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Tyla Announces Second Studio Album A*POP With Full Tracklist, July 24 Release
On July 15 2026, South African pop‑piano star Tyla posted a video that unveiled her next studio effort, APOP, slated for release on July 24 2026 through FAX and Epic Records.
The clip also delivered the full 14‑track lineup and announced a trio of exclusive listening sessions, all streamed via YouTube. Fans in London can catch the first session on July 16, Atlanta on July 19, and New York on July 23, giving them a preview of the record before its official launch.
APOP follows Tyla’s 2024 self‑titled debut and the 2025 EP We Wanna Party. Her debut blended pop sensibilities with amapiano grooves, earning critical praise and moderate commercial traction. The single “Water” (2023) broke ground as the first South African solo track to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years and earned the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.
Tracklist: 1. Fairytales 2. That Girl 3. Mr Nonchalant 4. Kiss 5. Is It 6. Is It Love 7. Hot Tubs 8. Feel Something 9. Double Blind 10. Right Now 11. I Don’t Care 12. She Did It Again 13. Chanel 14. Crazy of Me
Several songs already surfaced as singles. “Chanel” climbed to No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. The collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson, “She Did It Again,” generated buzz across U.S. and U.K. markets, while “Is It Love” showcases Tyla’s signature blend of amapiano and airy R&B.
The listening‑session schedule underscores Tyla’s expanding international footprint. Partnering with YouTube lets fans in key music hubs experience the album in a curated setting ahead of its worldwide streaming debut. The rollout also includes pre‑orders on Tyla’s official webstore and availability on all major streaming platforms.
Tyla’s career has been marked by swift ascension and record‑breaking milestones. She is the youngest African artist to win a Grammy and has collected two MTV Video Music Awards, two BET Awards, and three MTV Europe Music Awards. Her music is often described as “popiano,” a fusion of pop melodies with amapiano rhythms.
Releasing APOP under FAX—a German label known for ambient and electronic releases—and Epic Records, a major U.S. house, signals the continued partnership that has bolstered Tyla’s global distribution. The album is poised to add to her catalog of chart‑performing singles and solidify her standing as a leading figure in contemporary African pop.
As of now, APOP is scheduled for July 24 2026, with pre‑orders already available. Fans can attend the YouTube‑hosted listening sessions in London, Atlanta, and New York to hear the album in advance.
The clip also delivered the full 14‑track lineup and announced a trio of exclusive listening sessions, all streamed via YouTube. Fans in London can catch the first session on July 16, Atlanta on July 19, and New York on July 23, giving them a preview of the record before its official launch.
APOP follows Tyla’s 2024 self‑titled debut and the 2025 EP We Wanna Party. Her debut blended pop sensibilities with amapiano grooves, earning critical praise and moderate commercial traction. The single “Water” (2023) broke ground as the first South African solo track to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years and earned the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.
Tracklist: 1. Fairytales 2. That Girl 3. Mr Nonchalant 4. Kiss 5. Is It 6. Is It Love 7. Hot Tubs 8. Feel Something 9. Double Blind 10. Right Now 11. I Don’t Care 12. She Did It Again 13. Chanel 14. Crazy of Me
Several songs already surfaced as singles. “Chanel” climbed to No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. The collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson, “She Did It Again,” generated buzz across U.S. and U.K. markets, while “Is It Love” showcases Tyla’s signature blend of amapiano and airy R&B.
The listening‑session schedule underscores Tyla’s expanding international footprint. Partnering with YouTube lets fans in key music hubs experience the album in a curated setting ahead of its worldwide streaming debut. The rollout also includes pre‑orders on Tyla’s official webstore and availability on all major streaming platforms.
Tyla’s career has been marked by swift ascension and record‑breaking milestones. She is the youngest African artist to win a Grammy and has collected two MTV Video Music Awards, two BET Awards, and three MTV Europe Music Awards. Her music is often described as “popiano,” a fusion of pop melodies with amapiano rhythms.
Releasing APOP under FAX—a German label known for ambient and electronic releases—and Epic Records, a major U.S. house, signals the continued partnership that has bolstered Tyla’s global distribution. The album is poised to add to her catalog of chart‑performing singles and solidify her standing as a leading figure in contemporary African pop.
As of now, APOP is scheduled for July 24 2026, with pre‑orders already available. Fans can attend the YouTube‑hosted listening sessions in London, Atlanta, and New York to hear the album in advance.