Following amapiano beats with your body is like watching a streetcorner shell game, or playing tennis with a rogue ball launcher — more surprising, sexy, and fun than standard 4/4 club bangers. South Africa’s signature groove for roughly a decade, the Soweto-bred slowed-down house music hybrid swiftly went pan-African because …
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Tyla has tapped Becky G, Tems, Gunna and Skillibeng, Kelvin Momo, and Travis Scott for her upcoming eponymous debut album, which arrives this Friday, March 22. The South African singer shared the full track list on Sunday via Instagram. The animated post reveals the songs and her collaborators. The post …
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When Tyla was making her hit single “Water,” she had a simple goal in mind. “I just wanted a summer song that everybody could vibe to and have fun to,” the South African singer told Rolling Stone last year. “The meaning of the song is frisky: It’s me letting a …
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An injury has forced Tyla to cancel her upcoming world tour, which was set to kick off in Oslo on March 21. “Words cannot describe my frustration of this pivotal point in my career,” she wrote to her fans on Instagram. North American ticketholders will be automatically refunded; the ticket …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Grammy-winner Tyla is celebrating self-expression and individuality through fashion, music, and dance for Gap’s spring 2024 campaign. Called “Linen Moves,” the collection is full of Tyla‘s personal Y2K-inspired …
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The red carpet for the 66th annual Grammys was filled with music’s most prominent artists on Sunday night, and Rolling Stone staked out a spot to speak with them. Video producers Delisa Shannon and Ilana Woldenberg chatted with musicians as they made their way into Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to …
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T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As Africa’s musical imprint around the world continues to become more prominent, its artists now have a …
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Dick Clark Productions has rolled out another round of performers for their annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration. LL Cool J will perform from Times Square and Cardi B will hit the stage in Miami during the celebration that airs on ABC at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, DCP …
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After the success of “Water,” Tyla will be heading on tour in the new year. On Tuesday, the South African singer announced the dates for her first-ever tour to promote her debut album, which she’s set to release on March 1. “My debut album launches top of the year and …
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Let’s skip the Drake verse and get to Summer Walker and the girls! On Monday, as her album Last Day of Summer went platinum, the R&B songstress announced that she’ll release new versions of the LP’s standout “Girls Need Love” — but this time featuring Tyla, Tink, and Victoria Monet …
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