Tyla announces ‘She Did It Again’ with Zara Larsson and the first look has fans thinking of Shakira and Beyoncé’s ‘Beautiful Liar’

Fans spot echoes of Shakira and Beyonce as Tyla and Zara Larsson tease a dance heavy collaboration

Tyla has set social media buzzing after revealing a first glimpse of her upcoming single “She Did It Again”, a collaboration with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson scheduled for release on Friday, April 17. The South African singer shared the announcement on Instagram, posting an image of the two artists together that quickly sparked conversation among fans across platforms.

The photo shows Tyla and Larsson positioned in a striking dance pose, leaning close together as if caught mid choreography. Their stance and styling immediately reminded many viewers of the iconic visual associated with Shakira and Beyoncé’s 2007 duet “Beautiful Liar”. Within minutes of the post going live, fans began drawing comparisons between the new collaboration and the famous pop partnership that dominated the charts nearly two decades ago.

 

 

 

 

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The resemblance has become one of the main talking points surrounding the reveal. Several commenters noted that the body language and framing in Tyla’s teaser image echoed the dramatic promotional imagery used during the “Beautiful Liar” era, when Shakira and Beyoncé were photographed in similarly choreographed poses. That single went on to become a global hit and remains one of the most recognisable pop collaborations of the 2000s.

While Tyla has not confirmed whether the visual similarity was intentional, the comparison has only increased anticipation for the track. The singer has steadily built momentum over the past few years with a string of viral songs and high profile performances, gaining international attention for her blend of pop, R&B and amapiano influences. Collaborating with Larsson adds another major name to her growing list of musical partners.

Larsson herself has long been associated with dance driven pop hits and energetic performances. Known for songs that combine strong vocals with choreography friendly production, the Swedish star appears to be a natural fit for a collaboration built around rhythm and movement.

The Instagram announcement was brief but effective. Tyla simply revealed the title, “She Did It Again”, and confirmed the release date of April 17, leaving fans to speculate about the sound and concept of the track. The visual teaser, however, offered a clue that dance could play a central role in the project.

Social media reactions arrived quickly, with many users praising the pairing of the two performers and predicting that the track could become one of the season’s major pop releases. Others focused on the nostalgic connection to “Beautiful Liar”, describing the image as a modern echo of the earlier pop moment.

Whether the comparison proves accurate once the music arrives remains to be seen. For now, the teaser image has achieved exactly what a first look is meant to do. It has captured attention, sparked debate and placed Tyla and Zara Larsson firmly in the centre of pop conversation ahead of the song’s release on Friday.