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== Background ==
== Background ==
When speaking on the album's sound, Tyla described it as an "experimental album", appearing to be inclusive of genre styles such as [[amapiano]] as well as possibly fusing [[Western world|Western]] [[Pop music|pop]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name=":0" /> She told [[Capital Xtra]] in October 2023 that she had been recording the album for over two years and that it would be primarily be "popiano", a blend of the amapiano and pop genres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bruce |first=Robert |last2=Marie |first2=Shayna |date=25 October 2023 |title=Tyla reacts to 'Water' going viral, dance challenges & the biggest celebs in her DMs |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1OBPEpnnK0&start=398 |access-date=24 December 2023 |publisher=[[Capital Xtra]] |via=YouTube |postscript=. Event starts at 6:38.}}</ref> Part of the album was recorded in [[Portland Parish|Portland]], [[Jamaica]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Dani |date=4 November 2023 |title=Tyla Hits The Studio While On Vacation In Jamaica |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/11/04/news/tyla-hits-the-studio-while-on-vacation-in-jamaica.html |access-date=24 December 2023 |website=DancehallMag}}</ref>
When speaking on the album's sound, Tyla described it as an "experimental album", appearing to be inclusive of genre styles such as [[amapiano]] as well as possibly fusing [[Western world|Western]] [[Pop music|pop]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name=":0" /> She told [[Capital Xtra]] in October 2023 that she had been recording the album for over two years and that it would be primarily be "popiano", a blend of the amapiano and pop genres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bruce |first=Robert |last2=Marie |first2=Shayna |date=25 October 2023 |title=Tyla reacts to 'Water' going viral, dance challenges & the biggest celebs in her DMs |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1OBPEpnnK0&start=398 |access-date=24 December 2023 |publisher=[[Capital Xtra]] |via=YouTube |postscript=. Event starts at 6:38.}}</ref> Part of the album was recorded as well as filmed in [[Portland Parish|Portland]], [[Jamaica]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Dani |date=4 November 2023 |title=Tyla Hits The Studio While On Vacation In Jamaica |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/11/04/news/tyla-hits-the-studio-while-on-vacation-in-jamaica.html |access-date=24 December 2023 |website=DancehallMag}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==

Revision as of 19:55, 26 March 2024

Tyla
A young woman in a shimmering sequin two-piece arches back as she eyes the camera.
Studio album by
Tyla
Released22 March 2024 (2024-03-22)
Genre
Length38:12
Label
Producer
  • Believve
  • Ceebeaats
  • Christer
  • Rayan El-Hussein Goufar
  • Alex Lustig
  • LuuDadeejay
  • Manana
  • Ebenezer Maxwell
  • Mocha
  • P2J
  • Rayo
  • Sir Nolan
  • Sammy Soso
Singles from Tyla
  1. "Water"
    Released: 28 July 2023
  2. "On and On"
    Released: 30 November 2023
  3. "Truth or Dare"
    Released: 13 February 2024
  4. "Art"
    Released: 22 March 2024

Tyla is the self-titled debut studio album by South African singer Tyla. It was released on 22 March 2024 through Fax and Epic Records.[1][2] "Water" was released as the lead single from the album on 28 July 2023. Follow-up singles "On and On", "Truth or Dare" and the promotional single "Butterflies" were released together on 1 December 2023. "Art" was released as the fourth single alongside the full album on the day of the album's release.[3][4][5][6][7]

Tyla features guest appearances from Kelvin Momo, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, Becky G, and Travis Scott.[8] The album was to be promoted through Tyla's debut concert tour, however, it was cancelled due to an injury that Tyla suffered prior to the tour's commencement.[9][10]

Background

When speaking on the album's sound, Tyla described it as an "experimental album", appearing to be inclusive of genre styles such as amapiano as well as possibly fusing Western pop, hip hop and R&B.[9] She told Capital Xtra in October 2023 that she had been recording the album for over two years and that it would be primarily be "popiano", a blend of the amapiano and pop genres.[11] Part of the album was recorded as well as filmed in Portland, Jamaica.[12]

Release

On 4 November 2022, Tyla released "To Last" as a standalone single.[13] On 28 July 2023, "Water" was released as the album's lead single.[14] The song won Best African Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.[9] Remix versions of the song featuring American rapper Travis Scott and DJ Marshmello were both released on 17 November 2023.[15] On 30 November 2023, she released the album's cover art, alongside 3 songs from the album: "Truth or Dare", "Butterflies", and "On and On". "Truth or Dare" was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on 13 February 2024 as the album's third single.[1][16] On 2 December 2023, she released a ColorsxStudios version of "On and On".[17] On 5 December 2023, she announced the Tyla Tour in support of the album, originally set to begin on 21 March 2024 in Oslo and conclude on 28 May 2024 in the Minneapolis.[18][19]"Art" was released as the final single from the album in March 2024 along with the album's release.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic85/100[20]
Review scores
SourceRating
Beats Per Minute75/100[21]
Clash8/10[22]
HipHopDX4/5[23]
The Line of Best Fit9/10[24]
NME[25]
African Folder8.2/10[26]
The Native7.4/10[27]
Pulse Nigeria7/10[28]
Rolling Stone[29]
Variety85/100[30]

Tyla received a score of 85 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on seven critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[20] Several contemporary music critics praised Tyla's ability to fuse a variety of musical styles such as afrobeats, amapiano, pop, and R&B, while still remaining "true to her roots."[24][22] Kayleigh Watson of NME wrote that Tyla proves the singer's status as "South Africa's brightest new star".[25]

Track listing

Tyla track listing[31]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro" (with Kelvin Momo)
Momo0:41
2."Safer"
2:39
3."Water"
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lewis
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Awuku
  • Stewart
  • Rayan El-Hussein Goufar
  • Olmo Zucca
  • Jackson Paul LoMastro
3:20
4."Truth or Dare"
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Lewis
  • Jamal Europe
  • Awuku
3:10
5."No. 1" (featuring Tems)
2:27
6."Breathe Me"
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Lewis
  • Europe
  • Goufar
  • Awuku
3:21
7."Butterflies"
Sir Nolan2:42
8."On and On"
  • Seethal
  • Lindsay-Keay
2:47
9."Jump" (with Gunna and Skillibeng)
2:27
10."Art"
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Lewis
  • James Mwanza
  • Awuku
2:29
11."On My Body" (featuring Becky G)
2:38
12."Priorities"
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Gaetan Judd
  • Lewis
  • Awuku
3:15
13."To Last"
  • Seethal
  • Christer Kobedi
  • Luyanda Ngcatsha
  • Ndumiso Manana
  • Christer
  • LuuDadeejay
  • Manana
  • Maxwell[v]
  • Cornejo[v]
2:56
14."Water" (remix with Travis Scott)
  • Seethal
  • Irosogie
  • Lewis
  • Lindsay-Keay
  • Travis Scott
  • Douglas Ford
  • Lewis
  • LoMastro
  • Zucca
  • Goufar
  • Awuku
  • Stewart
Soso3:20
Total length:38:12

Notes

  • ^[p] signifies a primary and vocal producer.
  • ^[v] signifies a vocal producer.

Personnel

Musicians

  • Tyla – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (tracks 5, 7–12)
  • Kelvin Momo – vocals (track 1)
  • Sammy Soso – bass, programming (tracks 3, 14); background vocals (9–11)
  • Olmo Zucca – bass (track 3)
  • Jack LoMastro – keyboards (track 3)
  • Adenine Zen – choir (track 4)
  • Greg Dwight – choir (track 4)
  • Ivie Ideh – choir (track 4)
  • Mari Songs – choir (track 4)
  • PJ Greaves – choir (track 4)
  • Paula – choir (track 4)
  • Shanice Steele – choir (track 4)
  • Sincerely Wilson – choir (track 4)
  • Ari PenSmith – background vocals (tracks 5, 7, 9–12)
  • Tems – lead vocals, background vocals (track 5)
  • Jamal Europe – guitar (track 6)
  • Nadia – violin (track 6)
  • Believve – background vocals (tracks 8–11)
  • Mocha – background vocals (tracks 9–11)
  • Gunna – lead vocals (track 9)
  • Skillibeng – lead vocals (track 9)
  • James Mwanza – keyboards (track 10)
  • Becky G – lead vocals (track 11)
  • Gaetan Judd – guitar (track 12)

Technical

  • Colin Leonard – mastering
  • Oscar Cornejo – mixing (track 1), engineering (5, 10–14)
  • Leandro "Dro" Higaldo – mixing (tracks 2–6, 8–14)
  • Serge Courtois – mixing (track 7)
  • Kelvin Memo – engineering (track 1)
  • Richard Ledesma – engineering (tracks 2, 3, 14)
  • Charlie Rolfe – engineering (tracks 2, 4, 5, 9)
  • Sammy Soso – engineering, arrangement (tracks 3, 14)
  • Ebenezer Maxwell – engineering (tracks 3, 14)
  • Jeremy Tomlinson – engineering (track 7)
  • Sir Nolan – engineering (track 7)
  • Believve – engineering, arrangement (track 8)
  • Florian "Flo" Ongonga – engineering (track 9)
  • Aidan Duncan – engineering assistance (tracks 2–5, 7–)
  • Timothy Ishejamaica Kahwa – engineering assistance (tracks 10, 11)

References

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  2. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (5 December 2023). "When Does Tyla's Debut Album Come Out?". Uproxx. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ Lane, Lexi (30 November 2023). "Tyla Gave The Chill Vibes To 'On And On' In A New Performance". Uproxx. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (1 December 2023). "Tyla Shares 'Truth Or Dare,' Her Smooth New Single". Uproxx. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  5. ^ Moloi, Atlehang (22 March 2024). "Tyla Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Album, Tyla". Silk on Our Life. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ^ Stephen, Onu (6 February 2024). "South Africa: Grammys – About South Africa's Tyla, Who Defeated Davido, Burna Boy". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 February 2024 – via AllAfrica.
  7. ^ Inman, DeMicia (22 March 2024). "Tyla Is The Perfect Portrait In "Art" Video". Vibe. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  8. ^ Legaspi, Althea (17 March 2024). "Tyla Taps Becky G, Tems, More Artists for Self-Titled Debut Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Garcia, Thania (1 December 2023). "Tyla Talks Grammy Nom for 'Water' and Her Upcoming, 'Experimental' Debut Album". Variety. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  10. ^ Irvin, Jack. "Tyla Cancels 2024 Tour and Reveals She's Been 'Suffering with an Injury That Has Tragically Worsened'". People. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. ^ Bruce, Robert; Marie, Shayna (25 October 2023). "Tyla reacts to 'Water' going viral, dance challenges & the biggest celebs in her DMs". Capital Xtra. Retrieved 24 December 2023 – via YouTube. Event starts at 6:38.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  12. ^ Mallick, Dani (4 November 2023). "Tyla Hits The Studio While On Vacation In Jamaica". DancehallMag. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  13. ^ Mamo, Heran (22 March 2024). "Tyla Drops Self-Titled Debut Album: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 22 March 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Mendez II, Moises (6 October 2023). "South African Singer Tyla Makes Waves on TikTok With Viral "Water" Dance Challenge". Time. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  15. ^ Alexandria, Lavender (16 November 2023). "Travis Scott To Feature On A Remix Of Tyla's Hit Song 'Water'". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  16. ^ "A RECAP OF RADIO ADD RECAPS". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  17. ^ Mamo, Heran (30 November 2023). "Watch Tyla Deliver a Sultry Performance of New Single 'On and On' on Colors". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  18. ^ Williams, Aaron (5 December 2023). "Tyla Plans Announced The 2024 'Tyla Tour' In North America And Europe". Uproxx. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  19. ^ Trapp, Malcolm (5 December 2023). "Tyla Announces International Tour In Support Of Her Forthcoming Debut Album". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  20. ^ a b "Tyla by Tyla Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  21. ^ Martins, Lucas (26 March 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: TYLA – TYLA". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  22. ^ a b Murray, Robin (22 March 2024). "Tyla – Tyla". Clash. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  23. ^ Saint-Louis, Tai (25 March 2024). "TYLA'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT STUNS AS THE EXCHANGE STUDENT TURNS ALL-AMERICAN GIRL NEXT DOOR". HipHopDX. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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  28. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (25 March 2024). "Tyla's debut album captures her global popstar intention". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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