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Growing up, Tyla was drawn to a variety of genres, but her true musical love emerged with Amapiano—a genre of South African house music characterized by its deep log drums and laid-back vibe.
In a recent interview with elle, the now global star spoke about how her dream even before she became a global icon;
was to popularize South African music.
When amapiano would come on,
Tyla
we would see everybody’s moves just change. Seeing the energy of it…
it felt so spiritual,”
This revelation sparked her desire to blend amapiano with other styles like R&B and pop, creating a unique sound that was distinctly her own.
As she began experimenting with music in high school, Tyla’s goal was not just to enjoy amapiano but to elevate it.
She was frustrated by how the world overlooked South Africa’s vibrant music scene, including amapiano and kwaito house.
I felt it was so special,
Tyla
and it needed to be shared,”
I did my own version of it in hopes of getting people to go deeper and discover the other artists we have and the origins of my sound.”
Tyla
She is a Grammy Award winner; in July she bagged two awards at the BET.
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