Tyla is a South African singer who gained international recognition with her debut single “Getting Late,” released in 2021, which went viral on digital platforms. Tyla started by posting her own songs and covers on social media until she was discovered by her first manager.
In 2023, she released her first studio album, featuring five new tracks, including the hit “Water.” In 2024, she won her first Grammy and cemented her place as a major rising star in the music industry.
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With “Water,” Tyla became the first solo South African artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years.
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“Getting Late” went viral on TikTok, amassing over 7 million streams on Spotify and 9 million views on YouTube.
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She was the first artist to win Best African Music Performance at the Grammys, a category that debuted in 2024.
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