Tyla – ‘WWP’ review: the amapiano star flips fame and fortune into a danceable project – NME

A woman with curly hair poses wearing a white tank top, colorful shorts, and accessories, standing against a plain white background, channeling Tyla’s amapiano vibes.

Tyla Seethal is confident, assertive, and ready for a good time. No wonder – in the past 12 months, the South African Grammy winner has graced stages and red carpets from Coachella to the Met Gala. She’s come of age in real-time, thrust into viral prominence with her hit 2023 single ‘Water’ and subsequent debut album last year, and now she’s reaping the rewards.

Since her breakout, the 23-year-old Edenvale native has gained reverence through memorable performances at major festivals and hypnotic Bacardi dances that have dominated…