Tyla drops 'WWP' mixtape: Fans weigh in on new project
The mixtape dropped on all streaming platforms midnight of 25 July 2025 and is Tyla's first full body of work since her self-titled LP which dropped in May 2024, a few months after her 2023 smash hit ' Water .'
Fans were eager to share their thoughts on the artist's newest body of work.
WWP ( We Wanna Party ) is Tyla's second project following her self-titled LP that was released in May 2024 as well as her smash hit ' Water ,' which ranked 10th of the Billboard Hot 100.
The pop sensation's streamy new collection kicks off with Dynamite featuring Wizkid, which she previously teased at a fan event along with a song titled Chanel , which does not appear on the mixtape.
The second track Mr Media is a hip-shaker which draws on the same Afrobeats-Amapiano elements as her previous work.
The remaining tracks are Bliss which debuted in May of this year, and Is It , which dropped earlier this month.
Fans were quick to express their opinions on WWP as soon as they had a chance to listen to it.
Many enjoyed the mixtape, sharing nothing but praise for it and declaring that there are no weak tracks to be found. The overall consensus amongst these listeners is that the project is nothing short of amazing and an illustration of Tyla's talent and creativity.
Some fans, however, were disappointed for a number of reasons. Firstly, the absence of the track Chanel did not sit well with many of Tyla's fans. Many of the artist's fans were eager to have this track featured on the mixtape and were deeply disappointed when it didn't make its debut.
Secondly, some fans were not pleased with two other tracks that had been unheard until now. This sentiment extended to their overall feelings about the mixtape. Some fans even went as far as to express that the artist could benefit from better management.
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