South African sensation Tyla links up with MaWhoo on a mellow new song titled “CRAZY OF ME,” off her latest project A*POP.
MaWhoo had already teased this collaboration in an earlier interview, describing it as more laid-back than fans might expect. That description fits neatly alongside the album’s broader mission of spotlighting South African talent, following similar hometown pairings with Liquideep and Babalwa M. So “CRAZY OF ME” continues that same thread of honoring Tyla’s roots on a global stage.
The production leans into a softer, more restrained groove than the album’s flashier moments. Nothing here rushes toward a big drop. Because the arrangement stays understated, both voices get room to settle into the song’s laid-back pocket.
Tyla’s delivery stays warm and unguarded, favoring intimacy over spectacle. Her tone carries genuine feeling rather than performance for its own sake. Their chemistry feels natural rather than rehearsed, the way genuine studio collaborators usually sound. So the record plays out as a shared, intimate moment rather than two separate performances stitched together.
Altogether, “CRAZY OF ME” works because both artists commit fully to that same understated, heartfelt tone. Nothing about the delivery feels overdone or rushed. That restraint gives the song real staying power within A*POP’s larger emotional arc.
“CRAZY OF ME” earns its spot on any playlist built for mellow, heartfelt South African pop.
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