Tyla Makes History: New Album 'A*POP' and Record-Breaking WNBA Performance Set for This Week

South African superstar Tyla is having one of those career-defining weeks that most artists only dream about. Her sophomore album‘A*POP’officially drops Thursday, July 24, and she’s packed the release weekend with major television appearances that show just how far she’s come since breaking through with‘WATER’in 2023. The 24-year-old Grammy winner took the creative route with her album announcement, unveiling the 14-song tracklist through a visually stunning presentation featuring neon-painted song titles against dark blue lighting. It was the kind of moment that reminded fans that Tyla treats every aspect of her career as an experience worth remembering.

What makes this week even bigger is what comes after the album drops. Tyla will perform on The TODAY Show’s Citi Concert Series the same day the album releases, giving fans a chance to hear new material performed live almost instantly. Then on Friday, July 25, she becomes the first international artist to headline the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game on ABC and Disney+. That’s not just a performance slot—that’s a historic moment for a young artist from South Africa who’s managed to build a global fanbase that crosses genres and continents.

The tracklist itself is a mix of familiar and brand new. Songs like‘CHANEL,’‘SHE DID IT AGAIN’featuring Zara Larsson, and‘IS IT LOVE’have already built momentum, but ten fresh tracks give listeners plenty to discover when the album officially arrives. Tyla’s leaning into pop with this project while maintaining the Afrobeats influence that made her famous, creating something that feels both accessible and distinctly her own. Are you planning to give‘A*POP’a listen when it drops? Let us know which tracks you’re most excited to hear.