Tyla Drops Acoustic-Guitar Driven Ballad ‘Tears’: Listen to the New Single

Tyla dropped her new single “Tears” for Coke Studio 2024 on Wednesday (Nov. 20) via FAX and Epic Records.

Produced by Stargate, the acoustic guitar-driven ballad strikes a chord with anyone who’s going through it and needs a shoulder to cry on. And the “Water” hitmaker sticks to her aquatic theme. “I’m a river you can’t float in/ I would never let you drown/ When your eyes turn into oceans/ I’ll be there before the first drop hits the ground,” she sings in the second verse.

The Grammy-winning popiano star, who recently picked up three awards at the 2024 MTV EMAs, will perform the track live for the first time during a special hometown performance in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Dec. 4 hosted by Coke Studio in collaboration with Spotify.

“My music is all about creating connections, sharing culture and influences from all over the world, and I know fans will feel that in ‘Tears,’” she said in a press release. “I can’t wait to see everyone, including my fans, friends and family, in Johannesburg and share this unforgettable experience together.”

Concertgoers will have the opportunity to experience Coke Studio through an exclusive fan experience, which will include autographed merchandise tables, product sampling and prize giveaways. Fans who can’t make it out to Joburg can watch Tyla’s performance on a global livestream.

The 2024 edition of Coca-Cola’s longstanding global Coke Studio program features music created by artists in collaboration with Coke itself. Promoted and distributed by those artists’ labels, the music is supported by label partner Universal Music Group (UMG), which is assisting with promotional and playlist strategy.

Watch Tyla perform “Tears” in her Coke Studio Session below.