B, pop, rap and jazz. This blend was inspired by the music that soundtracked her youth, allowing her to express herself uniquely into music form.
In anticipation of the highly awaited album’s release, Tyla has shared a preview with five pre-released tracks, led by her Grammy-nominated single ‘Water.’ This track skyrocketed to success, claiming the top spot on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart and securing a notable No. 10 position on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement set her name as the highest-charting African female solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100—a testament to her undeniable talent and resonance with global audiences.
Even though, so far, no features have been announced for the album, a collaboration with Travis Scott remixing ‘Water’ is part of the compilation. Additionally, the newly released tracks ‘On and On’, ‘Truth or Dare,’ and ‘Butterflies,’ each showcase unique facets of Tyla’s artistic depth and emotional range. As the much-anticipated debut of ‘TYLA’ approaches, the tempting blend of emotions and musical diversity showcased in the pre-released tracks hints at a captivating journey in the music scene.
