Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyla

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 28, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tyla made an impact.

Tyla Laura Seethal, known as Tyla, is a South African singer-songwriter. Her music blends pop and amapiano, leading to the nickname "Queen of Popiano." She achieved global fame with her 2023 single "Water," which charted in the top ten in South Africa, the UK, and the US.

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2019: Debut Single "Getting Late"

In 2019, Tyla experienced domestic success with her debut single, "Getting Late".

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2019: Self-Release of Debut Single "Getting Late"

In late 2019, after finishing high school, Tyla self-released her debut single, "Getting Late" featuring production from Kooldrink, achieving national success.

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January 2021: Release of "Getting Late" Music Video

In January 2021, the music video for Tyla's debut single "Getting Late" was released. It was filmed intermittently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and amassed several million views on YouTube.

May 2021: Signing with Epic Records

In May 2021, Tyla signed a recording contract with Epic Records through a joint venture with Fax Records in the United States.

October 2021: Release of "Overdue"

In October 2021, Tyla released the single "Overdue".

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2021: Signing with Epic Records

In 2021, Tyla signed with Epic Records following the success of her debut single.

November 2022: Release of "To Last"

In November 2022, Tyla followed up her debut single with the release of the single "To Last".

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May 2023: Release of "Girl Next Door"

In May 2023, Tyla released the single "Girl Next Door", featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr.

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July 2023: Release of "Water"

In July 2023, Tyla released the song "Water" as the lead single from her self-titled debut album.

October 2023: Release of "Girls Need Love" Remix

In October 2023, Tyla was featured on a remix version of "Girls Need Love" by Summer Walker, released as part of the latter's Girls Mix extended play.

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December 2023: Announcement and Release of Promotional Singles

On the eve of December 2023, Tyla announced the release of her debut studio album, Tyla (2024), and simultaneously released three songs: "Truth or Dare", "On and On", and "Butterflies", as promotional singles from the project on an extended play of the same name.

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2023: International Recognition with "Water"

In 2023, Tyla gained international recognition after the release of her single "Water". The song entered the top ten in multiple countries, including South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

March 2024: Release of Debut Album "Tyla"

On March 22, 2024, Tyla's self-titled debut album was officially released via Fax and Epic Records. The accompanying music video for "Art" was released in tandem with the album.

October 2024: Release of Deluxe Edition of Self-Titled Album

On October 11, 2024, Tyla released the deluxe edition of her self-tilted debut studio album comprising three additional songs including "Push 2 Start".

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November 2024: "Push 2 Start" Music Video Premiere

The music video for Tyla's song "Push 2 Start" premiered on YouTube on November 8, 2024.

2024: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album

In 2024, Tyla released her self-titled debut album which received critical acclaim and achieved moderate commercial success, entering or approaching the top 25 in several countries including the United States.