Tyla – Tyla

Debut album from the South African rising star who won the inaugural "Best African Performance" at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Includes the platinum-selling single "Water." Tyla arrives at a time when South African amapiano is poised to globalize like never before. Bring it on. Her global hit “Water” was undeniable, but what’s more captivating here are the songs that feel less designer-hotel happy hour and more after-hours. “Truth or Dare” pushes the log drum beats out front, while the stacked vocal chorus achieves liftoff. Ditto “No. 1,” Tyla’s team-up with Afrobeat queen Tems. Amapiano couldn’t ask for a more effective ambassador. —Will Hermes