Barack Obama Shared His Favorite Music Of 2024, Which Of Course Includes Kendrick Lamar

kendrick lamar
Getty Image

As far as musical year wind downs go, Spotify has Wrapped and Apple Music has Replay. At Uproxx’s we have our Best Albums and Best Songs list. Still, annually the most discussed curated collection tends to come from former president Barack Obama. Yesterday (December 21), Obama shared his Favorite Music of 2024 playlist and in typical fashion users online are divided.

Last year’s list featured a plethora of rap and R&B goodies. This year’s collection spreads the love among country, reggaeton, pop, Afrobeats, and indie rock. Atop the list is Kendrick Lamar’s most recent No. 1 hitSquabble Up.” Bangers from Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Fontaines D.C., Shaboozey, and Karol G also made the cut.

See the full list below.

Kendrick Lamar – “Squabble Up”
Billie Eilish – “Lunch”
Rema – “Yayo”
Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng – “Jump”
Central Cee & Lil Baby – “Band4band”
Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey – “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing”
The Red Clay Strays – “Ramblin’”
Fontaines D.C. – “Favourite”
Asake & Travis Scott – “Active”
Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Bonny Light Horseman – “Old Dutch”
Rae Khalil – “Is It Worth It”
Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Jordan Adetunji – “Kehlani”
Artemas – “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”
Johnny Blue Skies – “Scooter Blues”
Hozier – “Too Sweet”
Leon Bridges – “Peaceful Place”
Tommy Richman – “Million Dollar Baby”
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman – “Right Back to It”
Myles Smith – “Stargazing”
Jack White – “That’s How I’m Feeling”
Moses Sumney – “Gold Coast”
Karol G – “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
FloyyMenor & Cris MJ – “Gata Only”

X (Twitter)

Coldplay, Tyla, And Others Are Set To Perform At The 2024 Billboard Music Awards This Month

Coldplay Chris Martin 2022
Getty Image

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are set to air on December 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox (or on-demand via Paramount+). Aside from the awards themselves, the broadcast will also feature performances, and now we’re getting a clearer idea of who’s involved.

Today (December 4), it was revealed that Coldplay has joined the show. This news follows the announcements of Seventeen, Teddy Swims, and Tyla as performers earlier this week.

Coldplay is a finalist in a pair of categories this year: Top Duo/Group and Top Rock Touring Artist. It seems like they have a good shot in at least the latter category, considering their Music Of The Spheres tour has brought in about a billion dollars (not hyperbole) as the highest-grossing rock tour ever.

Meanwhile, both Swims and Tyla are in the running for a number of awards. Tyla is up for Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist, Top Afrobeats Artist, Top R&B Album (for Tyla), Top R&B Song (for “Water”), and Top Afrobeats song (for “Truth Or Dare,” “Water,” AND “Jump” with Gunna and Skillibeng). As for Swims, he’s a finalist for Top New Artist, Top Song Sales Artist, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Streaming Song, Top Radio Song, Top Selling Song, Top Billboard Global 200 Song, and Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song (all for “Lose Control”). Seventeen is also up for Top K-Pop Touring Artist.

Tyla Unveils Vibrant Music Video for “Shake Ah” to Launch Detty December

unnamed

unnamed

South African sensation Tyla kicks off Detty December with the release of the official music video for “Shake Ah,” a lively single featured on the deluxe edition of her debut album, TYLA+. The track includes collaborations with rising South African talents Tony Duardo, EZ Maestro, and Optimist.

Filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the video captures Tyla as the centerpiece of a high-energy dance party, showcasing her chemistry with collaborator Optimist. “Shake Ah” follows the success of Tyla’s TYLA+ visuals, including the fan-favorite “Push 2 Start,” which has already amassed 11 million views on YouTube.

With its infectious rhythm and vibrant setting, “Shake Ah” solidifies Tyla’s growing reputation as a global pop-R&B trailblazer.

The post Tyla Unveils Vibrant Music Video for “Shake Ah” to Launch Detty December appeared first on The Source Magazine.

Tyla’s Steamy ‘Shake Ah’ Video Brings South African Swag To Brazil

After sharing a music video for “Push 2 Start” from the deluxe version of her self-titled debut album, South African singer Tyla has dropped another visual from the project, this time for the posse cut “Shake Ah.” The song features three more South African rising stars: EZ Maestro, Optimist, and Tony Duardo.

The four artists bring their talents and unique cultural flair to a new continent in the steamy clip, wining it up at a Carnival-inspired party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Toward the end, Tyla dons a mas outfit bedecked in feathers and jewels, uniting the two cultures in the way that only she can.

Even as she continues to promote Tyla, Tyla appears to have already gotten started on the next phase of her career. Late last month, she released a new song, “Tears,” as a promotional single alongside Coke Studio. She also announced a hometown show in Johannesburg on December 4, which is one heck of a way to close out a year that included dropping her debut and nabbing a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance thanks to her breakout hit, “Water.”

Watch Tyla’s “Shake Ah” video featuring EZ Maestro, Optimist, and Tony Duardo above.

Tyla’s deluxe self-titled album is out now via Epic Records. You can find more information here.

Stanley 1913 Partners with Tyla for Limited-Edition Tyger Quencher Release

image002

image001

Stanley 1913, the lifestyle brand renowned for its innovative food and drinkware, has partnered with global music sensation Tyla to launch an exclusive 40oz Quencher H2.0 FlowState™ Tumbler. The limited-edition “Tyla Tyger Quencher” became available today at 12 p.m. ET.

Celebrating Tyla’s music and artistry, the tumbler features a rich, dark brown hue with color-shifting tones, bronze shimmer accents, and a tiger stripe pattern. It also includes Tyla’s signature tiger scratch beneath the Stanley 1913 logo, blending functionality with bold design.

“I am proud of my collaboration with Stanley 1913, an iconic brand that brings communities together by blending culture and style—just like my music,” said Tyla. “This exclusive Quencher reflects my love for beautiful design and literally celebrates ‘Water.’”

Stanley 1913’s Chief Brand Officer, Graham Nearn, emphasized the synergy between the brand and the artist. “Tyla has redefined culture by fusing genres and setting trends. Our innovation and ability to move at the speed of culture make this collaboration a natural fit.”

The Tyger Quencher, a stylish addition to Stanley 1913’s lineup, underscores the brand’s dedication to merging cultural relevance with everyday essentials.

The limited-edition Quencher is officially available for your readers to shop exclusively on stanley1913.com.

The post Stanley 1913 Partners with Tyla for Limited-Edition Tyger Quencher Release appeared first on .

Tyla Debuts New Single “Tears” with Concert in Johannesburg

unnamed (14)

unnamed (14)

GRAMMY-winning global music sensation Tyla has dropped her latest single, “Tears,” in collaboration with COKE STUDIO™. To celebrate the release, Tyla will perform the track live for the first time on December 4 in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. The exclusive concert, hosted by COKE STUDIO™ in partnership with Spotify, will spotlight Tyla’s distinctive artistry and sound.

“My music is all about creating connections, sharing culture and influences from all over the world, and I know fans will feel that in ‘Tears,’” Tyla shared. “I can’t wait to see everyone, including my fans, friends, and family, in Johannesburg and share this unforgettable experience together.”

Concert attendees will enjoy a unique COKE STUDIO™ fan experience, featuring autographed merchandise, product sampling, and prize giveaways. Fans unable to attend in person can catch Tyla’s debut performance of “Tears,” via a global livestream, ensuring her message of connection and culture reaches audiences worldwide.

The post Tyla Debuts New Single “Tears” with Concert in Johannesburg appeared first on .

Tyla Wants To Take Your ‘Tears’ On Her New Acoustic Song

Earlier this month, Tyla released a video for “Push 2 Start,” a new song from her deluxe edition of Tyla. Now she’s back with more new music, as today (November 20), she shared “Tears.”

On the track, Tyla wants to take on a loved one’s burden as she sings on the chorus, “Give all your tears to me / Give all your tears to me / If you try and you try and nothing works / Baby, you don’t have to hurt / Give all your tears to me / And I’ll cry them for you.”

Tyla released the song in collaboration with Coke Studio. She’s also set to perform the track live for the first time in a hometown concert (in collaboration with Coke Studio and Spotify) in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 4.

Meanwhile, after starting her 2024 by canceling tour dates, the year went on an upward trajectory for Tyla. She shared a video for her Travis Scott-featuring remix of “Water,” she collaborated with Becky G on “On My Body,” she unveiled her self-titled debut album and followed it with a deluxe edition in September, she connected with Spinall and Omah Lay on “One Call,” and she performed at the 2024 BET Awards.

Listen to “Tears” above.

Tyla Had To Quickly Clarify After Her Seemingly Wild Guilty Pleasure Pick

tyla
Getty Image

Tyla became a star in 2023 with her hit single “Water,” and since then, she hasn’t found herself in any sort of real public trouble. She’s doing her best to avoid any misconceptions about her favorite pastimes, too.

During a red-carpet interview at the MTV EMAs (as seen in this video), Tyla was asked for her guilty pleasure, and she responded, “Ooh! My guilty pleasure… Coke.” Then, quickly realizing that her pick could be misinterpreted as drugs instead of soda, she clarified, “Not ‘coke’ coke! Coca-Cola!”

At the EMAs, Tyla won the awards for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act, and was also nominated for Best New.

Tyla had a big 2024 after it got off to a rough start when she had to cancel tour dates. Her Travis Scott-featuring remix of “Water” got a video, she collaborated with Becky G on “On My Body,” she released her self-titled debut album (followed by a deluxe edition last month), she linked up with Spinall and Omah Lay on “One Call,” and she gave a memorable performance at the 2024 BET Awards. Just last week, she also released a video for “Push 2 Start,” one of the new songs from her deluxe edition of Tyla.

Tyla Buffs Her Body At A Car Wash In Her Colorful ‘Push 2 Start’ Video

A little under four weeks since she re-released her well-received self-titled debut album, Tyla shares the video for the newly added single “Push 2 Start.” In it, Tyla and her girls take over a car wash, dancing on and between the freshly washed sports cars, getting soapy, and even indulging in some booty buffing while getting a fresh coat of paint. The tail end of the clip pays homage to Tyla’s Indian roots, nodding to the Hindu festival of colors, love, and spring, Holi with spray paint instead of throwing colored powder.

The deluxe version of Tyla puts a feather in the cap on Tyla’s standout 2024. Although she was forced to cancel her first-ever headlining tour in the US, she made up for it with the successful launch of her debut album, as well as collaborations with global superstars like Becky G and Travis Scott. Her standout performances and award wins at the BET Awards and MTV VMAs built on her legend, despite the controversy that followed the latter (arguably, the fact that there even was a controversy, however minor, is evidence of Tyla’s pop culture dominance). She was also acknowledged by the Grammys, proving that her star is only going to rise in the coming months and years as she continues to represent South Africanmusic on the global stage.

You can watch Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” video above.

Halle Bailey’s 007-Inspired Halloween Costume Channeled Her Inner Super Spy — And Her Namesake

halle bailey
Getty Image

The Halloween costumes have been pretty good so far this year. The stars are reaching into their genre bag, with Megan Thee Stallion’s Teen Titans costume earning the approval of DC Studios CEO James Gunn, and Halle Bailey channeling her namesake in her 007-inspired costume.

Halle posted photos of her simple but inspired costume on Twitter, showing off the iconic orange bikini and white knife belt of infamous Bond girl Jinx, from Die Another Die, as portrayed by Halle Berry (who Bailey sometimes gets mistaken for). The costume hails from Jinx’s second appearance in the film and one of its most recognizable scenes, when the NSA agent emerges from the ocean in the striking swimsuit — an homage to a prior Bond girl, Honey Ryder (portrayed by Ursula Andress) from the first 007 film, Dr. No.

Halle Berry is turning out to be a favorite of Gen Z stars’ 2024 Halloween costumes, as South African singer Tyla and rapper Coi Leray also donned costume sfrom the actress’ oeuvre, albeit much earlier in her filmography. Tyla went with an homage to Berry’s Flintstones character, Sharon Stone (ha), while Coi opted for Berry’s take on Catwoman from the oft-maligned (yet, somehow, much beloved) camp classic and favorite celebrity Halloween costume.