🔥 Trending Tyla Gets Her Own Bratz Doll: A Look at the Collaboration

Tyla Laura Seethal (born January 30, 2002) is a South African singer and songwriter who gained international recognition with her 2023 single "Water" ²⁷. Her music style, which she terms "popiano," is a fusion of pop and amapiano, a South African dance music genre ²⁴. Tyla is often referred to as the "Queen of Popiano" ².

Tyla's Rise to Fame

Tyla's breakthrough came with her single "Water" in August 2023 ⁷. The song's video, featuring the contemporary South African dance style bacardi, went viral on social media ⁴. "Water" entered the top ten in multiple countries and quickly accumulated over 54 million views on YouTube within a month of its release ²⁷. Her global impact has also included festival performances in Brazil and Korea, and a successful two-night run of shows in her native South Africa ³. She has also toured with Chris Brown and expressed interest in working with Drake ⁸.

Background and Ethnicity

Tyla was born and raised in South Africa ⁸. Her ethnicity is described as mixed, with Indian, Zulu, Mauritian, and Irish roots ⁵. She identifies as Coloured, a term commonly used in South Africa for individuals of mixed race ⁵.

Tyla's Bratz Doll Connection

Tyla has an official collaboration with the Bratz doll brand ⁹. This partnership includes the release of her very own Bratz doll, which she had previously expressed a desire for ⁹. The "Bratz x Tyla Fashion Doll" is a special collector's edition that includes two fashion outfits ¹⁰. This collaboration coincides with the release of her second album, APop ⁹.