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25 October, 2024

Tyla’s Album Moved From Grammys’ R&B Category to Pop

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Tyla's music is being moved to the Pop category over R&B for the 2025 Grammy Awards taking place in February, per The Hollywood Reporter.

If Tyla lands a nomination in Pop, then she’ll be up against Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet, and others.

The unexpected category switch has left fans talking, especially considering the album’s blend of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and R&B influence — which they say aligns well with the Best Progressive R&B Album category.

Her viral song “Water” also spent time on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs at No. 1.

As many would consider the South African star’s music to fit in the Best World Music Album submission — alongside Afrobeats artists Burna Boy and Tems — her genre-bending album gave more than her home sound of Amapiano. She also included musical assistance from Travis Scott, Gunna, and Becky G.