Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ Album is Finally Here: Everything You Need to Know About the 14-Track Project
Tyla Drops New Album ‘A*POP’: 14-Track Project with Zara Larsson, Liquideep, MaWhoo
Tyla’s sophomore album ‘APOP’ has arrived! The 14-track project features Zara Larsson, Liquideep, MaWhoo, and Babalwa M. Get the full tracklist, release info, and what the album title means.*
Introduction: The ‘A’ in Pop
South African superstar Tyla has officially released her much-anticipated sophomore album, ‘A*POP’ . The 14-track project dropped on Friday, 24 July 2026, and is already making waves, hitting the No. 1 trending spot on X (formerly Twitter) in South Africa within hours of its release .
The Grammy-winning artist, who has been teasing this project since winning her second Grammy earlier this year for ‘Push 2 Start’, describes the album as a mission to redefine global perceptions of African music .
The Meaning Behind ‘A*POP’
The title ‘A*POP’ carries a powerful message. Tyla has explained that it stands for African pop . Rather than boxing her music into a single genre, she has coined the term to describe her broad, global approach to pop music that is unapologetically rooted in her South African identity .
“I feel that the music I make is hard to put in one genre because I incorporate so many different elements. Growing up, I was not only influenced by Africa but also by the world, and I’ve always been interested in bringing all of that into my artistry.”
She also shared with the Today show that the album was a way to honor her inner child, saying: “My inner child dream of being a pop star and how it always felt unobtainable being from the bottom of Africa, literally South Africa. Now that I have been given this opportunity, I really wanted to extend the idea of what a pop star looks like from Africa.”
Tracklist: 14 Songs, Global Collaborations
The album features a blend of pop, R&B, and Afrobeats, building on the ‘popiano’ sound that first introduced her to a wider audience . It features collaborations with both South African heavyweights and international pop stars.
| Track | Featured Artist (if any) |
|---|---|
| IS IT LOVE | – |
| THAT GIRL | – |
| KISS | – |
| IS IT | – |
| FAIRYTALE | Liquideep |
| DOUBLE BLIND | – |
| MR. NONCHALANT | – |
| FEEL SOMETHING | – |
| RIGHT NOW | – |
| SHE DID IT AGAIN | Zara Larsson |
| CHANEL | – |
| CRAZY OF ME | MaWhoo |
| I DON’T CARE | Babalwa M |
| HOT TUBS | – |
South African Collaborations
Staying true to her roots, Tyla has included three prominent South African acts on the album:
- Liquideep on FAIRYTALE
- MaWhoo on CRAZY OF ME
- Babalwa M on I DON’T CARE
The inclusion of these homegrown talents has been widely celebrated by fans, with many praising Tyla for continuing to spotlight South African talent as her international career reaches new heights .
The Rollout: Spray Paint and Listening Parties
Tyla’s album rollout was as creative as her music. Instead of posting a traditional list of songs, she headed to a blacklight room and used fluorescent spray paint to reveal the tracklist on the walls .
In the lead-up to the album’s release, she held intimate fan listening events on YouTube in London, Atlanta, and New York . She also invited GQ to an exclusive private listening party at a secluded hotel in Portugal, the same location where she shot the cover art for her breakthrough hit ‘Water’ .
Performance Schedule and Achievements
To mark the release of ‘A*POP’, Tyla has a busy performance schedule:
- 24 July 2026: Headlined The Today Show‘s Citi Summerstage concert series in New York City
- 25 July 2026: Set to headline the halftime show at the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, making her the first international artist to headline the event in its 28-year history .
At just 24 years old, Tyla has already earned 38 awards, including:
- Two Grammy Awards (Best African Music Performance for ‘Water’ and ‘Push 2 Start’)
- Two American Music Awards
- Two MTV Video Music Awards
She also made history as the first artist in Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart history to hold the No. 1 spot for 100 cumulative weeks .
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tyla’s new album ‘A*POP’ released?
‘A*POP’ was released on Friday, 24 July 2026 .
What does the title of the album ‘A*POP’ mean?
It stands for African pop. Tyla explains she brings the ‘A’ to pop music, representing the broad scope of her sound which blends African influences with global pop .
What is the tracklist for Tyla’s new album?
The 14-track album includes songs like ‘IS IT LOVE’, ‘CHANEL’, ‘MR. NONCHALANT’, and collaborations with Zara Larsson on ‘SHE DID IT AGAIN’, Liquideep on ‘FAIRYTALE’, MaWhoo on ‘CRAZY OF ME’, and Babalwa M on ‘I DON’T CARE’ .
Who features on Tyla’s new album?
The album features Zara Larsson (Sweden), Liquideep (South Africa), MaWhoo (South Africa), and Babalwa M (South Africa) .
What is the ‘popiano’ sound?
Tyla’s signature sound, often called ‘popiano’, is a blend of pop, R&B, and amapiano that she has championed since her breakthrough hit ‘Water’ .
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and entertainment purposes. All album details are based on official announcements and interviews with the artist.
