South African star Tyla is reportedly pursuing Grammy recognition across a wide range of categories for the 2027 awards, with her album APOP and several tracks submitted for consideration, including “PBT,” her collaboration with Travis Scott and Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel.
The reported entries span pop, R&B, rap, dance and African music, highlighting the range of sounds and international collaborations associated with Tyla’s latest body of work.
According to submission information shared by The Grammy Guru and reported by music publications, Tyla’s campaign covers more than 10 Grammy categories. However, the entries remain submissions for consideration and should not be confused with official nominations. Source: DancehallMag and MP3Bullet.
‘PBT’ Brings Vybz Kartel Into the Grammy Conversation
One of the more notable entries is “PBT,” featuring Travis Scott and Vybz Kartel, which has reportedly been submitted for Best Music Video.
The collaboration brings together artists from South Africa, the United States and Jamaica, connecting different musical audiences through a single release.
For Kartel, whose influence on dancehall has extended far beyond Jamaica, the reported submission places his name alongside two major figures in contemporary global music. His appearance on the track also reflects the continued movement of Jamaican dancehall into collaborations with artists from other genres and markets.
The submission alone does not guarantee a nomination, but it puts the collaboration among the works reportedly being considered during the 2027 Grammy Awards cycle.
Tyla’s ‘APOP’ Leads the Album Campaign
Tyla’s album APOP is reportedly entered in four categories: Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.
The entries cover different aspects of the project, from its overall artistic presentation to its production quality and visual identity.
Her single “Chanel” is also a major part of the reported campaign, with entries for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video.
Other pop submissions include “That Girl” for Best Pop Solo Performance, “She Did It Again” featuring Zara Larsson for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and “Kiss” for Best Dance Pop Recording.
The breadth of the reported entries suggests a campaign designed to place Tyla’s music before voters in several distinct categories rather than relying on one single or album entry.
R&B, Rap and African Music Also Feature
Beyond pop, Tyla’s reported submissions extend into R&B and rap.
“Right Now” has reportedly been entered for Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song. Meanwhile, “Game Time,” featuring Future and FIFA Sound, is listed for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
Her African music entries include “I Don’t Care” featuring Babalwa M, “Memories” featuring Lojay, and “Body Go” featuring MOLIY, all reportedly submitted for Best African Music Performance.
The category carries particular significance for Tyla. In 2024, she won the inaugural Best African Music Performance Grammy for “Water,” helping bring further international attention to South African amapiano and its influence on contemporary pop.
Her latest reported entries continue that connection while placing her music in a broader range of genres.
Submissions Are Not the Same as Nominations
Despite the extensive campaign, the final outcome will depend on the Recording Academy’s eligibility review and voting process.
The Academy’s official process distinguishes between submitting a recording for consideration and securing a place on the final nominations list. Only entries that progress through the process become official nominees.
The 2027 Grammy nominations are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026, with the awards ceremony set for February 7, 2027. Source: Recording Academy.
For Tyla, the reported campaign brings together her African music roots, pop ambitions and collaborations with artists across several international markets. For Vybz Kartel and dancehall fans, the “PBT” entry is another development to watch as Jamaican music continues to intersect with global pop and hip-hop.
Whether the reported submissions translate into nominations remains to be seen, but the campaign places Tyla’s latest work across a notably broad range of Grammy categories.
