Tyla, the breakthrough R&B singer, has recently released her debut eponymous album titled “TYLA” on march 22, 2024. The eponymous album features a total of 14 tracks and includes collaborations with various artists such as Kelvin Momo, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, Backy G and others.
Her Breakthrough Single
After the release of her single titled “Water”, the single gave her a global prominence in the music industry, which added to the success in her music career. Her success includes signing a record deal with Epic Records, achieving a chart-topping position on the Billboard R&B airplay, and embarking on tours with renowned artists like Chris Brown. Tyla’s single has also played a role in her music career by catapulting her to the international fame, reaching the top 10 billboards in the US, UK, and Austrailia, making her the first South African to enter the Billboard Top 100 in 55 years.
Tyla’s success in the music industry also led to her winning a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for her single “Water” in 2024, which is her first Grammy award and gaining over 499 million streams on Spotify. She earned nominations for a BRIT Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and performed a medley of her songs “Water” and “Truth or Dare” on The Voice in 2023.
Tyla Style of Music
Tyla’s style of music blends amapiano, pop, and R&B, showcasing a fusion of South African and Afrobeats elements that have resonated or shaped with global audiences or listeners. Her impact extends beyond her music and her rise exemplifies the power of social media in propelling artist to stardom, with her tiktok dance challenge for “Water” garnering million views and contributing to her rapid ascent in the music industry.
Album Performance
Since the release of Tyla’s album recently, it have been performing well in all music platforms. Her single “Water” peaked at No. 4 in the UK and has accumulated 574,926 sales to date according to the Official Charts Company. The album also received a rating of 8.0/10 from pitchfork and as a South African artiste Tyla sets a new record for charting over 142 countries (Apple music). Here is the track-list on Tyla’s debut album: Intro, Safer, Water, Truth or Dare, No.1, Breathe me, Butterflies, On and On, Jump, ART, On My Body, Priorities, To Last, Water (Remix).
Overall, Tyla’s debut album showcases her talent, blending different genres to create a unique sound that resonates with listeners. While some tracks are praised for their infectious beats and vocal delivery, others are noted for their simplicity and charm. Tyla’s self-titled debut album presents a promising start to her music career, with room for growth and further exploration of her musical style.
