TYLA
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Alex Lustig, Sammy Soso, Corey Marlon Lindsay-Keay, Ceebeaats, Christer Kobedi, +6 more... / Producer
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90
Tyla emerges with a club-ready and infectious debut.
2y
80
The South African singer’s star-making debut is a lithe, contemporary take on pop-R&B that pulses with the log-drum heartbeat of amapiano.
2y
80
The eponymous 2024 debut album from South African singer Tyla showcases her vibrant pop, R&B, Afrobeat, and rhythmic amapiano dance style.
2y
80
There are plenty of savvy, intriguing ideas on this self-titled debut that show off the South African artist's range.
2y
80
Overall, Tyla’s debut fulfills the promise of her first international hit: sonically, she is truly the foreign exchange student who is ready to take America by storm. And she has all of the makings of a relatable, cross-genre, international star intent on carving a lane of her own.
2y
80
The South African singer follows the success of "Water" with a sweet full-length statement.
2y
80
TYLA’s debut album taps into the emerging energies of spring to produce one of 2024’s most insistent projects. The world is hers.
2y
80
South Africa’s breakout star follows up viral hit ‘Water’ with an inventive, infectious debut album.
2y
75
TYLA is an excellently made debut album. With its brief 38 minutes, the album presents Tyla as versatile yet having a recognizable style, as suitable for both R&B and amapiano, and as soft and powerful.
2y
70
Tyla brings a fresh aesthetic into the pop sphere, and even if its self-imposed confines tame the dynamics into a bit of a flat line, Tyla's self-assured personality and a generous handful of great singles carry it a long way.
1y
Shut up it's good
Favorites: Priorities, Safer, Breathe Me, No.1, Art, Butterflies, On And On
Least Favorites: Jump, Water (Remix) (what's with this trend of artists including remixes on their debut albums?)
Skips: Water (Remix)
"TYLA" is a well-established debut album in concept and the coolest thing is that the tracks connect perfectly. If you are a big fan of this type of genre, it will be a perfect album but if not, it will be a little tiring. I was really afraid that each track would be different and I'm happy with the end result. I'm just afraid that T2 will have the same vibe, that she will fall into the sameness and not be able to see the other sides of this future great artist.
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Tyla gained recognition in the music industry last year with "Water" going viral on TikTok. Although her fame was achieved only a short time ago, it was enough time to make a big impact. The song's success has influenced several artists to follow similar paths, venturing into a mix of Afrobeats and the latter's great pop appeal with Amapiano - this mix being known as Afropiano.
Now the newcomer's debut is released and, on it, she sticks to the sound that made her famous. It's a ... read more
A fun enough record for a debut. I think the lyrics are a bit vapid and the production can be repetitive throughout the track-list, but her vocals are great. Overall, a fine debut from a person who has a lot of potential.
Ça s'écoute sans problème, Tyla chante très bien mais bon au bout d'un moment l'instru c'est toujours la même
C'est la même merde pendant tout le long de l'album donc on se fait un peu chier à un moment
Un potentiel mal exploité, j'en attends plus de sa part
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Track List
| 1 | Intro 0:41 with Kelvin Momo | 57 |
| 2 | Safer 2:39 | 77 |
| 3 | Water 3:20 | 82 |
| 4 | Truth or Dare 3:10 | 79 |
| 5 | No.1 2:27 feat. Tems | 76 |
| 6 | Breathe Me 3:21 | 75 |
| 7 | Butterflies 2:42 | 73 |
| 8 | On and On 2:47 | 72 |
| 9 | Jump 2:27 with Gunna, Skillibeng | 68 |
| 10 | ART 2:28 | 74 |
| 11 | On My Body 2:37 with Becky G | 70 |
| 12 | Priorities 3:14 | 69 |
| 13 | To Last 2:56 | 69 |
| 14 | Water (Remix) 3:20 with Travis Scott | 64 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
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| #13 | / | Billboard |
| #15 | / | Clash |
| #16 | / | Resident Advisor |
| #19 | / | NME |
| #21 | / | Gorilla vs. Bear |
| #22 | / | Pitchfork |
| #28 | / | The Forty-Five |
| #28 | / | The Guardian |
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