In a recent clip from ‘Club Ambition’, host SOUND delivers a track-by-track reaction to Tyler, The Creator’s latest album. The listening session features 11 songs, showcasing Tyler’s characteristic musical range and his knack for impactful collaborations, with appearances by Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne, GloRilla, Daniel Caesar, and others.
SOUND brings an enthusiastic real-time response to each track, calling GloRilla the “female rapper of the year” and Lil Wayne the “best rapper of all time.” Throughout the session, SOUND remarks on the album’s complex production and Tyler’s evolution as an artist, likening its style to elements of ‘Igor’ and ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’. The album, described as Tyler’s most confident yet, integrates dynamic instrumentation with deeply personal themes surrounding relationships, family, and Tyler’s achievements in hip-hop.
SOUND praises the album’s intricate production, noting Tyler’s use of multi-part songs and unique instrumentation. Featuring artists like Daniel Caesar, Childish Gambino, and Lil Wayne, the album’s guest spots are chosen for their musical contribution rather than simply verses. Standout tracks include “Thought I Was Dead,” featuring ScHoolboy Q and Playboi Carti, and “Sticky,” with Lil Wayne, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red.
SOUND comments on Tyler’s bold exploration of personal topics, describing this as his “most self-assured” album. The songs delve into Tyler’s relationships, family, and legacy, with him claiming a position among hip-hop greats as the best rapper from LA since Kendrick Lamar. Although SOUND describes the album as impressive, he holds off on calling it Tyler’s best, suggesting it might be the second-strongest album of the year. The listening session suggests the album benefits from a full playthrough, avoiding shuffle for maximum impact. SOUND speculates on its Grammy potential, while noting it will likely require multiple listens to fully appreciate.
The session wraps with SOUND expressing his excitement for Tyler’s future projects, noting how ‘Chromakopia’ reflects Tyler’s growth and continued innovation in hip-hop.
