Tyla’s “Is It” Is the Summer Song We Didn’t Know We Needed

The first beat drops, and suddenly you’re there—mid-party, right when things start to click. Laughter in the air, glasses clinking, and a track plays that makes the room pause for a second. “Who’s this?” someone asks. That track is Tyla’s latest release, “Is It”.

Released just in time for July’s warmth and the return of rooftop playlists, “Is It” feels relaxed and unbothered. It doesn’t try to announce itself. It simply moves—and takes you with it.

After the runaway success of Water, expectations were high. But rather than chasing a repeat of that moment, Tyla leans into what she’s always done well: a seamless mix of pop, Afrobeats, and amapiano. “Is It” doesn’t aim to be a spectacle. The rhythm flows naturally, her vocals slip in effortlessly, and the melody stays long after the song ends.

She plays with curiosity in the lyrics, keeping things light and teasing. “Is it me, or is it hot in here?” she asks—not demanding an answer, just letting the line hang. It’s the kind of thing you hear across a room, said with a smile and a raised brow. The openness is part of the charm.

Production-wise, the track keeps it clean. The amapiano pulse is there, but tucked into smooth, pop-friendly textures. Nothing overwhelms. Instead, it all fits together in a way that works both on headphones and through open windows on a breezy afternoon.

What really makes “Is It” stand out is how comfortable it sounds. Tyla doesn’t seem to be chasing charts or trends. She sounds settled, like someone who knows what her sound is and is content to let it breathe. There’s no tension in the performance—just ease.

Will “Is It” climb the charts like Water? Maybe. Maybe not. But that’s not the point. What matters is that it holds its own. It settles in, invites a second listen, and doesn’t wear out its welcome. Tyla might be the one asking the questions this time, but with “Is It”, she already seems to know the answer.