South African rising star Tyla is keeping the summer hot with her infectious new single “Is It.” The track finds the 22-year-old singer (best known for last year’s viral hit “Water”) blending sultry R&B vocals with breezy amapiano beats for a true earworm. Thick with pulsing log-drum bass and hypnotic melodies, “Is It” has all the ingredients of a summer party anthem. In the chorus, Tyla coyly asks, “Is it wrong that I wanna get right? Wanna get right with you?” – a flirtatious hook that captures the song’s theme of dancing around a potential romance.
“Is It” follows Tyla’s recent single “Bliss” and is fueling excitement for her upcoming sophomore album. “I’m excited to see this new version of me…and just have fun with it – just bring back fun in music,” Tyla said of her new era, emphasizing that she wants her songs to spark joy. That carefree spirit is on full display in the track’s music video, which features Tyla leading vibrant choreography from a neon-lit dance floor to a packed nightclub scene.
After a breakout year that saw her perform at Coachella, appear at the Met Gala, and even contribute to the Smurfs movie soundtrack, Tyla is proving to be an artist on the rise. “Is It” showcases her ability to fuse African dance music influences with global pop appeal. With its addictive chorus and feel-good energy, the single is poised to climb charts and solidify Tyla’s status as one of pop’s most promising new voices.
