On July 21, 2025, during his active tour of Chromakopia, Grammy-award winning rapper Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator), released his latest album “Don’t Tap the Glass.” Fans were shocked because Tyler had not made any prior allusion or announcements for the album, and suddenly made posts the day before its release. Nobody could have expected a new album just six months after Chromakopia, especially since he still hadn’t finished the tour.

Quality Meets Quantity

As many know, albums that are typically released within short succession of another tend to be of poor quality in comparison of those that are released within a year or more after. However, Tyler managed to conserve quality, while also pushing quantity. Many peers I’ve spoken to had nothing but good things to say about this new release – junior, Mahalia Dean said “Don’t Tap The Glass was a genuine surprise from Tyler, but honestly was a very welcome surprise – more like his old style.”, and Junior, Shania Ventura commented, “I loved it, very Tyler.”. I personally have listened to this album multiple times, and will continue to. It doesn’t feel or sound sloppy at all, and has an almost nostalgic feel to it.

Top Streamed

Tyler’s album has 10 tracks. Out of them “Sugar on my Tongue”, “Ring Ring Ring”, & “Big Poe” have become the top three most streamed songs. “Sugar on my Tongue” stood out as the biggest hit, reaching an impressive 120,861,726 streams as of September 22, Its infectious, funky, and danceable production, paired with playful and “sticky” lyrics, creates  an energetic and celebratory atmosphere that connects deeply with listeners. The song demonstrates themes of lust for another and extreme attraction, referring to their body as ‘sweet’. Many agree that this was the defining track of the album because of its freeing and uplifting sound. The second most streamed track, “Ring Ring Ring” captured fans’ attention with its catchy hook and sanguine rhythm, making it a go-to song anthem and one of Tyler’s most recognizable songs. It represents post break-up yearning in a more modern approach.  Meanwhile, “Big Poe” showcased a different side of Tyler’s artistry, combining heavy bass with strong storytelling to deliver a bold, memorable performance. By blending fun, energy, and creativity, these three tracks helped the album gain lasting popularity and continue to attract new listeners.

Shortest Album/Self Production

Tyler’s new album “Don’t Tap The Glass” marks a bold shift in his discography, standing as his shortest project yet at just under half an hour while also being fully self-produced. Tyler leans into a high energy dance driven sound that blends hip hop with house, funk, disco, and electronic sounds, providing his versatility as both a rapper and a producer. The album’s compact length and singular creative vision makes it feel like a concentrated burst of movement and joy, encouraging listeners to stop scrolling, get off their phones, and immerse themselves fully in the music. 

Self Samples/Features

Tyler cleverly samples his own track “Cherry Bomb” in the song “I’ll Take Care of You”. This self sampling brings a nostalgic vibe to the new track, blending the old with the new. It also highlights how Tyler likes to weave together different eras of music, giving fans a unique listening experience. Tyler brought in some collaborators to elevate the album. One of the standout features is Yebba, who lends her soulful and powerful vocals to the track “I’ll Take Care of You”, adding a rich emotional layer to the song. Additionally, Tyler teamed up with Grammy-winning musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williamson the track “Big Poe”, which brings that signature dynamic energy that encourages physical expression on tracks such as Wolf (2013): “IFHY”, Cherry Bomb (2015):”KEEP DA O’S”, Cash in Cash Out (2022) & etc. We also have Madison McFerrin (American singer & song writer) on “Don’t You Worry Baby”, whose smooth vocals compliment Tyler’s style perfectly, only serving to support the track’s charm. To add a bit of edge, Baby Keem (American rapper and record producer) joins Tyler on “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin’”, bringing his unique energy to the mix and hyping up listeners. These collaborations create a diverse and rich listening experience, making the album more dynamic and exciting.

Overall Opinion

Overall, the album was actually very good in my most honest opinion. The production quality was really good, the type of sound that makes you want to at least nod your head a bit. It did a really amazing job of talking about important subjects such as love and longing in an upbeat manner. He gets the message across, while still making the songs fun to listen to. He also dips into his older style of music, and an overall nostalgic, retro style in general. This drop was definitely a success in my opinion, and I hope to see more of Tyler’s amazing works in the future.