Most Millenials and Gen Z know who Tyler, The Creator, is whether you’ve heard his name on social media or listened to his songs. Tyler, The Creator is an American rapper known for his hit songs “EARFQUAKE,” with well over a billion plays, and “See You Again,” featuring Kali Uchis, which has almost 2 billion plays. Tyler, The Creator has won awards such as “The Grammy for Best Album” for his“Call Me If You Get Lost, Igor” album. He has also made albums such as“Flower Boy,” “Igor,” and “Wolf.”
Tyler’s main focus in his music is on the Hip-hop/jazz-rap side. Most
of his songs have a chill/summer vibe. Others fall into the fast-rap genre, such as “NEW MAGIC WAND,” a song with almost 700 million plays.
According to Billboard, an American music and entertainment magazine, Tyler’s album released in 2019, “Igor”, was number one on the US Billboard for the month of June, and “EARFQUAKE” was the song of the summer.
Oct. 28, 2024, Tyler released his new album, “Chromakopia.” The album includes 14 songs, some featuring artists such as Daniel Caesar, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and more. The songs and music videos are very connected throughout the album. The song “St. Chroma,” featuring Daniel Caesar, talks about finding the light with music.
Though it was very hard to depict the meaning or purpose of the song on the first listen through research and listening to the song numerous times, “St. Chroma” is a role played by Tyler, who is trying to find the light, specifically through his music. “Noi
d” ties in, talking about being paranoid about Tyler’s privacy being invaded and how his popularity perceives his public image. The word “Chroma” comes from the word “Chromatic,” which came from the Greek term “Chromos” meaning color. Tyler’s music videos show grey and black with no colors until the end, seeing he is or is attempting to find the light. The connection between those two songs alone makes the album world-class.
“Rah Tah Tah” also ties in with the theme of being paranoid and his boundaries. The wordplay in the song is witty and fits his individuality. While “Balloon” talks about independence and self-identity, it brings a way more intense beat that attempts to draw listeners in. Doechii’s feature in the song brought way more intensity than it should have. It has a completely different vibe than the rest of the album. While the meaning still ties in with the theme of the album, it was still a very efficient
song.
“Sticky,” featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne, was a completely unexpected song. The collaborations were not at all constructed for the audience. The beginning of the song, being the most upbeat and hyper, slowly decreases, influencing the overall morale of the song. The song talks about his flat-out opinions and embraces his confidence. Generally speaking, once again, Tyler expressed himself in a way we all love.
“I Hope You Find Your Way Home” is about parting ways with someone, whether it could be someone he knows personally, or fans, or his past self. While the song has a slow tempo, it still fits the genre Tyler created for him and his fans.
The songs “Hey Jane” and “Judge Judy” both tie in together while “Hey Jane” talks about Tyler’s lover being pregnant and him not knowing how to deal with becoming a father. Meanwhile, “Judge Judy” talks about Tyler accepting Judy. In the end, Judy is the pregnant version of Jane.
While those are the main songs that cover the popularity, others tie into the world he made by creating “Chromakopia.” Overall, the entire album talks about Tyler finding himself through the light and deciding how he feels about becoming a father. As the album was unexpected because certain features were said to be made, it was still an unpredictable lore no one was prepared for. Tyler has once again stunned his audience with his unique vibe and life experiences.
