Tyler, The Creator Drops 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' — A Raw, Unfiltered Follow-Up to 'Chromakopia'
Tyler, the Creatorhas just released his ninth studio album,DON'T TAP THE GLASS. Unveiled as a surprise drop during the Brooklyn stop of hisCHROMAKOPIAtour, the album marks a new chapter in his ever-evolving artistic journey.
Speaking on the album, Tyler shared via Instagram:
'This isn't about control or reception. It's just me again. A little louder, a little looser. Felt like letting the paint spill this time.'
The 10-track album blends Tyler's signature production quirks — lush chords, gritty drums, and unexpected tempo shifts — with a rawer, more impulsive energy. Where past projects likeCHROMAKOPIA,IGORandCall Me If You Get Lostunfolded with conceptual precision,DON'T TAP THE GLASSthrives in spontaneity. The songs feel less polished and more alive — as if caught mid-thought or mid-emotion.
The album opens with 'Big Poe,' a chaotic swirl of brass, static, and Tyler's voice arriving with no buildup — mid-thought, mid-sentence, mid-chaos. The energy is heavy but playful, like something on the edge of boiling over. It doesn't ask you to follow. It just pulls you in. From the start, it's clear this album isn't about polish — it's about release.
A shift in tone comes with 'I'll Take Care of You.' Built around rich synth layers and pitch-warped vocals, the track echoes the emotional softness of IGOR but lands in something more fragile. Tyler sings as if he's trying to hold something together while letting it fall apart. The production is full of haze — dreamlike, melancholy, almost protective. It's not a love song, exactly. It's more like a flicker of care in the middle of emotional static.
The final track, 'Tell Me What It Is,' doesn't close the album with resolution — it fades out with uncertainty. Tyler's voice is quieter here, almost resigned, as he circles around unanswered questions. It feels like he's standing still for the first time, letting the dust settle after everything else has burned. He ends the album with an eerie, dystopian cut-off — a final bow that feels abrupt, unresolved, and intentional.
Across all ten songs,DON'T TAP THE GLASSresists definition. It doesn't aim to be cohesive or complete. This album strays from genre while still feeling entirely like him — less a statement, more a glimpse into the raw mechanics of his creative process. Instead of searching for meaning, it feels like he's letting the music speak for what he doesn't want to explain.
DON'T TAP THE GLASSis now streaming on all platforms. Listen to the full album below.
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