With sultry vocals and effortless stage presence, 2024 will be the year of Tyla. From her smash hit, ‘Water’ taking over, everyone trying to do her viral rump-shaking dance, and her first Grammy nom, Tyla is unstoppable. In November 2023, the South African sensation announced that her debut album was dropping at the top of the new year and her first world tour. In the meantime, fans can also look forward to new Tyla songs.

With all eyes on Tyla, she has positioned herself to take the popstar crown next year. As she rides the ongoing success of “Water,” the singer continues to drop hits, showing her range while cementing her place in the industry. With Tylas’s alluring voice and vibrant African flair, her songs are just what you need to take your playlist to the next level. Here are five essential Tyla songs to spice up your playlist.

Truth or Dare

One of the latest tracks from the upcoming album, “Truth or Dare,” is a fun and catchy single that immediately makes you want to dance. In the song, the Afro-Fusion singer talks about a former lover trying to rekindle their relationship after going missing. The singer questions her ex-partner’s motives and if they are only coming back because she’s thriving and doing well. This song is definitely a self-worth and empowerment bop! 

“So let’s play truth or dare / Dare you to forget that you used to treat me just like anyone / Truth or dare? Is it true you care? / Now that you can see the love from everyone.”

On and On 

Tyla and her silky, old-school R&B vocals takes listeners back to 1995. In the song, Tyla just wants to party and dance all night. “On and On” is about being free and releasing all inhibitions on the dance floor. 

“Let’s take it back in time / Party like it’s ’95 / I just wanna dance all night / You know that I like it like that / Let’s take it back in time / When the parties were like ’95 /I just wanna dance all night / Tell them, “Turn the lights out”

Butterflies 

In “Butterflies,” the artist sings about mixed emotions from a toxic relationship. Tyla’s sultry voice flows throughout the song as she grapples with excitement and desire for her partner, despite being told to let the relationship go.

“You give me butterflies / Got me falling in the deep end of your disguise / Sparred with a hundred lies / So I fear this might be my goodbye”

Girl Next Door

“Girl Next Door” is the perfect blend of Amapiano and R&B. It’s just the bop you need to spice up your playlist. Alongside Arya Starr, the South African crooner explores the fear of her partner leaving her for a girl next door. Tyla warns her partner not to make the mistake of walking away. After all, she has many suitors who would take her partner’s place.

“Go easy; don’t act like you don’t need me now/ You’re so busy but don’t act like you don’t see me now / Don’t be greedy and jump on the next thing you see now / You see now”

Been Thinking

In “Been Thinking,” Tyla shares her desires and lays her intentions out on the table in this house-disco banger. The singer creates an atmosphere of lust and longing, as she vies for the attention of a possible new lover.

“All day, all night, I’ve been thinking about you / can’t hide, can’t lie, I’ve been thinking about you”

Which Tyla songs are making their way to your playlist? Comment and let us know!

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