In 2023, Tyla soared to international acclaim with her sensational single ‘Water‘, achieving global recognition. With a boost from the Travis Scott-assisted remix, ‘Water’ surged to a new peak at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining its presence on the chart for an impressive 14 weeks.
This accomplishment solidifies Tyla’s position as the highest-charting female African artist. Breaking into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, ‘Water’ joins the esteemed ranks of African hits like Wizkid‘s ‘Essence‘ and Rema‘s ‘Calm Down.‘
Since its debut, ‘Water’ has experienced a steady ascent, propelled by its viral success on TikTok, where millions of users were captivated by its infectious melody and catchy dance routines.
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Tyla’s No. 7 peak brings her closer to Rema’s No. 3 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a 21st-century African record, second only to the chart-topping 1968 Jazz classic ‘Grazing In The Grass‘ by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Billboard Hot 100: #7(+25) Water, Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) [14 weeks]. *new peak*
— chart data (@chartdata) January 8, 2024
As ‘Water’ competes for Best African Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, the single continues its stride of global commercial success.