Tyla – HOT TUBS

Grammy Award-winning South African pop star Tyla closes out her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, A*POP, with the alluring and laid-back single titled HOT TUBS. Released through FAX Records in direct partnership with Epic Records, the track serves as an intimate finale to a record designed to redefine global perceptions of African pop music on the world stage.

On HOT TUBS, Tyla delivers a smooth, vocal-led performance that highlights her signature breathy delivery and effortless melodies. Primary production is handled by hitmaker Sammy Soso (Samuel Awuku), with additional vocal production credited to Ari PenSmith, Mocha, and Believve. Together, the production team creates an atmospheric, mid-tempo R&B and pop groove that relies on warm synth textures, subtle percussive shakers, and a relaxed bassline that allows Tyla’s vocal flair to take center stage.

Lyrically, HOT TUBS captures a mood of unhurried luxury, romantic indulgence, and sultry escapism. The songwriting—credited to Tyla Seethal alongside Samuel Awuku, Imani Lewis, Ariowa Irosogie, and Corey Marlon Lindsay-Keay—focuses on intimate moments and effortless confidence, fitting seamlessly into the album’s overarching themes of love’s highs and lows.

From a technical engineering standpoint, the recording stands out for its pristine vocal mixing by Leandro Hidalgo and mastering by Colin Leonard. The arrangement avoids over-cluttered instrumentation, allowing the ambient layers and vocal harmonies to float across the stereo field while keeping the low-end frequency smooth and controlled.

Serving as the 14th and final track on A*POP, HOT TUBS cements Tyla’s capability to glide effortlessly between high-energy Afrobeats-infused pop dance anthems and sultry, late-night R&B jams.

You can stream HOT TUBS by TYLA today across all digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.