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Tyla’s Debut Album Reclassified to Pop Grammys, Set to Make African History
The Recording Academy has reportedly decided to reclassify South African singer Tyla’s debut album, originally submitted for consideration in the R&B category, to the pop division for the upcoming Grammy Awards.
As per a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the R&B screening committee for the Academy shifted Tyla’s self-titled album from contention in the Best R&B Album category to the more competitive Best Pop Vocal Album field.
This move, if it leads to a nomination, would make Tyla the first African artist to ever compete in the Best Pop Vocal Album category at the Grammys.
The reclassification brings Tyla into direct competition with some of pop music’s biggest names, including Taylor Swift with The Tortured Poets Department, Ariana Grande with Eternal Sunshine, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet.
These artists have dominated the charts and garnered significant attention, which adds to the challenge of standing out in this category.
Tyla’s transition from R&B to pop has sparked conversations about the genre-blurring nature of modern music.
She has built a reputation as a versatile artist, capable of blending genres like Afro-pop, R&B, and dance music.
Her hit single Water, which earned her the first-ever Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance earlier this year, highlights her ability to cross boundaries both musically and geographically.
This win marked a milestone in her career and the global recognition of African music on the world stage.
Tyla, whose music often fuses her South African roots with global pop influences, responded to the news with enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “I make it all.”
This declaration aligns with her genre-defying approach to music and highlights her pride in her artistic diversity.
As a rising star, Tyla’s journey has been marked by rapid success.
Her debut album, which features a mix of upbeat, danceable tracks and soulful ballads, showcases her versatility and wide appeal.
Competing against industry giants like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish in the pop category may seem daunting, but it also places her in the spotlight as a symbol of African music’s growing global influence.
With the Grammys around the corner, Tyla’s fans are eager to see how she will fare in this highly competitive category, where the stakes are higher, and the exposure is global.
Her inclusion in this prestigious category underscores the recognition of her talent beyond the boundaries of genre, and her journey continues to inspire young artists, particularly from Africa, to dream big and aim for global recognition.
Two Nigerian music stars, Rema and Asake, have earned a place in former U.S. President Barack Obama’s annual list of favorite songs for 2024.
On Saturday, Obama shared his handpicked selection of tracks from the year, and both artists’ songs were included.
Rema’s hit single Yayo and Asake’s collaboration with Travis Scott on Active made the prestigious list..
The list also saw the inclusion of another African artist, South Africa’s Tyla, who was featured for her song Jump, a track featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
In addition to the African stars, Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji also appeared on Obama’s playlist.
Shaboozey’s A Bar Song and Adetunji’s Kehlani were celebrated for their unique sound, adding diversity to the mix.
As expected, the list also featured big names from the global music scene, with legendary artists like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G all making an appearance.
These mainstream stars continue to dominate the music industry, but Obama’s inclusion of emerging artists such as Rema and Asake shows his appreciation for a variety of musical genres.
On sharing his list with his followers via X (formerly Twitter), Obama encouraged fans to explore the tracks, saying, “Here are my favorite songs from this year!
Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist, and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
Welcome Back To The Weekend! Today we’ll be going back to Nigerian Singer, Olamide’s Hit Songs. Olamide released his first single titled “Eni Duro” in 2011.
Now here’s a list of Some of his biggest hits;
1. Motigbana
2. Loading
3. Lagos Boys
4. First Of All
5. Durosoke
6. Eni Duro
7. Wo!!
8. Melo Melo
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