Tyler, The Creator dropped Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale at the end of March. The Estate Sale serves as a post-album EP to Tyler’s 2021 Call Me If You Get Lost, which spent one week at #1 in July 2021. The Estate Sale adds a bunch of new tracks to the well-received album but “Stuntman” has had fans speculating ever since it was released.
“Stuntman”‘s last verse in particular has gotten a lot of attention. Many fans believe that the lengthy verse, performed alongside DJ Drama, is a direct call-out of Kanye West. References to meds, hoes, and hypocrisy all helped build to the conclusion that verse was a subtle diss of Ye.
“Stuntman” Verse Not About Kanye
Appearing on RapRadar, the rapper hit back at these claims. “I’ve seen fans saying on the last verse of ‘Stuntman,’ people were like, ‘Oh, he’s talking about Kanye!’” he said. “And I’m like, ‘You guys are fucking stupid and have terrible comprehension skills.’ I would never disrespect — like, no, I love that n-gga. That is not about him. It’s actually about the rest of the world. “When I say, ‘Wipe your feet on that door mat before you speak.’ Again, people just being hypocrites. And I say, ‘How you tell us that you real but you stay off the meds.’ By ‘stay off the meds’ I mean people be out here on every drug in the world talking about they a real n-gga and they one hundred. And it’s like, ‘That’s a lie. You’re drugged up right now. You sound stupid.’
“And then I say, ‘How you call that girl a ho but got 10 baby mommas.’ I hate the double standard people have on grown women having sex and being a fucking adult, that shit is weird. And n-ggas be out here having kids that they don’t even take care of and fucking everything, but have the nerve to call someone a [ho]. N-ggas sound stupid. In fact, Tyler breaks down every single line of the verse to explain how literally none of it is about Kanye. The full clip is well worth a watch.
Tyler, The Creator remains one of the best artists out right now. Overall, he is someone who is always expanding his craft and showing people what he can do. Moreover, he just released The Estate Sale which is a special expansion to his Call Me If You Get Lost release. It is yet another example of Tyler’s artistry, and there is no doubt that people have been loving his latest release. At the end of the day, how could they not? Tyler’s evolution has simply been amazing to watch.
Recently, Tyler, The Creator got to perform the album during an intimate show. This took place at the El Rey Theatre, and there were quite a few fans in attendance. Subsequently, Tyler performed his newest tracks, while also rapping over other ones. For instance, he performed a song called “Penny” which was made during the recording sessions for CMIYGL. The track went over great with the fans, however, prior to performing it, he did offer an interesting revelation.
As you can see below, he explains that he has a hard drive filled with incredible songs. Moreover, he would like to release a lot of them soon. This is because he won’t be releasing posthumous music. On the whole, he thinks posthumous music is disgusting. So much so, he has made it an integral part of his will. “Some of these are so good I can’t just let ’em sit on my hard drive,” Tyler explained. “Because I have in my will that if I die, they can’t put no fucking post[humous] album out. That’s fucking gross, [they’ll get] like some random feature on it, some n***a I didn’t fuck with.”
What Tyler is doing here is very smart. There are plenty of artists who have gotten posthumous releases, and they were all quite underwhelming. Now, Tyler is making sure that he is not the next victim of this trend. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.
Tyler, The Creator will be performing songs from his newest album, Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale, at an intimate show in Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:00 PM. Tyler made the announcement on his social media pages, Wednesday. He says the show will be just him with a microphone inside the venue’s tiny Blackbox set-up.
“Bare black box show just me and a mic. callmeifyougetlost.com los Angeles,” Tyler wrote on Twitter. Tickets for the event sold out almost instantly. When one user quickly offered to sell his, Tyler shut him down. “ID is needed at will call to get in, so if it doesnt match the name on ticket, its a dub. good luck selling that,” he replied.
Tyler, The Creator At Coachella
Tyler, the Creator and Kali Uchis perform onstage at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 16, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
Tyler released the original version of CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST back in June 2021. The album featured collaborations with DJ Drama, 42 Dugg, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, and many more across its 16-song tracklist. It debuted atop the Billboard 200 while moving 169,000 album-equivalent units and has since gone platinum.
Last month, Tyler appeared on the Hulu series RapCaviar Presents. During the show, he reflected on his feeling about being a rapper. “We’re good with words. We’re good with rhythm. We know pockets. We hear a collection of sounds and one thing and say, ‘Ahh, I know what could go over this,’ that takes a skill,” he said. “You could be multiple choice. You could be into this and you could be into this, and you could be into that. It’s A,B,C.” Tyler continued: “I’m a rapper. I’m also a producer. I’m also a fucking hot dog. You got some young kid like 13 thinking, ‘Oh I got to make bravado rap, [or] damn I gotta talk about what you think you would have to talk about in a rap song,’ [but] no, you don’t. When I’m flexing on these songs, it’s just about the shit that I really like.”
Tyler, The Creator’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST just made history. Of course, the Hawthorne, Los Angeles native is one to consistently push the envelope in popular music and change the metrics of success to fit his creativity. Moreover, according to ChartData, T is the first-ever artist to have a No. 1 album on the Top R&B and Hip-Hop Albums chart in three different (and consecutive) years. Furthermore, CMIYGL went No. 1 in 2021, 2022, and 2023 on said Billboard chart. With its recent expansion, The Estate Sale, Tyler’s victory lap continued to get him remarkable recognition.
What’s more is that the 32-year-old also saw huge success in the physical market. Furthermore, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST is the best-selling hip-hop vinyl album worldwide in 2022. For those interested in some Tyler, The Creator records on wax, you likely also saw the Wolf ten-year anniversary boxset, which comes with instrumentals and a booklet presumably containing a screenplay. While it’s not on sale anymore, the “WHAT A DAY” MC spoke in the past of how he appreciates fans of his physical releases.
Tyler, The Creator’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Continued Making History
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Still, the artist sometimes known as Wolf Haley has fans speculating on when we’ll hear a new project of fully new material. Given his consistent and relatively unwavering release schedule of dropping every two calendar cycles on odd-numbered years since 2009, many wonder whether that new album will come this year. However, given his incredible success, it would be understandable if he decides to really switch things up. Fans will have to wait and see. The Estate Sale‘s release also proved his tendency to announce and drop within a very short timespan.
Meanwhile, he recently appeared on RapCaviar Presents, the new series on Hulu. During his episode, he spoke on why he loves being a rapper. “We’re good with words,” Tyler expressed. “We’re good with rhythm. We know pockets. We hear a collection of sounds and one thing and say, ‘Ahh, I know what could go over this.’ That takes a skill.” For the latest news and updates from Tyler, The Creator, come back to HNHH.
When it comes to album releases, Tyler, the Creator has been the pinpoint definition of consistent over the past decade. The L.A.-based creative releases every two years during the summer season. The streak began with Goblin, and he hasn’t wavered since. Tyler generated plenty of hype with his recent release, Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. The intent has certainly succeeded, with “Dogtooth” already approaching 20 million streams on Spotify. In addition, the top-trending “Sorry Not Sorry” music video is closing 10 million views on YouTube after only one week.
Tyler, the Creator has grown into a full-fledged star over his past few album releases. The Call Me If You Get Lost tour pulled in $32.6 million, making it his most successful world tour. While moonwalking in a leopard-printed shirt and silky Doc Martens, he’s catapulted himself from an Internet weirdo to one of the most significant creative forces. The Odd Future native has reached a rare peak in creativity, where everything he releases is viewed with microscopes worldwide. Even his impromptu music video for the deluxe cut “Heaven On Me” has already eclipsed 2 million views. However, what are we getting next from Tyler, the Creator?
“The Estate Sale” Hints At A New Era
Much of the narrative on The Estate Sale explicitly hints at a new era for the 32-year-old. The Estate Sale has fans saying it’s one of the best deluxe hip-hop projects. From the trap-heavy “Dogtooth” to the introspective “Sorry Not Sorry,” the B-side of Call Me If You Get Lost reaches the original project’s level. For what he described as “leftovers,” the deluxe is surprisingly intimate and introspective. As aforementioned, The Estate Sale doesn’t solely serve as a leftover collection of tracks. The deluxe edition guides fans into Tyler’s new era, which seems far more grounded than the lavish nature of Call Me If You Get Lost.
During the music video for the closing track “Sorry Not Sorry,” every era of Tyler’s career is visually portrayed. He is beating up the Call Me If You Get Lost version of himself. With his shirt off and sporting a minimalist outfit, the enraged look on his face implies that he’s fully ready for what’s next. This aligns with the narrative of the song. Tyler apologized to the many people in his life who he hurt intentionally or unintentionally. Tyler states, “Sorry to the guys I had to hide / Sorry to the girls I had to lie to” amid somber production. It’s a stark contrast to the overt flexing throughout the original record. Simply put, the scene clearly symbolizes his transition into a new era.
Tyler Tends To Release A New Album Every Two Years
Will Tyler, the Creator’s next album be released this summer? Additionally, is there any insight into what the album will sound like? So far, we haven’t received any specific announcements from Tyler, the Creator or his representatives. Rumors were swirling at the outset of 2023 about a record titled Welcome to the Disco. DJ Drama can be heard repeating this phrase a few times on tracks such as “Sweet / I Thought You Wanted to Dance” on Call Me If You Get Lost. Further, the phrase appeared on some of Tyler’s merch. However, this rumor was curtly shut down by Tyler over Twitter earlier this year.
Tyler, the Creator prefers to conceal information about his next album until it’s ready to be released. He discusses this idea frequently during Converse All-Star interviews with Bimma Williams. Tyler stated, “When artists put a snippet of a song on the internet and wait to see what people think of it…like no. If you like it, just put the s**t out.” Tyler has undoubtedly backed up these words with his previous rollouts. Call Me If You Get Lost sported billboards around Los Angeles, while Igor went with featuring a collection of brief music videos.
Artists Can Become Less Consistent After Success
However, uber-successful artists sometimes become less consistent as their careers hit the mainstream. From Kendrick Lamar to Frank Ocean, these artists were far more consistent towards the beginning of their careers. It’s fair to wonder whether Tyler can keep up with his two-year schedule as his fame grows. Tyler was asked by HipHopDX about what his next project may look like in 2022. He candidly stated, “I don’t know even know yet. Maybe I’ll stay in this pocket a little longer, or I’ll find something else that intrigues me.” The early signs are that he’s leaning towards the latter, as The Estate Sale hints at a fresh start for Tyler, the Creator.
In Tyler, The Creator’s video for the song “Sam Is Dead,” released in March of 2012, the 32-year-old donned a military uniform and executed his musical alter-egos. At the very end, presumably Tron Cat, Wolf Haley, and of course Sam end up in a ditch. These characters represent his early work: rebellious, unfiltered, and with angst that many can’t imagine him displaying today. About a year after this release came his studio album Wolf, which still dealt with these characters’ narratives and development. However, that album marked the first time that Tyler would significantly redefine his identity as an artist. As a young kid just getting into his world, I never would’ve imagined that “Sam Is Dead” would remain so relevant to Tyler Okonma’s work today. But The Estate Sale proves just that.
Not only does it reiterate his refined musical prowess, but it’s a fresh example of him reclaiming his unbounded identity and skill in ways that his transitions from album to album can’t summarize. Before getting into the meat of the music, it’s important to acknowledge what The Estate Sale is. Per the Hawthorne, Los Angeles native, they’re “leftovers” from his 2021 critical hit CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. He expressed on social media that it’s the first time he showed what he left off of a core album. To put it bluntly, the songs sounded just too damn good. Sure, one could argue that curation is what got Tyler to his career peaks in the first place. Still, CMIYGL is his travel album, and these tracks represent exploration and growth in a similar way.
But how is The Estate Sale different from its parent project? The first thing that listeners could catch is a West Coast-inspired sound that more unabashedly honors Tyler, The Creator’s heroes. YG and Vince Staples give a strong Cali bounce to the breezy “BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND” and the boisterous “STUNTMAN,” respectively. Both beats take inspiration from the work of Pharrell, whether for the former’s funky percussion and melodies or the latter’s bustling 2000s-era rap homage that feels like an unearthed Neptunes beat (Skateboard P actually helped produce this one). Regardless of his influences, T makes each sound his own. A beautiful bridge on “BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND,” for example, makes for one of the expansion’s standout moments. Conversely, the eerie tones and heavy bass on “STUNTMAN” harken back to his early production with a modern sheen.
Other tracks on The Estate Sale, however, feel more characteristic of Tyler’s brand of vibrant and layered hip-hop. “DOGTOOTH,” the expansion’s first single, matches wondrous piano chords with wailing synth melodies, booming kicks, and crisp percs. “WHAT A DAY,” “HEAVEN TO ME,” and “SORRY NOT SORRY” are sample-heavy seas for Tyler, The Creator’s introspective verses to coast over with ease. Finally on the production side, “WHARF TALK” benefits from the high-pitched vocal delivery of albums like CHERRY BOMB and IGOR. He applies those skills with the infectious and soulful melodies of Scum F**k Flower Boy for a dreamy sonic pallet. With a snappy and smooth A$AP Rocky feature, the charming cut emphasizes one of Tyler’s thematic north stars: love.
However, Tyler, The Creator already established the versatility and progressive nature of his production throughout his past albums. As such, the instrumental pallets here definitely feel like an expansion. Hardcore fans could probably link each track to another in his discography. While many might see this as a slight towards The Estate Sale, it’s one due to definition rather than execution. It is just a set of bonus tracks, after all. If you haven’t liked Tyler’s work up until this point, chances are this won’t win you over. Regardless, that doesn’t make these beats any less rich in tone, progression, or passion. There’s something for everyone on this tracklist, from the most skeptical old heads to the recent explorers of the former Odd Future leader’s musical variety.
In terms of The Estate Sale’s lyrical content, this is where the heart of the album truly lies. Whereas his skills as an artist manifested quite vulnerably after Flower Boy, T’s done a good job of detailing his emotions while maintaining a sense of privacy as a celebrity. CMIYGL is his reflection on success and recognition; The Estate Sale is a reevaluation of what parts of that journey really matter to him. On “STUNTMAN,” he teaches other rappers how to stunt through confidence in their abilities and hard work towards perfecting them. Of course, he does a lot of material stunting on the song, but other tracks illuminate the lines in between. On that note, it seems that what Tyler, The Creator is most proud of on The Estate Sale is his artistry, attention to detail, and his financial and personal freedom.
For every expensive brand drop, there are lines on songs like “WHAT A DAY” that show where his true gratitude lies. “So many white diamonds, yеah, I got jungle fever / But thеy didn’t raise me, so shout out Black women.” He thanks his friends for their advice, his family for their support, and his fans on the short intro “EVERYTHING MUST GO” for all his accolades. His focus is on individualism, creative liberty, and being able to support those around him. On “HEAVEN TO ME,” he reflects on three versions of heaven: the one he’s living, the one he wants to live in the future, and the one he lived as a teenager entering the industry. Along the way, he held true to what he wanted in each moment, while also allowing himself to change how he achieved his biggest dreams.
That gratitude even shows up sonically through his surprising (which is, at this point, unsurprising) choice to include two tracks from other producers. Madlib’s gorgeous sample flip on “WHAT A DAY” is a previously unreleased beat that a teenage Tyler skated home to. Meanwhile, “HEAVEN TO ME” boasts production from Kanye West, a progenitor in T’s artistic lineage. The instrumental’s tenderness and Tyler’s appreciative delivery makes for one of the sweetest tracks in his whole discography. What’s more is that he’s one of the few artists to wear his influences on his sleeve as stylishly and uniquely as the influences in question. Even the demo quality mix on “BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND” and the boyish vocal performance on “WHARF TALK” harken back to some of his best work. Reflecting on his evolution is almost corny at this point. Tyler proves he’s much more than the sum of his many parts.
In the much-discussed video for “SORRY NOT SORRY,” Tyler kills his alter-egos again. This time, it’s as a shirtless and presumably raw version of himself. His seven personas, shown simultaneously, represent his seven albums, stating that each era is relevant and still within him. Over drama-tinged and grand production, he apologizes for all the things he did to succeed. Some apologies, like those to his mother and romantic partners, come across as sincere. Others, like those aimed at critics, are laden with unapologetic attitude. Throughout the track, he emphasizes that he can’t fully regret his choices, and selfish isn’t the word, either. By the end, all that’s left is Tyler Okonma, and like that, another era fell upon us. As he closes The Estate Sale, he stands as his biggest cheerleader. Through seven excellent and unique tracks, he inspires generations before and after him to cheer for themselves, too.
Tyler, The Creator is having himself a very good day right now. Overall, there is a very good reason for that as he just dropped Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. This is a deluxe edition of his 2021 album, Call Me If You Get Lost. This brand-new offering from Tyler comes complete with eight new songs. Although, two of these songs, “DOGTOOTH” and “SORRY NOT SORRY” are singles that we have already heard. Either way, fans were very excited about the new slate of tracks from the artist.
These eight songs contain a handful of features. One of those features is from A$AP Rocky on the track “WHARF TALK.” Rocky and Tyler are two artists who work exceptionally well together, so it should come as no surprise that they would bless fans with a new collaboration. Subsequently, this song has immediately become one of the most praised efforts on Tyler’s new deluxe album. Thankfully, the two artists are pairing this track with a set of visuals, that was released today.
Tyler, The Creator x A$AP Rocky
Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky attend the WSJ. Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards sponsored by Harry Winston and Rémy Martinat MOMA on November 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards )
Overall, this is the exact kind of music video that one would expect from Tyler, The Creator. Firstly, the video begins with Tyler in an empty green field with gorgeous colors around him. Subsequently, he is transported to a dock near a lake, where he is rapping with Rocky. Consequently, the video finds itself offering up two separate sets of vibes that are both defined by nature. This makes for a visually striking video that suits both of their personalities exceptionally well.
“WHARF TALK” and its resulting visual is yet another example of how Tyler, The Creator has grown as an artist. Hopefully, he gives us something else, very soon. As always, let us know what you think of this music video, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.
Tyler, The Creator is easily one of the best artists in this current generation of hip-hop. Overall, he has showcased tremendous growth over the last few years. Starting with Flower Boy, Tyler was able to completely change up his style. Subsequently, he went in a whole new direction with Igor, which many consider to be his magnum opus. Then, in 2021, he came through with Call Me If You Get Lost which was another phenomenal project.
Since last week, Tyler, The Creator has been teasing fans with a brand-new effort. Firstly, he dropped the single “DOGTOOTH” which was a whole lot of fun. That same day, he revealed on Twitter that he would be dropping a brand-new deluxe album called Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. This is a project that would feature some extra tracks that were left on the cutting room floor. Of course, fans were very excited about this, especially as Tyler added to the hype with “SORRY NOT SORRY.”
Tyler, The Creator Returns
Today, the deluxe album finally dropped and it features a total of eight new songs, including “DOGTOOTH” and “SORRY NOT SORRY.” With this new slate of tracks, Tyler has secured some features. For instance, we get to hear Vince Staples on the song “STUNTMAN.” Furthermore, “WHARF TALK” has the likes of A$AP Rocky while “BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND” has a YG feature.
If you are a big fan of Tyler, The Creator, then you will definitely appreciate this latest effort. Overall, there are some amazing songs here, and it is hard to believe these didn’t make an official album. Let us know your favorite new Tyler track, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.
