Tyla Lands the Cover of PAPER Magazine Alongside Her New Album

Tyla is having a busy year, and PAPER Magazine has given it a cover. The South African singer is the publication's cover star, fronting a story that lands in the middle of a new album cycle and a tour already under way.

The shoot was photographed by Sara Pardini and styled by Lee Trigg, a bright, playful spread that suits the moment she is in.

Tied to a new album

The cover story connects to “A*POP,” Tyla's sophomore album, which was released on July 24, 2026. A second album is a real test for any artist, the point where early promise either settles into a career or stalls, so the timing of a magazine cover around it is no accident. Pairing the record with a major feature keeps the focus on the music while giving listeners a fresh look at how Tyla is presenting herself this time around.

On the road with the A*POP Tour

Tyla is currently on her A*POP Tour, which began in Paris. Launching a run named after the new album keeps everything aligned: the record, the tour and now the cover all point in the same direction. Starting in Paris set an international tone from the first date, fitting for an artist whose reach stretches well beyond her home country.

A fashion chapter too

Music is not the only thing on Tyla's plate. In July 2026 she was announced as a global brand ambassador for Kate Spade New York, adding a fashion partnership to a year already full of releases and shows. That thread runs through the PAPER shoot, which leans into colour and a sense of fun rather than anything stiff or formal.

Taken together, the pieces sketch a clear picture. A new album, a tour built around it, a fashion partnership and a magazine cover all landing in the same stretch of 2026 show an artist stepping firmly into her next chapter, and PAPER caught her right in the thick of it.