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Look: Tyla Performs, Discusses 'A*Pop' Album on 'Today'
The album follows Tyla’s breakout singles and includes collaborations with Zara Larsson and MaWhoo.
- On Sunday, July 26, Tyla releases her sophomore album via FAX/Epic Records, marking a defining new chapter for the crossover star after her 2023 breakthrough.
- Her 2023 single, Water, became a global phenomenon, introducing amapiano to new audiences through its irresistible blend of R&B and South African club music.
- Critics note the album is a 'surprisingly cautious follow-up' that settles for polishing existing sounds rather than pushing boundaries. The collection features undeniable earworms but struggles to match its rollout ambition.
- The week also features notable releases including Shaboozey and Leon Bridges' cinematic collaboration Burn It Down, alongside Wurumanya by Nigerian artists Teni and Chike and Mavo's viral Ice Cream.
- American songwriter Austin Leih makes his first Northern Virginia visit on July 30, stating he wants to "make something sustainable, something that I think I'm going to love 30 years from now.
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Tyla wants to ‘extend the idea of what an African pop star looks like’ with new album, ‘A*Pop’
Tyla never cared for the narrow definitions of African music, and her new album, A*Pop, reflects that. Speaking to Apple Music's Ebro Darden, she said the project expands perceptions of what African pop can sound like. "A*POP, African Pop ... is literally me trying to extend the idea of what an African pop star looks like and what an African pop star sounds like," she says. "I think that sometimes when you're from somewhere you're expected to lo…
Tyla’s Two-Piece Set Gets Much More Risqué If You Take a Closer Look
To celebrate the release of her second studio album, the South African pop star attended a listening event in New York City, where she wore a set with a subtly NSFW print from British-based label Poster Girl. Check it out here.
·New York, United States
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