Tyla – THAT GIRL

Tyla Returns With New Single “THAT GIRL”

Tyla is back with a brand new single titled THAT GIRL, released as a standalone Afrobeats record with no featured guests. The South African star keeps the spotlight entirely on herself here, and that choice says plenty. At this stage of her career she does not need a co-sign to move the needle; her name alone is enough to pull streams from Johannesburg to London to Lagos.

The title itself works as a statement of intent. Tyla has spent the last few years becoming exactly that girl in African pop, the artist other acts get compared to and the reference point for how a young African woman can cross into global markets without abandoning the sound that raised her. A single called THAT GIRL, released with no crutch and no feature, reads as an artist fully aware of her own position.

Why a Solo Drop Matters Right Now

Tyla’s rise has made her one of the most-watched names in African music, and every release now carries weight beyond the song itself. Fans, playlist curators, and industry watchers all treat her drops as signals of where her sound is heading next. A solo single gives her total ownership of the moment, and it gives listeners a clean, undiluted read on where she is creatively without another voice in the mix.

It also keeps her momentum active. In a scene as fast-moving as Afrobeats and its neighbouring South African sounds, staying present between larger projects is half the battle. THAT GIRL keeps her name in the conversation and in rotation while the wider audience waits to see what she builds toward next.

Expect this one to land with the core Afrobeats audience first, then spread quickly to the pop and dance crowds that have followed her since her breakout. It is built for weekend playlists, pre-party warm-ups, gym sessions, and the kind of confident, main-character mood the title promises. Anyone tracking the leading women in African music right now will want this on their radar immediately.

The record is available on all major streaming platforms, so pick your service of choice and press play.

Listen below:

Tyla – THAT GIRL: Song Details

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