When it comes to album releases, Tyler, the Creator has been the pinpoint definition of consistent over the past decade. The L.A.-based creative releases every two years during the summer season. The streak began with Goblin, and he hasn't wavered since. Tyler generated plenty of hype with his recent release, Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. The intent has certainly succeeded, with "Dogtooth" already approaching 20 million streams on Spotify. In addition, the top-trending "Sorry Not Sorry" music video is closing 10 million views on YouTube after only one week.
Tyler, the Creator has grown into a full-fledged star over his past few album releases. The Call Me If You Get Lost tour pulled in $32.6 million, making it his most successful world tour. While moonwalking in a leopard-printed shirt and silky Doc Martens, he's catapulted himself from an Internet weirdo to one of the most significant creative forces. The Odd Future native has reached a rare peak in creativity, where everything he releases is viewed with microscopes worldwide. Even his impromptu music video for the deluxe cut "Heaven On Me" has already eclipsed 2 million views. However, what are we getting next from Tyler, the Creator?
"The Estate Sale" Hints At A New Era
Much of the narrative on The Estate Sale explicitly hints at a new era for the 32-year-old. The Estate Sale has fans saying it's one of the best deluxe hip-hop projects. From the trap-heavy "Dogtooth" to the introspective "Sorry Not Sorry," the B-side of Call Me If You Get Lost reaches the original project's level. For what he described as "leftovers," the deluxe is surprisingly intimate and introspective. As aforementioned, The Estate Sale doesn't solely serve as a leftover collection of tracks. The deluxe edition guides fans into Tyler's new era, which seems far more grounded than the lavish nature of Call Me If You Get Lost.
During the music video for the closing track "Sorry Not Sorry," every era of Tyler's career is visually portrayed. He is beating up the Call Me If You Get Lost version of himself. With his shirt off and sporting a minimalist outfit, the enraged look on his face implies that he's fully ready for what's next. This aligns with the narrative of the song. Tyler apologized to the many people in his life who he hurt intentionally or unintentionally. Tyler states, "Sorry to the guys I had to hide / Sorry to the girls I had to lie to" amid somber production. It's a stark contrast to the overt flexing throughout the original record. Simply put, the scene clearly symbolizes his transition into a new era.
Tyler Tends To Release A New Album Every Two Years
Will Tyler, the Creator's next album be released this summer? Additionally, is there any insight into what the album will sound like? So far, we haven't received any specific announcements from Tyler, the Creator or his representatives. Rumors were swirling at the outset of 2023 about a record titled Welcome to the Disco. DJ Drama can be heard repeating this phrase a few times on tracks such as "Sweet / I Thought You Wanted to Dance" on Call Me If You Get Lost. Further, the phrase appeared on some of Tyler's merch. However, this rumor was curtly shut down by Tyler over Twitter earlier this year.
Tyler, the Creator prefers to conceal information about his next album until it's ready to be released. He discusses this idea frequently during Converse All-Star interviews with Bimma Williams. Tyler stated, "When artists put a snippet of a song on the internet and wait to see what people think of it...like no. If you like it, just put the s**t out." Tyler has undoubtedly backed up these words with his previous rollouts. Call Me If You Get Lost sported billboards around Los Angeles, while Igor went with featuring a collection of brief music videos.
Artists Can Become Less Consistent After Success
However, uber-successful artists sometimes become less consistent as their careers hit the mainstream. From Kendrick Lamar to Frank Ocean, these artists were far more consistent towards the beginning of their careers. It's fair to wonder whether Tyler can keep up with his two-year schedule as his fame grows. Tyler was asked by HipHopDX about what his next project may look like in 2022. He candidly stated, "I don't know even know yet. Maybe I'll stay in this pocket a little longer, or I'll find something else that intrigues me." The early signs are that he's leaning towards the latter, as The Estate Sale hints at a fresh start for Tyler, the Creator.