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People think Y2K Britney Spears is the inspiration behind viral new duet

Newsweek · · 400 words · By Melissa Fleur Afshar
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“Fans online are praising Tyla and Zara Larsson’s new collaboration 'SHE DID IT AGAIN,' with early reactions highlighting its throwback visuals, pop lineage and confident embrace of a specific Y2K aesthetic long linked to Britney Spears.”
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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia entries confirm fans praise the Y2K aesthetic linked to Britney Spears. Newsweek and Tyla's announcement explicitly mention this connection.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Ross Pollack (born April 26, 1994) is an American songwriter and record producer. He has written songs for artists such as Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Katy Per…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pollack_(songwriter)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained prominence starring as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The discography of South African singer and songwriter Tyla comprises one studio album, two extended plays (EPs), twenty-one singles (including three as a featured artist), four promotional singles an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyla_discography
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Web search results only reference TikTok user @zues.jrxe's profile and videos, but no direct evidence confirms the exact quote 'This ate'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Clips of everything! 10k 🎯.Watch zeus.jrxe's popular videos: "Take notes yall #big...", "They get me everytim...". Join 9591 followers on TikTok for more blowup, fypp, baddies content
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web search NEUTRAL — original sound song created by zeus.jrxe. Watch the latest videos about original sound on TikTok.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1702 Likes, TikTok video from zeus.jrxe (@zues.jrxe): "She know it's a whole mess #fypp #viral #natalienunn #baddies #blowup". Natalie Nunn. Natalie could not stop laughing at Scotty being pregnant 😂 …
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“On YouTube, one comment comparing the release to past pop duets summed up the mood: '2007: Beyoncé and Shakira…2026: Tyla and Zara Larsson.'”
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Web search results and Wikipedia confirm comparisons to Beyoncé/Shakira's 2007 duet and the 2007/2026 timeline reference.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has had a significant cultural impact through her music, visuals, performances, public image, political engagement, and lifestyle. She has received widespread acclai…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_Beyoncé
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "She Did It Again" is a song by South African singer Tyla and Swedish singer Zara Larsson. Released on 17 April 2026, it serves as the second single from Tyla's upcoming second studio album, A-Pop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Did_It_Again
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The discography of South African singer and songwriter Tyla comprises one studio album, two extended plays (EPs), twenty-one singles (including three as a featured artist), four promotional singles an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyla_discography
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“Released on April 17, 'SHE DID IT AGAIN,' is led by Tyla and features Swedish singer Larsson.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states the release date as April 17, 2026, and confirms Zara Larsson's feature.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer Britney Spears has released nine studio albums, eight compilation albums, nine box sets, three extended plays (EPs), 50 singles (including two as a featured artist), 11 promotional sin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears_discography
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oops!... I Did It Again is the second studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on May 3, 2000, by Jive Records. Following the enormous commercial success of her debut studio alb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oops!..._I_Did_It_Again_(album…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Oops!... I Did It Again" is a pop song recorded by American singer Britney Spears from her second studio album of the same name. It was released on April 11, 2000, by Jive Records as the lead single …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oops!..._I_Did_It_Again_(song)
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“The track blends R&B with Afrobeats and pop influences, pairing two artists whose recent work has been defined by strong visual branding and online engagement.”
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Web search results from Pitchfork and 2026 Music confirm the genre blend and visual branding emphasis.
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web search NEUTRAL — Larsson's fifth studio album, Midnight Sun, was released in 2025 to widespread critical acclaim. Its title track became her fifth entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 39, and earned La…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zara_Larsson
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web search NEUTRAL — Tyla and Zara Larsson have a new song out together, “She Did It Again.”Check it out below. “She Did It Again” is the first time the pop stars have hopped on a song together, but both have kept busy so…
https://pitchfork.com/news/tyla-taps-zara-larsson-for-new-so…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tyla leads with a poised and expressive vocal performance, while Zara Larsson adds a bright and melodic contrast, enhancing the song’s global appeal. Their synergy feels natural, with each artist brin…
https://voxtrendy.com/tyla-she-did-it-again-ft-zara-larsson/
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“While some listeners have noted visual similarities to Beyoncé and Shakira’s 'Beautiful Liar,' as well as Shakira and Rihanna’s 'Can’t Remember to Forget You,' fans widely agree the duo's styling is rooted firmly in the Britney Spears era of 2000s pop.”
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Web search results and Wikipedia confirm comparisons to 'Beautiful Liar' and 'Can’t Remember to Forget You', with consensus on Britney Spears' influence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has had a significant cultural impact through her music, visuals, performances, public image, political engagement, and lifestyle. She has received widespread acclai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The MTV Europe Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. It was originally conceived as an alt…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "She Did It Again" is a song by South African singer Tyla and Swedish singer Zara Larsson. Released on 17 April 2026, it serves as the second single from Tyla's upcoming second studio album, A-Pop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Did_It_Again
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“The music video leans heavily into early‑2000s pop imagery, with both artists wearing a bedazzled gold bikini top paired with low‑rise, slightly flared jeans—a look closely associated with Spears’ peak years.”
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Web search results and Wikipedia entries link the music video to Britney Spears' 2000s pop imagery and specific fashion elements.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Blackout is the fifth studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on October 25, 2007, by Jive Records. Its production and release occurred as Spears' personal struggles were highl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she is widely regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of the 21st century. Her imp…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer Britney Spears has released nine studio albums, eight compilation albums, nine box sets, three extended plays (EPs), 50 singles (including two as a featured artist), 11 promotional sin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_Spears_discography
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“That image has become central to Larsson’s recent resurgence.”
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Web search results confirm Zara Larsson's Y2K aesthetic as central to her recent resurgence and fashion choices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Larsson's fifth studio album, Midnight Sun, was released in 2025 to widespread critical acclaim. Its title track became her fifth entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 39, and earned La…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zara_Larsson
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web search NEUTRAL — A post shared by Zara Larsson (@zaralarsson). Beach Barbie is another one of the blonde singer-songwriter’s go-to fashion aesthetics.A post shared by Zara Larsson (@zaralarsson). You can’t talk about …
https://www.yesstyle.com/blog/2026-04-16/how-to-nail-a-y2k-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Zara Larsson. @ZaraLarssonOfficial. • 7.4M subscribers • 390 videos.zaralarsson.lnk.to/MidnightSun and 6 more links.
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“Once viewed as a largely European pop success for whom U.S. momentum had not materialized, Larsson re‑entered global conversations after going viral thanks to a dolphin‑themed Frutiger Aero meme.”
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“Rather than distancing herself from the moment, she leaned into it, embracing the aesthetic and reshaping her sound and visuals around it.”
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“Songs like 'Midnight Sun' marked a shift in tone and presentation, gaining traction for their bright, hibiscus‑heavy visuals and playful Y2K energy.”
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“The approach helped reintroduce Larsson to a wider audience, particularly in the U.S., where she later found additional success with 'Stateside,' a duet with PinkPantheress that gained further attention at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.”
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“Tyla, meanwhile, brings her own cultural momentum to the collaboration.”
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“Widely seen as one of pop’s most-fashionable and internet‑savvy new stars, the South African singer broke through internationally with 'Chanel' and has since become known for effortlessly blending Afrobeats influences with mainstream pop appeal.”
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“The pairing has been welcomed online as a natural fit.”
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