Tyler, The Creator's Album Chromakopia Breaks Streaming Records

Tyler, the Creator's new album, Chromakopia, released on October 28, is anticipated to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, with projections of 250,000 to 300,000 equivalent units sold in its first week. This marks a significant achievement, as it would establish the highest first-week sales of his career, surpassing previous albums like Call Me If You Get Lost. The album had an impressive launch on Spotify, garnering over 85 million streams on its first day, making it the biggest debut for a rap album in 2024 and placing it among the top 20 all-time debuts across all genres. Chromakopia features collaborations with notable artists such as Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne, and GloRilla, and has led to a resurgence in streams of Tyler's older catalog. Following a sold-out listening event in Inglewood, California, Tyler expressed personal reflections in the album, drawing from his life experiences and growth. Overall, Chromakopia seems to solidify Tyler's rise in the music industry, positioning him closer to superstardom.