Sick of hearing about Tyler, The Creator yet? Too bad — the California native is refusing to take his foot off the gas. After releasing his sixth studio album, Call Me If You Get Lost, he is now dominating the charts.
With the album recently debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, he’s also taking over the song charts. 13 of the album’s 16 tracks are now occupying Billboard’s Hot 100.
It’s one of Tyler’s biggest wins to date
To this point, “WUSYANAME” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Ty Dolla $ign has been the clear-cut most successful track from the project. The song debuted at #14. Aside from 2019’s “EARFQUAKE,” it’s Tyler’s highest-charting single to date.
Additionally, “JUGGERNAUT,” “LEMONHEAD,” “LUMBERJACK,” and “HOT WIND BLOWS” made top-50 appearances.
While most of the album appeared in the charts, “MOMMA TALK,” “BLESSED,” and “SAFARI” did not. Two of these tracks are spoken-word skits, so it’s safe to say Tyler’s music is attracting plenty of ears.
Billboard took to Twitter to reveal his full chart positions yesterday afternoon:
Tyler, the Creator debuted No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 with his latest studio offering, Call Me If You Get Lost. Tyler’s most recent album IGOR also debuted at No. 1 in 2019, making CMIYGL the second time he’s achieved this feat. Call Me If You Get Lost garnered 169,000 equivalent album units in the tracking week of July 1, according to Billboard. 114,000 of said units coming from streaming and 55,000 coming from official album sales. At the BET Awards, Tyler said, “I think a lot of people forget that I’m a rapper because I’m so multifaceted. I just had to remind everyone, ‘Don’t let the wig get it twisted, y’all n—as can’t f— with me.'”
Tyler, The Creator’s #CallMeIfYouGetLost is projecting a No. 1 debut with 175k units first week
• This will mark the highest selling debut week of his career
• Second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (by a +75k projected unit margin)
— According to Rap Daily (@rapdailytweets) June 28, 2021
The album dethroned Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR, which had previously been at number one for two weeks. This marks the second-highest rap launch of 2021, behind J. Cole’s The Off-Season, which debuted with 282,000 EAU.
Tyler, the Creator is on a media tear
In the last month before Tyler, the Creator debuted No.1 on Billboard, he has been steadily releasing content for fans. Tyler teased fans with an unconventional release method involving a slew of teasers and sketch videos on Instagram. In addition, singles like “LUMBERJACK,” and “WUSYANAME,” were released in advance, with music videos.
Tyler’s fashion label, Golf Wang, also issued a range of merchandise to coincide with the publication of Call Me If You Get Lost. Tyler did a pop-up gig at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn earlier this week. It was the venue’s first live performance since the outbreak. The event which was also live-streamed is now available on YouTube, which you can watch here.
If you’ve been keeping up with our site, you know Tyler, The Creator, has been on an absolute media tear for the past month. He’s teased fans with an unusual rollout, dropped a variety of singles, put out sketch videos, and, of course, released his new album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
But he’s not stopping there.
After releasing music videos for “LUMBERJACK,” “WUSYANAME,” and “JUGGERNAUT,” Tyler is back with a video for “CORSO.”
This video is a little different.
While most of the videos released for the album have been shorter than the songs themselves, “CORSO” comes in at 5-and-a-half minutes. Plus, it’s not just a simple video for the song.
Tyler’s latest effort serves as somewhat of a cinematic experience. Half of the video tells a story without the track playing. In fact, it even features an unreleased song playing in the background for a portion of the visual.
As of now, Tyler has released six visuals for CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Known as one of the more visually inclined artists in hip-hop, it won’t be surprising if there’s more to come.
Check out the video for “CORSO” below, and don’t forget to read our review of his new album.
It’s been just over two years since Tyler, The Creator delivered IGOR. The mixed-genre album controversially took home the Grammy award for rap album of the year. But his newest effort finds the artist-producer extraordinaire returning to his hip-hop roots.
CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST follows the format of a Gangsta Grillz tape. DJ Drama hosts the entire album, reminiscent of Kid Capri on Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.
While it may be an unwelcomed change for the average Flower Boy or IGOR fan, hardcore rap fans will recognize they’re getting to hear a version of Tyler that’s been absent since 2013’s Wolf. Frequently praised for his production, his exceptional lyrical capabilities have taken a backseat in his recent albums. This album changes that pattern.
CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST displays Tyler unapologetically as himself. He’s happy in life, he has nothing left to prove and he wants listeners to know that.
With “SIR BAUDELAIRE,” Tyler instantly opens the album with braggadocios bars over a sample-heavy beat. He even calls back his old alter-ego, Wolf Haley. Que chills down the spine of any Odd Future-era fan.
Collaboration is key
Speaking of Odd Future, there’s a Domo Genesis verse on this album. It’s a duo fans haven’t been able to enjoy in years. However, it’s not even close to the most surprising collaboration.
“LEMONHEAD” unexpectedly features 2021 XXL Freshman 42 Dugg. The following track, “WUSYANAME,” has YoungBoy Never Broke Again singing over a 90’s R&B sample. While fans wouldn’t think these street rappers would find a home on a Tyler, The Creator project, they work. Tyler proves that he is nearing a Kanye West-level of bringing the best out of artists, never settling for a lackluster feature.
If any single artist can prove that statement, it’s Lil Wayne. “HOT WIND BLOWS” includes what might be Weezy’s best verse in years. It’s his third time appearing on an album by Tyler, and he’s delivered a standout contribution every time (never forget “Smuckers“). This time, he’s back in his comfort zone with DJ Drama, who hosted his classic Dedication mixtape series.
Tyler is still the star of the show
While the features are impressive, they never outshine Tyler. One of the best tracks on the album comes as a solo effort called “MASSA.” He gets retrospective on his career, detailing his experiences with Cherry Bomb and his breakout single “Yonkers.” The beat builds up and gets more exciting as he continues to reflect on his success.
Every single album he’s put out has featured a multi-part tenth track. The trend continues with “SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE,” which features Brent Faiyaz and Fana Hues. The ten-minute track is an instant summer anthem and truly showcases Tyler’s artistry, combining upbeat pop with R&B and reggae.
While the album is largely a statement of self-positivity and happiness, it wouldn’t be a Tyler, The Creator album without a tear-jerker. “WILSHIRE” is an eight-and-a-half minute epic about forbidden love. The only track without DJ Drama drops may be the most personal on the album, and proves to be one of Tyler’s most relatable songs.
In the end, Tyler delivered
By the end of the album, listeners have had a complete experience. A joyous experience. It’s one of Tyler’s best albums to date, if not his top project. The 30-year-old showcases all of his skills to their full extent, and proves that he’s simply one of the best hip-hop artists of the 2000’s.
CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST is a beautiful display of life. It’s sincere, it’s fun and it’s impressive. Tyler shared a gem with us.
After a quick but eventful rollout, Tyler, The Creator has released his sixth studio album. Call Me If You Get Lost features 16 tracks and an incredible feature list.
While the guest appearances are not listed on streaming services, plenty of big names contributed to the album. Among the stars is YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, Brent Faiyaz, and more.
Check out the album’s full tracklist below.
01. SIR BAUDELAIRE (feat. DJ Drama)
02. CORSO
03. LEMONHEAD (feat. 42 Dugg)
04. WUSYANAME (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
05. LUMBERJACK
06. HOT WIND BLOWS (feat. Lil Wayne)
07. MASSA
08. RUNITUP (feat. Teezo Touchdown)
09. MANIFESTO (feat. Domo Genesis)
10. SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE (feat. Brent Faiyaz & Fana Hues)
11. MOMMA TALK
12. RISE! (feat. Daisy World)
13. BLESSED
14. JUGGERNAUT (feat. Lil Uzi Vert & Pharrell Williams)
15. WILSHIRE
16. SAFARI
Additionally, DJ Drama provides Gangsta Grillz-style shoutouts throughout the tape.
Call Me If You Get Lost is out now on all streaming services. Be sure to look out for our #FMKissTheRing review of the album coming next week.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is making an unexpected appearance.
In just two days, Tyler, The Creator, is releasing his new album, Call Me If You Get Lost. With a single released and plenty of promo done, the former Odd Future frontman is doing his job to get fans ready.
Excitement is brewing again with the revelation that YoungBoy Never Broke Again is featured on the album.
Yesterday, Tyler released a preview of “WUSYANAME.” The track features obvious background vocals from Ty Dolla $ign, which is interesting in itself. However, fans dug a little deeper.
Copyright takedowns appeared when fans uploaded the track to YouTube and other platforms. The takedowns reveal the track’s full name: “WUSYANAME (feat. Youngboy Never Broke Again & Ty Dolla $ign).”
Tyler continues to make interesting choices.
Certainly, YoungBoy is an unexpected surprise for this track. It has a 90’s R&B vibe, sampling H-Town’s 1994 track “Back Seat (With No Sheets).”
Of course, Tyler is no stranger to pushing boundaries with features. His last album, IGOR, had very unusual contributions from Lil Uzi Vert on “IGOR’S THEME” and Playboi Carti on “EARFQUAKE.”
Check out the preview for the track in question below.
Tyler’s new album, ‘Call Me If You Get Lost,’ is coming to us on Friday, June 25. A master hype builder, Mr. the Creator just posted another music video to prime us for the drop.
The billboard announcing the album
Announced on his Instagram, Tyler put the new video, titled ‘WUSYANAME,’ on YouTube. The video is gorgeously shot, taking place in a beach setting in the heart of a mountainous area. Once the music begins, Tyler pours out a heartfelt verse to the beautiful girl in the video, confessing love but ending the verse on the song’s title, asking for her name. The song is short, but it is likely just for video purposes, with a chance that it’s longer on the actual album. Last week, when he released the lead single, ‘LUMBERJACK,’ the video cut the song down as well.
From the LUMBERJACK music video
We also gotta acknowledge how Tyler comes in on this song. With his endless styles, there’s never any predicting as to what a new song will sound like. Here, Tyler serves rap fans some bars delivered with a masterful flow, all wrapped up in a caring vocal performance. With these two singles out, it’s fair to expect a decent amount of solid rap songs on the album. The content seems mostly love based, which is the predominant expectation in Tyler’s recent years.
Between the initial billboard, his funny videos, and lead songs, its clear that this piece will be just as unique as his other work. Beyond the consideration of rapping, Tyler, the Creator may just be the king of Hip-Hop in the last couple years and it looks like the crown might remain on his head.
Yesterday, Tyler, The Creator, treated fans to a surprise single. The new song, “LUMBERJACK,” features the former Odd Future frontman spitting braggadocios bars over a hard-hitting beat. Surprisingly, it also features energetic shouts from none other than DJ Drama.
The song’s instrumental comes from the 1994 Gravediggaz track “2 Cups of Blood.”
Tyler also released a music video for the track, though it does not feature the entire song released on streaming services.
He’s getting ready for something big.
In the past couple of weeks, the rapper-producer has been teasing fans about a possible new album. Billboards recently have appeared in various locations. They display a phone number that treats callers to a snippet of new music when they call.
Additionally, he previewed a separate snippet on social media this week.
Clearly, Tyler, The Creator, is prepping to release a new project. He’s consistently done this once every two years, dating back to 2009 with his debut mixtape Bastard.
The feature from DJ Drama and an interesting tweet even have fans wondering if the two could be working on a tape for Drama’s famous Gangsta Grillz mixtape series.
