Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Tyla Laura Seethal |
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| Overview | South African singer-songwriter who gained international recognition with her viral hit single 'Water' in 2023. Known for pioneering the genre 'popiano,' blending pop with South African amapiano beats. First South African soloist in 55 years to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. |
| Notable Achievement | Winner of the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied Mining Engineering at university before dropping out to pursue music full-time |
Personal Life
| Raised in | East Rand of Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Family Background | Born into a musically inclined family; middle child of five siblings; of Indian, Zulu, Mauritian and Irish descent |
| Family Members | Sister Sydney (co-hosts YouTube channel 'Sydney and Tyla') |
Career
| Record Label | Epic Records (signed 2021) |
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| Debut Single | Getting Late (2019, with Kooldrink) |
| Breakthrough | Water (July 2023) - viral hit on TikTok featuring the bacardi dance style, choreographed by Lee-ché Janecke |
| Debut Album | Tyla (self-titled, 2024) |
| Key Milestones |
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| Genre | Pop, Amapiano, Popiano |
Style Quotient
| Music Style | Popiano - blend of pop with amapiano (South African dance music genre with jazz and house music origins) |
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| Dance Association | Bacardi dance style featured in 'Water' music video |
Social Media
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@hernametyla |
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| https://www.instagram.com/tyla/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Built initial following on TikTok during COVID-19 pandemic through dance routines and song covers | |
| 2. Music video for 'Getting Late' amassed millions of views | |
| 3. Expressed interest in collaborating with Drake | |
| 4. Has over 16 million TikTok followers and 13 million Instagram followers | |
| 5. Dropped out of university to pursue music full-time after realizing her passion for the industry |