Tyla Holds Your Attention in the Sizzling Visuals for “Jump”

“Jump,” which features Gunna and Skillibeng, is the latest single from the South African superstar’s debut album to get the video treatment.

Tyla in the music video for “Jump.”

Tyla in her latest music video for “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.

Screenshot from "Jump" by Tyla, YouTube.

After snagging four nominations at the 2024 BET Awards, the South African singer has gone back to promoting her self-titled debut album, this time releasing the visual of one of its songs.

“Jump,” which features the Jamaican artist Skillibeng and the American rapper Gunna, is the latest release to get a visual treatment. The colorful video is shot by Nabil and moves with artistic eccentricity through its choice settings in South Africa and Jamaica.

Since her rise through scenic stardom to global sensation, Tyla has been intent about showcasing the intimate beauty of her South African experiences, whether it’s through keeping her natural accent when speaking, or telling stories of her youth. In her, the country gets a Gen Z representative that has positioned it in a new, great light, and on “Jump” she does so visually.

Nabil’s picture gets a stellar muse in the person of Tyla, whose lithe frame is centered in different scenes. From a cloth-suffused backyard, to a balcony, “Jump” offers a view into the idiosyncrasies of a party. Even down to the scenes showing the insides of a building, there’s a cinematic urgency that makes the visual appealing. And through Tyla’s natural ability to catch attention and retain it, the video’s three minute-plus runtime holds onto the viewer’s gaze with intensity.

The song itself, while also a call to dance, is primarily about self-confidence and the scenes exude that sort of personality. Sun-streaked for most parts, it evokes the bustling period of summer, where people get out and lay their hair down after months of intense work.

With Skillibeng bringing his sensual dancehall sensibilities to the song, and Gunna’s sleek flow merging beautifully with the R&B-inspired rhythm of Tyla, the sound sets the template for what the visual achieves. And considering the realistic material director Nabil is able to incorporate while staying within the sonic universe, it’s a creative alliance that succeeds on all fronts.

Watch the video below.

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