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Nopémber 5, 2025

Tyla

Tyla, born Januari 30, 2002, in Johannesburg, is a South African singer blending amapiano with Western pop. Her breakout hit "Getting Late" secured her a deal with Epic Records, followed by the global success of "Water." In 2024, she made history as the first winner of the GRAMMY for Best African Music Performance. With her debut album, Tyla is redefining African music on a global scale.

Tyla with natural curls, artist profile, 2024
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Early Life and Background

Born Tyla Laura Seethal on Januari 30, 2002, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tyla's heritage is as diverse as her music. She is of Zulu, Indian, Mauritian, and Irish descent, a rich cultural tapestry that has influenced her sound and artistic expression. Growing up in a vibrant and multicultural environment, Tyla was exposed to a variety of musical genres and traditions from a young age, setting the stage for her eclectic musical style.

Edukasi and Early Recognition

During her high school years at Edenglen High School, Tyla took on the role of head of culture, showcasing her leadership skills and passion for the arts. She matriculated in 2019, already demonstrating a keen interest in music and performance. This period of her life was crucial in shaping her understanding of culture and its impact on music.

Discovery na First Steps in Music

Perjalanan musik Tyla ngabalukarkeun titik signifikan nalika anjeunna kapanggih ku Garth von Glehn, anu ningali potensi dina suara na gaya unik na. Anjeunna ngatur sesi rekaman kahiji, ngagambarkeun dimimitian karir musik profésional Anjeunna. single debut Anjeunna, "Getting Late," dirilis dina 2019, gancang meunangkeun perhatian pikeun sound na visual nyokot, meunangkeun jutaan view dina YouTube jeung nominasi pikeun Music Video of the Year dina 28th South African Music Awards dina 2022.

Signing with Epic Records

Dina bulan Mei 2021, suksés Tyla anu ngaronjatna ngabalukarkeun anjeunna pikeun signing hiji kontrak rekaman jeung Epic Records, ngaliwatan joint venture jeung Fax Records di Amérika Serikat. parusahaan ieu mangrupakeun landmark signifikan, ngembangkeun kasempetan anyar pikeun anjeunna pikeun ngahontal audiensi global. Anjeunna dilarapkeun ka prestasi ieu ku rilis single "Overdue" dina Oktober 2021 jeung "To Last" dina Nopémber 2022, ngaronjatkeun presénsi Anjeun dina industri musik.

Breakthrough with "Water"

Tyla's international acclamation skyrocketed jeung rilis "Water" dina Juli 2023. lagu, hiji campuran of Western pop jeung amapiano influences, jadi top-ten hit di sapuluh nagara, kaasup Amérika Serikat jeung Inggris. video musik nya, dirilis dina 7 Oktober 2023, ngumpulkeun 3 juta views on YouTube dina tilu poé, ngéléhkeun appeal tina Tyla jeung resonance global tina musik nya.

Historic GRAMMY Win

Na 2024 GRAMMYs, Tyla dijieun sajarah ku meunangkeun first-ever award pikeun 'Best African Music Performance' jeung lagu hit nya "Water." Kemenangan ieu teu ngan hiji prestasi pribadi tapi ogé hiji momen pangakuan pikeun musik Afrika dina panggung global. ngalawan seniman diadegkeun kayaning Davido, Ayra Starr, jeung Burna Boy, kauntungan Tyla ngagambarkeun komitmen Recording Academy pikeun nembongkeun talenta musik béda ti sakuliah benua Afrika.

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