Tyla's 'Push 2 Start' nominated for best choreography at MTV VMAs
Tyla has officially been nominated for best choreography at the 2025 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) for her high-energy, colour-splashed music video 'Push 2 Start'.
Released in November 2024, 'Push 2 Start' first appeared as an additional song on the deluxe version of Tyla’s self-titled album 'Tyla'.
The song’s popularity also skyrocketed after the release of its music video, which currently has 102 million views on YouTube, and with the release of a remix featuring dancehall legend Sean Paul.
The music video’s concept leans heavily on nostalgic aesthetics, shot in a car wash setting, with dancers in coordinated outfits and colour schemes that take you back to the early 2000s R&B and pop visuals.
The nomination comes after the hit song was certified gold in the US. It also achieved platinum status in Brazil and New Zealand. It was also certified gold in Canada and Greece and silver in the United Kingdom.
The architect behind the moves
While the spotlight is often on Tyla herself, the recognition for 'Push 2 Start' is just as much a nod to the choreographic brilliance behind her visuals, specifically her choreographer, Lee-ché Janecke, professionally known as Litchi Hov.
Janecke has quietly built a name as the creative force behind Tyla’s most celebrated stage and screen moments.
With an impressive dance background, Janecke brings together routines that tell a story and bring social media engagement.
His approach to choreography combines amapiano’s rooted cultural groove with global pop structures.
His goal is not just to create choreography that looks good; he also makes it a feel-good moment, embodying the sound’s origin while pushing the limits of what dance can be on a global stage.
The 23-year-old global sensation’s rise has not just been about catchy songs; it’s about how those songs move. From 'Push 2 Start' to 'Water' and 'Is It', Janecke has been guiding the body language of her era.
Tyla’s dance routines have become their own mode of storytelling. From the 'Water' challenge that went viral on TikTok to televised performances with complex formations, Janecke’s fingerprints are all over her visual identity.
Released in November 2024, 'Push 2 Start' first appeared as an additional song on the deluxe version of Tyla’s self-titled album 'Tyla'.
The song’s popularity also skyrocketed after the release of its music video, which currently has 102 million views on YouTube, and with the release of a remix featuring dancehall legend Sean Paul.
The music video’s concept leans heavily on nostalgic aesthetics, shot in a car wash setting, with dancers in coordinated outfits and colour schemes that take you back to the early 2000s R&B and pop visuals.
The nomination comes after the hit song was certified gold in the US. It also achieved platinum status in Brazil and New Zealand. It was also certified gold in Canada and Greece and silver in the United Kingdom.
The architect behind the moves
While the spotlight is often on Tyla herself, the recognition for 'Push 2 Start' is just as much a nod to the choreographic brilliance behind her visuals, specifically her choreographer, Lee-ché Janecke, professionally known as Litchi Hov.
Janecke has quietly built a name as the creative force behind Tyla’s most celebrated stage and screen moments.
With an impressive dance background, Janecke brings together routines that tell a story and bring social media engagement.
His approach to choreography combines amapiano’s rooted cultural groove with global pop structures.
His goal is not just to create choreography that looks good; he also makes it a feel-good moment, embodying the sound’s origin while pushing the limits of what dance can be on a global stage.
The 23-year-old global sensation’s rise has not just been about catchy songs; it’s about how those songs move. From 'Push 2 Start' to 'Water' and 'Is It', Janecke has been guiding the body language of her era.
Tyla’s dance routines have become their own mode of storytelling. From the 'Water' challenge that went viral on TikTok to televised performances with complex formations, Janecke’s fingerprints are all over her visual identity.
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