In 2025, Tyler, The Creator captivated the music world with two groundbreaking albums, ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ and ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’, showcasing his versatility and solidifying his status as a leading artist.
‘CHROMAKOPIA’, released in early 2025, is Tyler’s most personal and ambitious project to date. The album broke his own records for first-day and first-week plays on Apple Music, reflecting its immediate resonance with fans.
The project became his most successful album ever on Apple Music by first-day and first-week plays. Midway through his ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ tour, Tyler surprised fans by releasing ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’, a stripped-down rap album that stands in stark contrast to its predecessor.
The urgent, raw project shot to number one on Apple Music’s overall charts in more than 55 countries on its release day, demonstrating Tyler’s ability to command attention across wildly different artistic visions. These two albums not only showcased Tyler’s artistic range but also contributed to his recognition as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025. Between November 2024 and October 2025, fans worldwide streamed his music for more than 4.5 billion minutes, marking career highs in plays, listeners, and total listening hours on the service.
Tyler’s achievements in 2025 underscore his position as a leading figure in contemporary music, with ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ and ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’ serving as testaments to his creative evolution and enduring appeal.