Tyla is not slowing down. The South African pop star has submitted over 10 entries across multiple categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards, covering everything from pop and R&B to rap, dance and African music. The information comes from Grammy-tracking account @TheGrammyGuru, and the range of submissions signals just how seriously Tyla's team is positioning her next chapter.
Her album APOP* is carrying a lot of weight in these submissions. It has been put forward for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover, meaning the project is competing on both its creative and technical merits. That kind of multi-category push for a single album is a statement in itself.
The lead track "Chanel" is the one to watch. It has been submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video, making it potentially one of the most competitive single entries in the 2027 cycle. Other song submissions include "That Girl" for Best Pop Solo Performance, "Kiss" for Best Dance Pop Recording, "She Did It Again" featuring Zara Larsson for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and "Right Now" for both Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song.
The African music and rap categories are also in play. "I Don't Care," featuring Babalwa M, has been submitted for Best African Music Performance, and "Game Time," featuring Future and FIFA Sound, is being considered for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
Grammy submissions are not nominations, but with a portfolio this wide, Tyla is clearly building toward something bigger than a repeat win. Whether the voters follow, we will be watching.
Originally published by NotJustOk.