Push 2 Start Explained

Push 2 Start
Type:single
Artist:Tyla
Album:Tyla +
Genre:
Length:2:36
Label:
Producer:Sammy Soso
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"Push 2 Start" is a song recorded by South African singer Tyla. It was released in tandem with the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut studio album on 11 October 2024, by FAX and Epic Records. It is a reggae-infused Afro-pop and amapiano song about Tyla imploring her partner to give her affection.

Background and composition

Tyla stated she simply could not move on after making "Push 2 Start" and wanted to include it on her deluxe album Tyla+ along with other songs, such as the amapiano song "Shake Ah" and contemporary R&B song "Back to You", all three were included on the deluxe album. "Push 2 Start" is a reggae-infused Afropop and amapiano song that focuses on Tyla imploring her partner to give her affection.[4] [5] [3] [1]

Music video

The music video directed by Aerin Moreno premiered on 8 November 2024 (SAST) and garnered nearly 4 million views within a week.[6] [7] The video is set at a car wash where Tyla dances with back up dancers near a vibrant backdrop. Later she spray paints herself similar to how a car would be painted and dances on a car carrier as the video concludes.[8] Several critics compared the visuals of the music video to the likes of other female artists, most notably Rihanna and Beyoncé, pointing out similar scenes from the music videos for their songs and "Shut Up and Drive" and "Crazy in Love", emphasizing the 2000s pop and R&B music video vibe.[9] [10] [11] Tyla also wears heels inspired by Rihanna in the music video.[12]

Live performances

Tyla performed a medley of "Water" and "Push 2 Start" in Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City on 15 October 2024, at the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show,[13] [14] and again in Co-op Live, Manchester, United Kingdom on 10 November, at the 30th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards.[15]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Tyla +.[16]

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Greece International (IFPI)[17] 82
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 12
South Africa (TOSAC)[19] 34
South Africa Airplay (TOSAC)[20] 4
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[21] 15
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 7

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various11 October 2024[23] [24]
United Kingdom18 October 2024Mainstream radio[25]
Italy25 October 2024Radio airplaySony Music Italy[26]
United States29 October 2024Rhythmic crossover[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Badewa . Collins . 2024-10-11 . Tyla's "Push 2 Start" + More New And Trending Songs By African Artists . 2024-11-08 . Style Rave . en-US.
  2. Richardson . Kalia . 2024-10-11 . Tyla Keeps Her Momentum Going With Deluxe Edition of Self-Titled Debut Album . 2024-11-08 . Rolling Stone . en-US . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112224259/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tyla-deluxe-edition-self-titled-debut-album-1235132334/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2024-10-11 . Tyla Keeps Her Momentum Going With Deluxe Edition of Self-Titled Debut Album . 2024-11-08 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2024-10-14 . Tyla + . 2024-11-08 . 360 Magazine . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2024-10-11 . Tyla's Self-Titled Deluxe Edition Album Features A Song In Zulu . 2024-11-08 . . en-US . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111175218/https://uproxx.com/music/tyla-album-deluxe-edition-zulu-song-push-2-start/ . live .
  6. Web site: New Video: Tyla - 'Push 2 Start' - That Grape Juice . 2024-11-08 . thatgrapejuice.net. 7 November 2024 .
  7. Web site: Tyla Radiates It Girl Energy with "PUSH 2 START" . 2024-11-15 . Stardust Magazine . en-US.
  8. Web site: Andriyashchuk . Yuriy . 2024-11-08 . Tyla releases visuals for "Push 2 Start" . 2024-11-08 . Hip Hop Vibe . en-US.
  9. Web site: Simelane . Nomonde . 2024-11-08 . Tyla channels her inner 2000s baddie in 'Push 2 Start' music video . 2024-11-12 . Bona Magazine . en-US . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112024033/https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/tyla-channels-her-inner-2000s-baddie-in-push-2-start-music-video/ . live .
  10. Web site: Butta . 2024-11-09 . Pull Up On Tyla In 'PUSH 2 START' . 2024-11-12 . SoulBounce . en-US.
  11. Web site: Tyla Stuns in a Fringed Bra in Her New 'Push 2 Start' Video . 2024-11-12 . L'Officiel USA . en . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112024801/https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/tyla-fringed-bra-push-2-start-music-video-watch . live .
  12. Web site: 2024-11-08 . Tyla Wears Rihanna's Favorite Heels In Steamy 'Push 2 Start' Music Video . 2024-11-12 . W Magazine . en . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112024100/https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/tyla-music-push-2-start-music-video-fashion-style . live .
  13. Tyla Wore a Skirt Made from Literal Bras to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show After Party. 11 November 2024. Mehera. Bonner. 16 October 2024. Cosmopolitan.
  14. Cher, Lisa, and Tyla Dominated the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway With Knockout Performances. Chelsey. Sanchez. 15 October 2024. 12 November 2024. Harper's Bazaar.
  15. Billboard. 12 November 2024. 12 November 2024. MTV EMAs Pay Tribute to Liam Payne as Taylor Swift, Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter Triumph. Richard. Smirke.
  16. Tyla + . . 2024. Media notes . FAX Records, Epic Records. 198028380218.
  17. Web site: 27 November 2024. Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 47/2024. IFPI Greece. el. 27 November 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241127085153/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html. 27 November 2024. dead.
  18. Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. 15 November 2024. 15 November 2024.
  19. Web site: Top Release Of The Week: Local & Intl Streaming. 2024-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20241125040722/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/new-releases/. 25 November 2024. The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. en-GB. dead.
  20. Web site: The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. 16 November 2024. Local and International Radio Chart Top 10 Week 46. 22 November 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241122011454/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/radio/local-international-radio-chart-top-10-week-46-2024/. live.
  21. Web site: 29 November 2024 . Top 40 – 28 november tot 05 december 2024 . Top 40 – November 28 to December 5, 2024 . 30 November 2024 . . nl . 2 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241202033943/https://nationaletop40.sr/top-40-21-tot-28-november-2024/ . live .
  22. Tyla Chart History (World Digital Song Sales). Billboard. 19 November 2024. 10 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240410023828/https://www.billboard.com/artist/tyla/chart-history/wdt/. live.
  23. Web site: 11 October 2024 . タイラ、3曲を追加収録したデビューALのDX版を配信 Daily News . 2024-10-21 . Billboard Japan. live. 31 October 2024. https://archive.today/20241031060520/https://billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/142465/2. ja . The new version includes three additional tracks: "Shake Ah" featuring Tony Duardo, Optimist, and Maestro, as well as "Push 2 Start" and "Back to You.".
  24. 2024-10-11 . Charli XCX, Jelly Roll, Halsey, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week . 2024-11-07 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  25. Web site: BBC – The 1Xtra Playlist . 25 October 2024 . . en-GB. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/WeBSx. 25 October 2024. bot: unknown.
  26. "Push 2 Start" radio date(s):
  27. Web site: Your Radio Add Recaps . 2024-10-31 . . en. 29 October 2024. live. 31 October 2024. https://archive.today/20241031052620/https://m.hitsdailydouble.com/crossover&id=343452&title=YOUR-RADIO-ADD-RECAPS.

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