Tyler, The Creator is still processing the overwhelming response to his latest album, Chromakopia, which has surpassed even his own expectations. “Bro, everything I thought I knew was gone,” he admits, reflecting on the album’s success. “The songs that’ve been out for three weeks went up more than the classic records.”
Released in mid-November, Chromakopia has resonated with listeners in a way unlike anything in Tyler’s career, leaving him in awe. “It’s been a f–king crack in my reality… just crying about being 33 like a b–ch,” he says.
Just days before the album’s release, Tyler hosted his 10th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles, a festival he started in 2012. This year’s edition, now a landmark event featuring music, food, and his GOLF brand, celebrated a decade of growth, transforming the event into a mini Coachella for locals.
Tyler chose to release Chromakopia on a Monday, defying industry standards. He wanted to give fans a fresh start to the week, a move that embodies his refusal to follow the usual trends. “The hope was that people listened actively, not alongside thousands of other things that come out every Friday,” says Jen Mallory, president of Columbia Records. The bold move paid off, as the album’s success exceeded expectations.
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