Tyla steps into the booth as our latest curator, selecting a set of songs that feel intimate, stylish and full of motion. These are tracks she lives with while travelling, writing or decompressing between shows. Her picks move from quiet introspection to wide open energy, all held together by mood and detail.
in the process
Blxckie
Tyla: This is the kind of track that settles the room. It feels grounded and reflective without losing rhythm. I love songs that create space around the vocal, and Blxckie does that so well here. I listen to it when I need to slow my breathing and find a clean headspace before a performance.
Together Forever (feat. The Alchemist)
Big Sean, The Alchemist
Tyla: This one feels like late night creative energy. There is a calm confidence in the beat that I love, and Sean’s delivery has this smooth control that makes you feel like you are listening to someone who knows exactly who they are. I play it when I want to remind myself to trust my own instincts.
The Heart Pt 3
Black Hippy (Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q)
Tyla: I love the rawness of this track. It feels like watching four artists open the door to their inner world without trying to impress anyone. The emotion is loud but honest, and that kind of vulnerability is rare in a group record. It always inspires me to write with more intention.
do what i say
kwn
Tyla: The production is playful and bright, but the writing is sharp. It has that easy confidence that makes you feel like moving even if you are tired. I love songs that keep their cool while still hitting hard. This one has become a regular warm up track for me.
BADMAN GANGSTA
Asake, Tiakola
Tyla: The bounce on this song is addictive. Asake always brings warmth and colour to a track, and Tiakola adds a smooth contrast that takes it somewhere new. It reminds me of long drives with the windows down. Pure rhythm and feeling.
MMS
Asake, Wizkid
Tyla: This feels like a gentle celebration. It has a softness that I really connect with. Wizkid and Asake blend beautifully here, creating something that is both emotional and effortless. It is a song I play when I want to lift my mood without forcing it.
VIBES DON’T LIE
Leon Thomas
Tyla: Leon always understands emotion. His production and writing feel cinematic and intimate at the same time. This song sits in that sweet space where the vocal glides over a beat that never tries too hard. It is beautiful and calm and honest.
Port Antonio
J. Cole
Tyla: Cole feels very free on this record. It sounds like he is just talking to you, one on one, with no pressure and no rush. I love music that breathes like this. It gives you space to listen, and it reminds me how powerful simplicity can be.
Soh-Soh
Odeal
Tyla: Odeal has a warm tone that I always fall for. This track feels like a conversation you can replay a hundred times. Soft, steady and full of feeling. I listen to it on quiet mornings or before I start writing.
Treasure In The Hills
Leon Thomas
Tyla: A slow burn that grows on you each time. There is a stillness to it that I find comforting. Leon’s voice carries so much soul, and the arrangement feels carefully placed around him. It is one of those songs that stays with you long after it ends.
Hotel Bel-Air
Jay Worthy, Larry June, LNDN DRGS
Tyla: This is pure luxury energy. Smooth, calm and full of detail. It feels like motion but without any rush. I play it when I want to reset my mood and remind myself that moving with intention is more powerful than moving fast.
