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Tyla teases new single ‘IS IT LOVE’

Award-winning singer Tyla teased a new song titled IS IT LOVE for her upcoming sophomore album, A*POP,  which is due to drop on 24 July 2026.

Also see: Tyla covers iconic Aaliyah song in ‘free concert’

The previewed song, of course, features Tyla’s signature afro-fusion rhythm with an electric guitar in the background and includes the catchy, repeating lyrics: Is it love, is it love if you don’t cry, cry, cry?

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Fans have been freaking out, and the sound is already trending on TikTok. One X users tweeted, “I’m liking the direction this album is heading so far. There’s going to be R&B, pop, and amapiano in the mix, so it feels like there’ll be something for everyone to connect with.”

Also see: Nasty C unveils Tyla’s alleged multimillion-rand feature fee

Fans have described the A*POP album as the start of a new chapter for Tyla, an evolution that blends her signature pop, R&B, and amapiano influences. The A*POP album already has singles such as Chanel and a second single, She Did It Again, featuring Swedish singer Zara Larsson. IS IT LOVE will be the third single of the album that fans can look forward to.

Tyla continues to spark excitement and anticipation by sharing short teasers of her upcoming tracks on social media, giving fans another glimpse into the sound of her next era.

Also see: Tyla deactivates X and goes private on Instagram

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