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When Tyla Says A*POP
Tyla’s A*POP is not simply trying to prove that she can go global. It argues that African pop is already one of the places where global pop is being redefined.
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south african music
Tyla’s A*POP blends R&B, amapiano, Afrobeats and global pop while featuring Zara Larsson, Liquideep, MaWhoo and Babalwa M.
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