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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tyler, the Creator Gives the People What They Want But Can't Figure Out What He Needs
Don't Tap the Glass is Tyler, the Creator's second album in less than a year and, at only 28 minutes, notably less robust than its predecessor, Chromakopia. But all the elements of his work are here: the swaggy boasts, the effortless shifts from deep-voiced rapping to winsome, slightly off-key singing that makes a listener wonder if a second person has entered the booth; and beats that shape-shift like a kid rifling through a toy box. It's the latest manifestation of a boundless creative impulse that has helped him leap from grumpy provocateur circa 2009's Bastard to arena status, an annual music festival in Camp Flog Gnaw, and Billboard chart-topping albums. His musical template of youthful braggadocio and disarming sensitivity should be recognizable to anyone that has absorbed his work. But it's entertaining all the same. Thematically, Don't Tap the Glass is intended to create distance between Tyler's superstar heroics and the 34-year-old Californian underneath the image. But it's mere packaging for an artist that loves to conceptualize his work to make sense of his latest studio adventures. 'Big Poe' unfolds like an early Aughts bottles-and-models romp, complete with a cameo from Pharrell 'Sk8brd' Williams and a sample of Busta Rhymes and Williams' 2002 hit, 'Pass the Courvoisier Part II.' 'Sugar on My Tongue' echoes the oral-sex allusion of the Talking Heads number (as well the 2003 Trick Daddy and Cee-Lo Green cover) as Tyler sings over an Eighties funk vibe. He appropriates the run-on flow ever-present in current rap lyricism as he rhymes, 'So please keep that weirdo shit from me/I'm just stackin' up my cheese, tryna stay sucka free.' Then he claims on 'Stop Playing with Me,' 'When I get to snappin' like doo-wop/Really got the juice like 2Pac.' For the title track, he chirps, 'Nigga said I lost touch with the regular folks/I ain't never been regular, you niggas is jokes,' and copies Too Short's patented 'Biiitch!' for emphasis. More from Rolling Stone Tyler, the Creator Releases New Album 'Don't Tap the Glass' Tyler, the Creator Unveils New Album 'Don't Tap the Glass' Will Release on Monday Doechii and Tyler, the Creator Song 'Get Right' Debuts at Louis Vuitton Fashion Show Tyler's po-faced assertions of gettin' that paper and flying private with Maverick Carter and Lebron James are offset by moments when he sings anxiously, as if his chest-thumping masks a soft interior. While most melodic rap acts attempt to transform their macho desires into post-millennial pop-blues, Tyler deploys an emo voice that trembles with anxiety, as if he's struggling with vulnerability and gender expectations. Perhaps intentionally, there's nothing on Don't Touch the Glass that feels as explicit as when he rapped on 2017's Flower Boy, 'I've been kissing white boys since 2004.' Instead, he duets with underrated alt-soul performer Madison McFerrin on 'Don't You Worry Baby,' ad-libbing as she sings, 'We can carpool, cum at the same time.' In many ways, Tyler's brazen sexuality feels refreshingly Gen-Z. Yet his incongruent coyness also reflects a lineage of Black performers who curate their public lives, carefully hiding secrets from public view. These tensions appear in most if not all of Tyler's work. 'I can buy the galaxy/But can't afford to look for love,' he sings on 'Tell Me What It Is.' Don't Tap the Glass may not offer new twists, but it's still fun to hear Tyler conjure magic tricks like 'Don't Worry, Baby,' which spools together an R&Bass rhythm and is reminiscent of Ghost Town DJs' 'My Boo' and K.P. & Envyi's 'Swing My Way.' If this 10-track album has problems, it's not a relative lack of candor, but Tyler's refusal to break from a patented sound that draws from equal parts Kanye West, OutKast, and Neptunes; and has proved an enduring form of hip-hop in the past decade-and-a-half. He's tried shaking things up before with the clumsy Afropunk flurries of 2015's Cherry Bomb. (On 'I'll Take Care of You,' he revisits the rollicking rhythm of that album's title track, and pairs it with a sample of Crime Mob's 'Knuck If You Buck.') Now that he's matured into such an accomplished musician, one wonders if it isn't worth trying again. Perhaps that's part of the plan for Don't Tap the Glass, too: Give the people what they love, warn the superfans to keep their distance because he's 'Noid,' and figure out what to do next. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
San Francisco Chronicle
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Outside Lands headliner releases surprise album weeks before festival
Outside Lands attendees may be some of the first to hear Tyler, the Creator 's newest album live. The Southern California rapper released his 10-track 'Don't Tap the Glass' on Monday, July 21, just weeks before he is set to headline the San Francisco festival at Golden Gate Park on Aug. 9, the second night of the three-day event. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, the project marks Tyler, the Creator's ninth studio album. It features Pharrell Williams on opening track 'Big Poe,' and includes samples of Oakland rapper Too Short 's 'Dope Fiend Beat,' Busta Rhymes ' 'Pass the Courvoisier Part II' and Michael Jackson 's 'Off the Wall.' 'This album was not made for sitting still,' the 'Sticky' rapper posted to Instagram on Monday morning. 'Dancing driving running any type of movement is recommended to maybe understand the spirit of it.' Following the album's release, Tyler, the Creator dropped a music video for the track 'Stop Playing With Me,' which featured cameos by Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James, his business associate Maverick Carter and Clipse, the hip-hop duo composed of rapper Pusha T and his brother Malice. Tyler, the Creator — born Tyler Gregory Okonma — began teasing a Monday announcement on social media last week. While many fans were unsure of what the surprise could be, he updated his streetwear brand Golf Wang 's website on Friday, July 18, to include vinyls, T-shirts and other 'Don't Tap the Glass' merchandise. He also mentioned the title of the album onstage during a concert in Brooklyn that night. His headlining slot at the festival, which runs Aug. 8-10, comes in the middle of his 'Chromakopia' tour, which stopped in Oakland on Feb. 24 and San Francisco on March 5. Though he's been performing tracks off that record, fans are hopeful the rapper will debut some of his newer tracks during his upcoming shows. Tyler, the Creator was initially scheduled to perform at Outside Lands last year, but dropped out at the last minute and was replaced by 'Espresso' singer Sabrina Carpenter.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Fans show love for Tyler, The Creator's new dance album, 'Don't Tap the Glass'
This album was not made for sitting still. Dancing, driving, running, any type of movement is recommended to maybe understand the spirit of it. Only at full volume," the artist wrote on Instagram. Less than a year after releasing his chart-topping, "Chromakopia," Tyler, The Creator released his ninth studio album on Monday and he's encouraging folks to let loose while listening. "Don't Tap the Glass" released early July 21 and features 10 songs produced and performed by Tyler, The Creator. The album's cover art features the artist with an unproportionally-sized head and limbs sporting red pants, a large gold chain, glasses and a red hat that reads, "GLASS." "I asked some friends why they don't dance in public and some said because of the fear of being film," the rapper and producer shared in an Instagram post on Monday. "I thought, 'Damn, a natural form of expression and a certain connection they have with music is now a ghost.' It made me wonder how much of our human spirit got killed because of the fear of being a meme. All for having a good time." Taking a one-night break from "Chromakopia: The World Tour," which continues through September, Tyler, The Creator held a listening party for the new album in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. In his Instagram post, the artist said during an evening with no phones, no camera, "just speakers and sweatbox," friends and fans were simply able to enjoy themselves. "This album was not made for sitting still. Dancing, driving, running, any type of movement is recommended to maybe understand the spirit of it. Only at full volume," he concluded in the post. 'Don't Tap the Glass' track list Here's a look at the track list for "Don't Tap the Glass': More news: Coldplay gives fans warning in first concert since viral 'Kiss Cam' video Watch 'Stop Playing with Me' music video In conjunction with the album's release, Tyler, The Creator released a music video for the track, "Stop Playing with Me," which features Pusha T, Malice and LeBron James. Only three hours after its release, the video had more than 574,000 views on YouTube. What are fans saying? Largely, fans have been sharing their love for "Don't Tap the Glass." "I've never smiled more than I have today," the top comment on the artist's Instagram post teasing the music video read, as of July 21. TikTok user Tyson Jones pointed out that "Don't Tap the Glass" has a much different sound than the artist's previous album, "Chromakopia." The albums also vary in length, as "Don't Tap the Glass" runs front to back in less than 30 minutes and "Chromakopia" runs more than 50 minutes. Jones said the new album may be different than what Tyler, The Creator fans are used to, or were hoping of the artist's new album, but the dance-centric album is a fun listen. "You can just tell, Tyler, The Creator was having a lot of fun making this and just wanted to drop it for his fans," Jones said in a video. Brielle Ki, an editorial intern for advertising agency Hypebeast, described the new album as a raw, creative implusive from Tyler, The Creator, following a more structured "Chromakopia." "Across all ten songs, "Don't Tap the Glass" resists definition. It doesn't aim to be cohesive or complete," Ki wrote in a Hypebeast blog post. "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." Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maria Farmer, Jeffrey Esptein accuser, details chilling encounter with Trump: Who is she?
Maria Farmer twice reported Donald Trump's connection with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to the FBI. Farmer shed light on how the president may be mentioned in the Epstein files held by the Justice Department. Focus has once again shifted to former associates of late disgraced financer and notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which includes sexual harassment allegations made in 1996 by artist Maria Farmer. She recalled President Donald Trump's visit to the sex financier and convicted pedophile's New York office. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Public Policy Data Science Project Management Degree Data Science Data Analytics Cybersecurity Management CXO Digital Marketing Leadership healthcare Technology Others Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Design Thinking Finance MBA Product Management Healthcare MCA others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details In an interview with The New York Times, she alleged that she had a disturbing encounter with the president in 1995. This comes as the Trump administration is facing scrutiny over the infamous Epstein files after the Pam Bondi-led DOJ declared that there was no more evidence to be released. ALSO READ: Coldplay concert row: Astronomer's new CEO to get whopping salary after Andy Byron's resignation? Here's the truth Who is Maria Farmer? -Maria Farmer, one of Jeffrey Epstein's first accusers has now linked Trump to the notorious sex offender. According to NYT, her original account involves a troubling encounter involving her younger sister at Epstein's New Mexico ranch. Live Events -Though Maria Farmer never accused Trump of criminal behavior, she recalled an incident in 1995 at Epstein's Manhattan office where Trump allegedly stared at her legs until Epstein intervened, reportedly saying, 'No, no. She's not here for you.' -An artist in her 50s, Maria Farmer and her younger sister Annie both testified at Ghislaine Maxwell 's sex trafficking trial. She claimed she urged the police in 1996 and later the Federal Bureau of Investigation to look into Epstein's social circle. -Maria Farmer was an aspiring American visual artist in the mid-1990s when she met Epstein, who hired her to acquire artwork. She met Esptein when she was a student at the New York Academy of Art. ALSO READ: Tyler, the Creator releases 'Don't Tap the Glass' album: Check full tracklist and where can you stream it -Farmer has claimed she was introduced to Epstein by Elaine Guggenheim- a claim the New York Academy of Art has denied. She accused Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell of assaulting her at the Ohio estate of Les Wexner, according to First Post. -Farmer said she took her concern about Epstein and his associates to the authorities. She said she first approached the New York Police Department's Sixth District in 1996. Nearly a decade later, in 2006, she was interviewed by the FBI. -Farmer worked for Epstein in 1995 and 1996. Farmer said she later found out that Maxwell assaulted her sister Annie at Epstein's New Mexico ranch. Maria Farmer, who fled New York in the aftermath of the allegations, accused Maxwell of threatening her and trying to destroy her reputation. ALSO READ: Dylan Dreyer-Brian Fichera divorce: Did 'Today' show host drop red flags before separation? -For the past two decades, Maria Farmer has said she has maintained a low-key profile. She has been earning money selling antiques and restoring old houses. -She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. -The White House has denied the incident ever occurred. 'The president was never in [Epstein's] office. The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," White House communications director Steven Cheung said.
Black America Web
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Monday Drop! Tyler, the Creator's New Album ‘Don't Tap the Glass' Gets Surprise Release Date
Great news for Tyler fans! Tyler the Creator's new album has officially been announced. The album is titled Don't Tap the Glass and is set to drop on Monday, July 21. The announcement generated considerable buzz following a week of subliminal messages from the rapper. Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty According to The Hollywood Reporter , the news broke in characteristic Tyler fashion: during a performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday night. The rapper directly announced the album title to the audience, creating immediate excitement. Further solidifying the announcement, an installation designed to recreate the album's cover, prominently featuring its title, was also displayed. The news was then officially confirmed by Tyler himself via an Instagram post on Saturday morning, which included the release date for Tyler the Creator's new album. 'Don't Tap the Glass' will be Tyler's ninth studio album. Its release comes less than a year after his previous project, Chromakopia , which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in October 2024. Chromakopia had a number of high-profile features, including Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, Daniel Caesar, Doechii, GloRilla, LaToiya Williams, Lola Young, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, and Teezo Touchdown. Notably, Chromakopia was also released on a Monday, going against the industry's standard midnight Friday drop. This means Don't Tap the Glass , released through Columbia Records, will be his second project to deviate from the traditional release rollout. Tyler has a distinct philosophy behind his preference for early-week releases. In a 2023 interview with Nardwuar, he provided insight into his reasoning. 'I think we should put music out again on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, for some reasons,' he explained. 'My reasoning is, I know people think because of the weekend, they can listen to stuff, and the streams go up. And the streaming people are like, 'Oh, the streams go up on the weekend!' But I think it's a lot of passive listening, at parties or people get the time to go to the gym, so they're not really listening.' 'To work on an album for so long and put so much energy into it and for it to be released at midnight…just seems so disrespectful,' he added. Elsewhere in the interview, the rapper also discusses his frustration with finding places to seriously discuss his work. 'We need to get back to talking about music,' Tyler said. 'We need to stop f***ing going sneaker shopping or f***ing deepthroating hot wings for an hour. Talk about your album, talk about music.' Beyond his prolific and critically acclaimed music career, Tyler is also making significant strides in the film industry. Earlier this year, he completed filming on Josh Safdie's highly anticipated movie, 'Marty Supreme,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film features a star-studded cast, including Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, and is scheduled for release by A24 on Christmas Day 2025. This project will mark Tyler's feature film acting debut, adding a new dimension to his already diverse portfolio as a Grammy-winning artist, producer, fashion designer, and creative director. The post Monday Drop! Tyler, the Creator's New Album 'Don't Tap the Glass' Gets Surprise Release Date appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Monday Drop! Tyler, the Creator's New Album 'Don't Tap the Glass' Gets Surprise Release Date was originally published on
