Dropping tonight: Tyla releases new single ‘Is It Love’ and music video

Tyla is keeping the momentum going. Fresh off an eventful few days that saw her perform at the Fifa World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, share the stage with Future in Los Angeles and land a performance alongside Shakira on the US leg of the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour, the Grammy Award-winning star will now be releasing new music.

The global pop star is set to drop her highly anticipated new single, “Is It Love”, along with its official music video, in different time zones.

Fans in South Africa can expect both the song and visuals to arrive on Thursday, June 18, at 6pm.

The release marks the latest chapter in Tyla’s rollout for her highly anticipated upcoming sophomore album, “A*Pop”, which is scheduled for release on July 24.

The singer first sent fans into a frenzy when she teased the song on social media, sharing a snippet that had her fanbase (Tygers) excited.

With anticipation already building around her next project, many fans have been eager to hear what direction she plans to take following the success of her self-titled debut album.

According to Tyla, “A*Pop” will see her continue exploring a range of sounds while embracing the musical identity she has been carving out for herself.

While many listeners associate her with the “popiano” sound that blends pop, R&B and amapiano, the singer has hinted that the upcoming album will be more playful, more confident, and showcase different sides of her artistry.

The album’s promotional material leans into that idea, describing the project as “dance, African, unapologetic, fun, for you, for me, confident, global”.

With “Is It Love” arriving ahead of the album, fans are already speculating whether the song could become Tyla’s next major hit, dethroning “Water” as she continues to build on her growing international success.

The release comes during a busy period for the hitmaker. Tyla is also set to appear as a special guest at Shimza’s Shimza&Co event in Ibiza, Spain, while fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of Shimza’s teased remix of her award-winning song “Chanel”.