Tyla and Zara Larsson have officially joined forces for the first time on “She Did It Again,” a new single that blends their distinct pop styles into one polished, rhythmic release (and now I have plenty of new pop music going into the weekend, a major win!).
The track serves as the second single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album, A-Pop, signaling another step in her rapid rise since breaking through with “Water.” Alongside the release, the pair dropped a music video that moves between stark desert landscapes and cascading waterfall scenes, giving the project a cinematic feel without leaning on heavy spectacle.
A First-Time Collaboration Built Online and in the Studio
Although this marks their first official duet, the connection between the two artists started well before the studio session. Both had been aware of each other’s work and followed one another on social media.
“I have been a fan of hers from afar for a few years and we have followed each other on socials for a while,” Tyla told Vanity Fair. The two eventually met in London during a night out at The Box, which led to an unexpected creative spark.
Larsson recalled hearing an early snippet online and immediately wanting in. “I heard the song the night she posted the snippet on Instagram and I was like ‘damn, I wish I was on this,” she said. “She hit me up and we went out to dinner and the studio after,” Tyla added. “Cut to us playing our music for each other in the studio and she asked me to be on it. I was blushing!” she said, before summing up the moment as: “the rest was herstory.”
A Sound That Blends Two Pop Eras
Sonically, “She Did It Again” sits at the intersection of Tyla’s smooth, genre-blurring approach and Larsson’s bright, hook-driven pop instincts. The production leans light and fluid, built to emphasize rhythm rather than density.
“I want people to listen to this to feel free and hot,” Larsson said.
Tyla noted that the collaboration helped steer the track deeper into pop territory without shifting away from her core identity. “It’s where I am right now musically, and I feel like collaborating with Zara pushes the song further into pop territory without losing what I wanted it to feel like,” she said.
Both artists have kept busy individually. Larsson is currently on her Midnight Sun tour and has been teasing a potential remix project following recent releases (perhaps Tyla will be on this deluxe album…only time will tell!). Tyla, meanwhile, released her debut self-titled album in 2024 and has continued building momentum with singles including “Push 2 Start” and “Chanel,” along with high-profile collaborations with artists such as Travis Scott and Lisa.
Visual Direction: Minimal Styling, Max Impact
The music video for “She Did It Again” leans on contrast rather than complexity, placing the artists in natural settings that shift between desert heat and waterfall movement.
Stylistically, the approach was intentionally stripped back. Tyla’s stylist Ron Hartleben and Larsson’s stylist Emma Oleck worked to keep focus on performance and presence rather than heavy styling concepts.
“We really wanted to strip everything back and let the girls shine through the music and their natural beauty,” Hartleben said, noting that earthy tones and neutral palettes guided the wardrobe choices.
Larsson’s looks included fringed Cavalli pants and a metallic body paired with an archival Jean Paul Gaultier wrap skirt, designed to emphasize movement without distraction. Oleck said the goal was contrast. “There was a clear intention to contrast Zara’s current ultra-vibrant, high-glam world with something more organic, while still honoring that unapologetic pop energy she carries so well,” she said.
A Modern Pop Pairing With Nostalgic Energy
The collaboration fits into a long tradition of pop pairings that define eras, from Beyoncé and Lady Gaga to Madonna and Britney Spears. But instead of leaning on choreography-heavy visuals or maximalist production, Tyla and Larsson opt for something looser and more instinctive.
Larsson described the shoot as a surreal moment in real time. “After we shot the first scene I remember us looking at each other laughing like ‘wow, this is our lives!,’” she said. “How amazing!” (I’m jealous tbh…)
For both artists, “She Did It Again” represents a meeting point between two rising pop identities, one rooted in South African sonic warmth, the other shaped by European pop precision, resulting in a collaboration that feels deliberate without losing spontaneity (and my hips are vibrating, so you know that’s a good sign!).