Ayra Starr Drops 'Tornado,' Lead Single from Upcoming 'Starr Girl' Album

Ayra Starr has officially kicked off a new era with "Tornado," the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, Starr Girl. The release follows a live preview during her session at NPR's Tiny Desk, building real anticipation before the track's full arrival.

"Tornado" is a confident, self-assured anthem about owning your presence the moment you walk into a room — Starr leaning fully into her charisma over a polished, danceable production from Skillies, Shizzi, and RiotUSA. Rising star Fola features on the track, adding smooth background vocals that fans have already singled out for praise.

Starr Girl, Ayra Starr's third studio album following 19 & Dangerous and The Year I Turned 21, is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026. "Tornado" gives fans their clearest glimpse yet into the record's direction — confident, danceable, and unmistakably her.