After three years of anticipation, Tyler, the Creator has returned with CHROMAKOPIA, his latest studio album, marking a new chapter in his creative evolution. Released under Columbia Records, the 14-track album offers nearly an hour of immersive sound, blending genres, moods, and influences.
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CHROMAKOPIA showcases an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Doechii, GloRilla, Daniel Caesar, Thundercat, Willow Smith, Teezo Touchdown, Donald Glover, Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, and ScHoolboy Q. Each artist’s contribution adds a unique dimension, expanding Tyler’s already eclectic soundscape. This project serves as a follow-up to his 2021 Grammy-winning album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, continuing Tyler’s commitment to exploring new sonic territories.
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The album is rumored to take inspiration from Chroma the Great, a conductor character from Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth, who orchestrates colors with sound. This literary connection aligns with Tyler’s visual and thematic choices, as he embraced a monochromatic aesthetic throughout the album’s promotional cycle.
Tyler’s signature rap style remains intact, but CHROMAKOPIA sees him push his artistry further, incorporating obscure and intricate samples. The album reflects a broader musical exploration, signaling that the artist remains unafraid to evolve. Tyler’s career is defined by reinvention, with each project, from BASTARD to CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, representing a distinct sonic universe. CHROMAKOPIA continues this trend, offering listeners a bold, immersive experience.
CHROMAKOPIA is now available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.