Tyla drops new summer anthem 'Is It' as second solo release of 2025
A teaser posted to Instagram earlier this week gave fans a preview of the chorus: 'Is it wrong that I wanna get right/ Wanna get right with you?' The playful line, paired with vibrant production, has already made waves across social media.
Speaking to Billboard ahead of her hosting duties at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards, where she also won Favorite Global Music Star, Tyla remained tight-lipped about her upcoming music. 'You guys are gonna know when you'll know. And it's gonna be a vibe,' she said. She also shared her excitement about contributing to the Smurfs movie soundtrack with the track 'Everything Goes With Blue,' praising Rihanna's role as Smurfette.
'Is It' follows 'Bliss,' which reached No. 11 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs and No. 14 on Rhythmic Airplay. Tyla first teased the new single during her debut Coachella performance in April, where she also performed her Billboard Global 200 top 10 hit 'Show Me Love' alongside fellow South African rapper WizTheMC.
While there's no confirmation yet on whether 'Is It' or 'Bliss' will appear on her anticipated sophomore album, Tyla told Billboard earlier this year that her new music reflects both artistic and personal growth: 'It's different, but still Tyla.'
With 'Is It,' Tyla continues to evolve her sound while keeping fans dancing—and guessing what's next.
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