Tyla Drops Her Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album 'A*POP'

Tyla has released her long-awaited second studio album, 'A*POP'. The project arrived on Friday, July 24, 2026, according to multiple outlets, marking her major follow-up to her self-titled debut.

It’s a 14-song effort that powers forward with a string of recent singles. The tracklist includes "CHANEL," her highest-charting Hot 100 entry since her breakthrough moment, and "SHE DID IT AGAIN" featuring Zara Larsson.

What is on the 'A*POP' tracklist?

The full album contains 14 tracks. Alongside the singles "CHANEL" and "SHE DID IT AGAIN," the project includes songs like "IS IT," "IS IT LOVE," "FAIRYTALE," "RIGHT NOW," "THAT GIRL," and "KISS." It also features first-time collaborations with artists Liquideep, MaWhoo, and Babalwa M.

How is the album expanding her sound?

In promotional material for the album, Tyla told Apple Music, "A*POP is literally me trying to extend the idea of what an African pop star looks like, what an African pop star sounds like." The record moves beyond the amapiano sound that defined her initial breakout. Records such as "FAIRYTALE" and "RIGHT NOW" find Tyla slowing things down as she works through topics like being an object of desire and the allure and danger that come with falling in love. "KISS" is perhaps one of the project’s clearest examples of dance-pop.

Fans have responded positively to the stylistic shift. One social media user wrote on X, "This album was a whole experience from top to bottom. The beats are so fire, and she delivers vocals so beautifully on them." Another user pushed back on criticism over the project’s lack of more traditional-sounding amapiano or Afrobeats, adding, "She literally said she wants to show the world that African music isn't one sound. There's so much more to it."

What's next for Tyla?

With the album now out in the world, the focus shifts to its reception and potential live performances. The release solidifies Tyla's position as a global pop force following her Grammy-winning success with "Water." One person wrote on X, "Yah, no, I genuinely think Tyla will go down as the greatest female artist in Africa. She’s our superstar."