- 01:21 PM
- August 4, 2026
Bingkai Karya – ‘A*POP,’ TYLA’s highly anticipated sophomore studio album, has officially arrived. Following two years of dominating the global music scene with her chart-topping hits and undeniable charisma, the South African superstar returns with a 14-track project that fans have eagerly awaited for over a year. The album features standout singles including “CHANEL,” “IS IT,” “SHE DID IT AGAIN,” and “IS IT LOVE,” and is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
To celebrate the release of this milestone project, TYLA will headline The Today Show’s Citi SummerStage® in New York City on Friday, July 24, before heading to Chicago to headline the halftime show at the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25. She will become the first international artist in the event’s 28-year history to headline the WNBA halftime show. These performances cap off a global rollout that has brought A*POP directly to fans around the world. Leading up to the release, TYLA hosted a series of intimate fan listening sessions in collaboration with YouTube across London, Atlanta, and New York, giving fans an exclusive first listen to the album alongside the artist herself. She also partnered with Vevo for the Official Live Performance of “IS IT LOVE,” released this week, with more performances from the series set to follow. Beyond music, TYLA also unveiled her own Bratz doll this week, marking yet another major cultural milestone in her career.
TYLA officially revealed the album’s tracklist last week on Instagram, writing all 14 song titles in neon paint as part of an immersive visual rollout. The announcement marked the latest chapter in a meticulously planned campaign that first began with the subtle reveal of the album title in the “CHANEL” music video, which has now surpassed 140 million views.
While the impact of her groundbreaking debut album campaign continues to resonate across the music industry earning TYLA her second GRAMMY Award earlier this year for “PUSH 2 START” the singer first teased A*POP during this year’s GRAMMY Awards red carpet. Speaking with Rolling Stone, TYLA shared that the album was finally coming together exactly as she had envisioned. She explained that she believed every piece would eventually find its place throughout the creative process, a vision that ultimately came true as she accepted her second GRAMMY for Best African Music Performance.
Building on the momentum of “CHANEL,” TYLA joined forces with Zara Larsson for “SHE DID IT AGAIN.” The collaboration became a global event, debuting on more than seven international charts, earning TYLA her fourth Billboard Hot 100 entry, and sparking a major cultural moment across social media, with hundreds of thousands of TikTok creations recreating the duo’s infectious energy. Vanity Fair even described the collaboration as creating “herstory.” TYLA then followed with the album’s third single, “IS IT LOVE,” a meticulously crafted romantic ballad that immediately soared to No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart, giving her a record-breaking fourth chart-topper—more than any other artist since 2024.
As anticipation for ‘A*POP’ continued to grow, TYLA’s cultural influence expanded alongside it. Her third appearance at the Met Gala generated widespread acclaim. Following her unforgettable looks in 2024 and 2025 including the now-iconic nude Balmain gown that Vogue described as a display of “fashion power,” and her vintage Barbie-inspired Jacquemus ensemble that captivated audiences worldwide TYLA once again stole the spotlight in a striking peacock-inspired Valentino gown, which Cosmopolitan praised as “bold.” She also continued her international festival run with performances at Afro Nation Festival in Portugal and Beach, Please! in Romania.
TYLA’s debut album campaign spanning both the standard and deluxe editions of TYLA and TYLA+ launched an extraordinary two-year period of global dominance. Her ability to continuously evolve as both an artist and cultural icon while maintaining a deeply personal connection with her devoted fanbase, the “Tygers,” is a rare quality shared by only the world’s biggest superstars. With A*POP, TYLA is determined to prove that her rise is only just beginning.
About TYLA
In an era where niche cultures have replaced the traditional monoculture, two-time GRAMMY® winner TYLA has emerged as an undeniable global superstar. With A*POP, she confidently embraces her place in modern pop music, delivering a project that refuses to be confined by labels or expectations. Bold, honest, playful, and unmistakably authentic, the album reflects the rich musical heritage of her home country—a place where multiple musical languages have always coexisted. Through this project, TYLA showcases not only the breadth of her artistry as an African artist, but also her status as a true global pop star with fans around the world.
TYLA’s meteoric rise began with a historic breakthrough in 2024, when she earned her first GRAMMY®, made Billboard history with the triple RIAA Platinum-certified global smash “WATER,” and released her landmark debut albums TYLA and TYLA+. The era also produced another GRAMMY-winning Hot 100 hit, “PUSH 2 START,” while placing seven songs on the U.S. Afrobeats Chart, including two No. 1 hits. The campaign established TYLA as the highest-charting African female solo artist in the history of both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200. Now, with her highly anticipated second album A*POP, TYLA continues to raise the bar. Lead single “CHANEL” became an instant global sensation, topping the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart and surpassing 150 million video views, while its follow-up, “SHE DID IT AGAIN” featuring Zara Larsson and inspired by Britney Spears, became a defining cultural moment that further cemented TYLA’s place in global pop. The album’s third single, “IS IT LOVE?”, delivered TYLA her fourth No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart. A*POP is now available worldwide.
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