Tyla, PUSH 2 START | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 39th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “PUSH 2 START” performed by Grammy-winning South African singer/songwriter, Tyla.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 39^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we break down “PUSH 2 START” performed by Tyla.

“The way we move, uh, skin onto skin / No separation, need no conversation, nah, nah, nah.” Oh, snap! Grammy-winning, Gen-Z, South African singer/songwriter Tyla (Tyla Laura Seethal) knows how to drop a surefire bop ( “Water” is a prime example).  With “PUSH 2 START”, the second track from her expanded debut album, TYLA+, Seethal keeps the hits coming. Sammy Soso produced the infectious bop. Notably, Tyla is impatient: “Time is tickin’, it’s takin’ you too long / Right before I decide to go home.” Boy, you better get it together!

“PUSH 2 START” benefits from a sickening groove at the onset. That beat kicks ass and takes names! The production is well-rounded. The rhythmic synth ups the ante.  As for Tyla, she sounds sweet as she sings.  The melodies are ear-catching, particularly the crème de la crème, the chorus:

“Act like you heard me

Only serve it up if you deserve me, yeah

Pull up and earn me (Pusha, pusha)

Push to start (Pusha, pusha).”

Ooh-wee! The post-chorus is an extension of the sexy, musical goodness! “Pushin’ on my buttons with no hesitation (‘Tation) /Gas me up, give me motivation (‘Vation),” she sings, continuing, “So tell me where we goin’, pick a destination (‘Nation) / Gas me up, give me motivation now (Nah).” Tyla also released “PUSH 2 START (REMIX)” featuring reggae/dancehall veteran Sean Paul. Paul’s impact is felt from the start of the “START (REMIX),” with ample Sean-ness infused throughout (“Baby girl, you ah the badess to be honest / Hottest girl pon the planet and a no just Johannesburg”). “PUSH 2 START” is sickening !

Tyla // TYLA+ // FAX / Epic // 2024

Tyla, PUSH 2 START: Bangerz N Bopz No. 39 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; FAX / Epic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]