Tyla Drops World Cup Anthem Before Summer Album Release
By James Moreau | 20 Jun, 2026

With over 32 million monthly Spotify listeners, the South African star of Indian descent launched her World Cup anthem ahead of her sophomore album APop.

Global pop sensation Tyla is kicking off an explosive summer, teaming up with Future on the stadium-ready anthem “Game Time” for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Soundtrack. 

The 24-year-old multiethnic South African native, who is of Indian descent, is setting the stage for her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, APop*, scheduled to drop on July 24th.  The upcoming record features her hit single “Chanel” – which recently secured an American Music Award for Social Song of the Year – alongside the vibrant track “She Did It Again” featuring pop star Zara Larsson.

This new era follows a historic breakout cycle for the singer.  Tyla’s titular debut album was anchored by “Water,” a track that has amassed over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify and won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.  Proving her staying power, the deluxe version of the album delivered “Push 2 Start,” which subsequently claimed the Grammy Award in the same category.  Her self-titled debut also boasts massive fan favorites like “Truth or Dare” and the rhythmic “Jump,” further solidifying her distinct sound.

Born and raised in Johannesburg, Tyla has pioneered a fresh, crossover genre by effortlessly blending traditional Amapiano – a style of South African house music – with contemporary R&B, pop, and infectious afrobeats textures.

Today, she commands a massive global audience, pulling in over 32 million monthly listeners on Spotify.  As APop* nears its release date, Tyla continues to redefine the boundaries of modern music on the world stage.