Tyla is no stranger to creating viral hits, both in music and dance. After captivating the music industry with her infectious songs and moves, she’s now dominating TikTok once again. Following the release of her self-titled debut album, Tyla has cemented her status as one of the most exciting artists of her generation. Her groundbreaking Grammy win for Best African Music Performance for “Water” in 2024 only amplified her global appeal. Now, Tyla is back in the spotlight, setting everyone’s “For You Page” ablaze with a brand new viral dance trend.
In a nostalgic throwback video posted on May 28th, Tyla shared a clip of herself performing on stage to her energetic track “Jump.” This wasn’t just any performance; it was a showcase of her signature dance style – characterized by mesmerizing hip movements that are uniquely Tyla.
“Was an opener last year, and i was SWINGINGGGGG,” she playfully captioned the video, adding the hashtag “#tylaedit.” This post followed a viral edit by TikTok user @gelogelada, which has become widely recognized as “That Tyla edit.”
This captivating edit quickly exploded, amassing over 75 million views and a staggering 10.5 million likes. The infectious energy of the dance and the catchy beat of “Jump” proved irresistible. Since then, over 310,000 TikTok creators have embraced the sound and Tyla’s distinctive choreography, launching a full-blown dance craze. Even TikTok royalty, Charli D’Amelio, joined the trend, creating a video that surpassed even the original edit’s viewership with an impressive 102 million views.
@charlidamelioalexa has been telling me to post this dc @Tyla
The viral nature of the “Jump” dance has even sparked an inside joke on the platform. The phrase “before he sees blue sweats girl” has become associated with the dance, prompting users to try the hip-swaying moves. While the identity of the “blue sweats girl” remains somewhat debated, with some suggesting creator Brooke Monk, many point to Laura Sophia as the originator, citing her video with over 11 million likes performing the Tyla dance.
@laurasophiasotoprtratando el bailesito de tyla 🕺
Countless TikTok creators have showcased their own renditions of the viral “Jump” dance, demonstrating its widespread appeal and infectious nature. From Paige Taylor to the dynamic duo The Walters Twins, and the energetic Theyloveelala, people from all corners of TikTok are putting their own spin on Tyla’s moves.
@paigetaylor.shad to give this one a shot
@thewalters2winsSend help 🤣😅 #pridemonth
@theyloveelalaIm not even mad at it tbh😂😂 #fyp #tyla #foryou
@vamp_r3miThis dance is so freakingggg addictive #tyladance #bacardidance #fyp
@lexibrookeriveraHaha well i tried
This isn’t the first time Tyla has sparked a major TikTok dance craze. Her Grammy-winning hit “Water” was also a massive TikTok phenomenon. The “Water” challenge, inspired by a video of Tyla performing the song and playfully pouring water on herself, swept across the platform, with everyone eager to recreate her sensual moves.
@hiptv__@Tyla with the Movesss 💥🔥 #tyla #tylawater #tylawaterchallenge #watertyla #hiptv #viralvideo #fyp #unclewaffles
Tyla herself expressed her excitement about the success of “Water” and the dance challenge during an interview on The Dotty Show by Apple Music. She shared her disbelief and joy in seeing A-list celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion, Christina Aguilera, and Tinashe participating in the trend.
It’s clear that Tyla possesses a unique ability to create viral dance trends on TikTok. With the “Jump” dance challenge rapidly gaining momentum, it’s evident that Tyla is not just a rising star in music but also a true dance trendsetter on TikTok. Move over, established dance figures, Tyla is claiming her throne as the queen of viral TikTok dances.
