Tyla Switches Amapiano For Acoustics in Her New Single ‘Tears’
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Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla switches Amapiano for acoustics in her single ‘Tears’ in collaboration with Coke Studios. This guitar-led single pulls at its listener’s heartstrings, resonating with anyone who has had to shoulder a loved one’s burdens.
Speaking with Coke Studios, Tyla comments: “I feel like a lot of my songs, I’m dancing a lot. I really wanted a song that I could just sing. You know, be a little bit more raw with people,”. On the track, she sits in what appears to be a sunlit beach house embellished in a warm ambient hue, starkly contrasting with her usually animated and lively music videos. The Johannesburg native sings: “Give all your tears to me / And I’ll cry them for you.”, transforming herself into a conduit for her loved one’s melancholy. The song’s unvarnished instrumental amplifies the tender sentiments behind the lyrics and allows her voice to take center stage. During her interview, she expressed that she wanted the song to “…showcase [her] voice.”.
Although ‘Tears’ is missing the upbeat and high-tempo sounds that have become a staple of the songstress’ discography, it features a smooth choral arrangement often found in many of her songs. Despite distancing herself from the style of music that won her several awards in 2024, Tyla executes this musical transition well. Following through on her promise, this acoustic folk ballad fulfills the ‘raw’ and unfiltered vision she had set out for it.
Coke Studios is an initiative celebrating fan connections with unforgettable new music created by their favorite artists. This December 4th, Tyla will perform ‘Tears’ in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa, during a special performance. Until then, fans have this latest track to whet their appetite.
Tyla is on Instagram, X, and TikTok. Stream the track below and read more news pieces here.
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