Billboard has predicted South African R&B singer and songwriter, Tyla to score a huge nomination for the “Album of the Year” category at the forthcoming 67th Grammy Awards.
This comes after the Recording Academy, the organization behind the global and prestigious Awards ceremony opened submissions for consideration at this year’s ceremony.
According to the Academy in a statement, the Online Entry Process runs from the 17th of July to the 30th of August 2024.
Tyla is predicted to be nominated for Album Of The Year with her debut album “Tyla” in Billboard’s ‘2025 Big Grammy nomination predictions ‘.
As predicted, the ‘Water’ singer will be battling Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album, Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album ‘Short N’ Sweet’, Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, ‘Eternal Sunshine ‘ by Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chris Stapleton’s ‘Higher’ and Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department. The nominees for the Album Of The Year must have been released during the eligibility period (Sept. 16, 2023-Aug. 30, 2024).
“The South African singer’s “Water” won the inaugural Grammy presented for best African music performance. Tyla won two BET Awards — Best New Artist and Best International Act. Billboard 200 peak: No. 24.”
Released on the 22nd of March via Fax and Epic Records, her debut album boosted her popularity and global reach as its lead single ‘Water’ earned her her first ever Grammys at the 2024 edition. The project was a powerhouse as it featured top musicians such as Reggae and dancehall superstar Skillibeng, TEMS, Travis Scott, Gunna, Becky G, and Kelvin Momo.
On the project, showcasing her lyrical prowess, the BET Award-winning musician blends Amapiano with Afrobeats, Pop and contemporary R&B to explore themes of relationships and empowerment.
