- South African artist Tyla reveals a delay in her debut album’s release due to a last-minute contribution from Nigerian star Tems.
- Tems’ verse for the track “NO 1” arrived just as Tyla was set to submit her album, causing a hold-up in the process.
- Tyla expresses deep admiration for Tems, referring to her as the “Queen” of African music and prioritizing her contribution to the project.
- Tyla discloses that she has been working on her self-titled debut album for nearly three years. Despite the delay, Tyla’s album, featuring 14 tracks, was finally released last Friday,
South African singer and songwriter, Tyla, has opened up on the delay in the release of her highly anticipated debut album, “Tyla,” attributing it to the Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems.
Tyla, who has been crafting her debut album for nearly three years, unveiled that the final moments leading up to the album’s submission were unexpectedly prolonged due to Tems’ last-minute contribution.
The track in question, titled “NO 1,” received a surprise verse from Tems, just as Tyla was ready to submit her project to her record label.
Recounting the pivotal moment during the interview, Tyla expressed her admiration for Tems, referring to her as the “Queen” of African music.
This reverence led Tyla to prioritize incorporating Tems’ contribution, causing a slight delay in the album’s release as she awaited the arrival of Tems’ verse.
Despite the delay caused by Tems’ late addition, Tyla maintained a respectful attitude towards the acclaimed Nigerian superstar.
She emphasized the significance of Tems’ inclusion in the project, pointing out her admiration for the artist’s musical prowess.
Tyla’s debut album, self-titled as “Tyla,” finally saw the light of day last Friday, boasting a collection of 14 tracks that encapsulate her journey and musical evolution over the past few years.
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