Tyla also known as Tyla Seethal is a Grammy-nominated South African singer and songwriter who gained worldwide fame when she released her hit single titled “Water” on July 28, 2023.
Before the release of “Water,” Tyla (21 years old) was known for her single “Getting Late” featuring Kooldrink.
Tyla Net Worth ($25 Million)
Tyla, who has recently gained international fame, has accumulated substantial wealth through her career as an artist.
According to SoundCampaign, platforms like Spotify pay around $4 for every 1,000 streams and approximately $400 for 100,000 streams.
However, results may be lower based on certain conditions. In this article, our calculations were based on the given stats.
Exploring Tyla’s Spotify profile reveals that her most popular song, “Water,” has been streamed over a staggering 287,507,539 million times.
This implies that Tyla earned an estimated $1,150,000 from “Water” alone on Spotify. Taking eight more of Tyla’s popular songs into account, the breakdown is as follows:
- Water Remix: $8,268,716
- Truth or Dare: $3,399,720
- Girl Next Door: $3,508,444
- Water: $2,437,736
- To Last: $2,202,512
- Been Thinking: $1,494,692
- On and On: $559,676
- Butterflies: $538,180
The total value of these nine songs amounts to $23,559,676.
Apart from Spotify, Tyla generates income through various avenues such as ticket sales during concerts, invitations, tours, the sale of discs, brand partnerships, and sponsorships. Additionally, she earns money from YouTube ads on her YouTube account.
Considering these multiple income streams, her net worth is estimated to be $25 million. Please, note that these were the values as calculated when this post was made.
The streams she has received on each song are estimated to rise. Also, we’d like you to know that Tyla’s net worth may be even higher, considering other unknown income sources and ongoing success in her career.
Tyla Biography
Tyla Laura Seethal was born on January 30, 2002, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a family with a mix of Zulu, Indian, Mauritian, and Irish backgrounds.
She finished high school at Edenglen High School in 2019, where she was the head of culture.
During high school, Tyla started sharing her original songs and covers on Instagram and sent them to prominent figures in the music industry.
Her talent caught the attention of her first manager, Garth von Glehn, who helped arrange her first recording sessions.
Even though she was initially studying mining engineering, Tyla later decided to focus on her music career full-time.
Professional Career
From 2019 to 2022, Tyla Laura Seethal began her professional journey after completing high school.
She started with the song “Getting Late,” produced by Kooldrink, which gained immense popularity in South Africa.
The music video, shot during the COVID-19 lockdowns, was released in January 2021 and garnered millions of views on YouTube.
Notably, it received a nomination for Music Video of the Year at the 28th South African Music Awards in 2022.
Tyla’s career took a significant leap when she signed a deal with Epic Records in the United States in May 2021.
She continued to release more songs like “Overdue” in October 2021 and “To Last” in November 2022.
In 2023, Tyla gained global recognition with her performance at the Dolce & Gabbana afterparty during Milan Fashion Week.
Following the release of “Been Thinking,” she achieved her first placements on the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
Particularly, her song “Water” made her the youngest South African and the first soloist in 55 years to enter the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tyla expanded her reach with live performances on The Bianca Show in Sweden and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in the United States.
The music video for “Water,” released in October 2023, quickly became popular on YouTube which has so far gotten 88 million views within just 2 months of its release.
Tyla collaborated with Summer Walker on a remix of “Girls Need Love,” featured in the Girls Mix extended play.
Concluding the year on a high note, she announced the release of her debut studio album, “Tyla,” in March 2024.
Simultaneously, Tyla unveiled three promotional singles, “Truth or Dare,” “On and On,” and “Butterflies.”
Her remarkable achievements earned her a Grammy Awards nomination for Best African Music Performance with “Water” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards which will be held in February 2024.
Discography
Here is a list of some songs that have been released by Tyla.
- Water
- Water Remix
- Truth or Dare
- On and On
- Girl Next Door
- Butterflies
- Been Thinking
- To Last
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