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Stanley C’s Favorite Songs Of 2024 — Finale
The Top 10
10. ART — Tyla
“ART” is amapiano at its most sophisticated and radiant. From the gorgeous music video to the lyrically inspired verses, “ART” showcases the depth by which amapiano artists could take their sound. Tyla sings exquisitely over spacious amapiano drums and soulful South African rhythms, demonstrating the relaxed nature of their hits. You can listen to this song sitting down and standing up, and it will have the same effect on you.
In addition to the wonderful production and vocals on “ART” is the songwriting. The closer you listen to the song, the more you will notice how every line is a delightful double entendre. Fusing the colorful love-focused lines with the physical art pieces brings newfound vibrancy to an already glamorous and inspiring tune. In 2023, Tyla proved she could make a cross-cultural smash with “Water.” In 2024, with “ART”, she showed us how talented she was at turning a hit into a witty metaphor that equally rewards in-depth analysis and casual play.
