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Tyla is revamping her self-titled debut album. On Monday (Oct. 7), she declared that TYLA (Deluxe) will be available on streaming platforms on Friday (Oct. 11), featuring three new tracks: “Shake Ah” with Tony Duardo, Optimist, and Maestro; “Push 2 Start,” and “Back To You.”
The South African vocalist also revealed the cover art, which appears to pay tribute to her breakout single, 2023’s “Water.” In the image, Tyla is depicted drenched in a brown corset, with a streaming hose wrapped around her waist. The back cover features a striking photo of her heels positioned in a pool of water.
“Turned 15 minutes [of fame] into a year, and you’re still thriving, continuing to shine brighter!” exclaimed one Instagram follower in response to the news. Another added, “You missed ‘Disco,’” referring to an unreleased beloved track she had hinted at earlier in the year.
TYLA launched in March with collaborations from Travis Scott, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, and Becky G, amongst others. Alongside notable hits like “Jump” and “ART,” the 14-song album made its debut at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, translating to 24,000 album-equivalent units sold.
Sadly, Tyla was unable to go on tour for this project as initially intended. The global pop sensation took to social media that month to disclose that she had been “silently enduring” a worsening injury and noted that embarking on a tour would ultimately “compromise [her] long-term health and safety.”
Fortunately, it seems things have improved for the “On and On” performer. She is set to headline Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show on Oct. 15, sharing the stage with icons like Cher. Tyla expressed to Rolling Stone, “I’m overjoyed to be performing on this nostalgic and historic platform. What’s even more thrilling is the celebration of diversity, showcasing a wider array of beauty, making this moment truly remarkable.”