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Tyler, the Creator Drops Surprise Album Don’t Tap the Glass

The record underscores Tyler’s evolving rapid-release strategy by delivering concise, dance-focused tracks without outside collaborators.

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Overview

  • Tyler released Don’t Tap the Glass early Monday via Columbia Records and his Golf Wang imprint; it is his ninth studio album with 10 tracks totaling 28 minutes and 30 seconds.
  • The project arrives with no guest artists after Tyler publicly denied rumors of outside collaborations.
  • Tyler promoted the album as “MADE FOR BODY MOVEMENT. FULL VOLUME” in a social media announcement.
  • In the lead-up to the drop, he teased the title through a clear-box installation at Barclays Center; cryptic social media posts hinted at its arrival.
  • The opening track “Big Poe” samples Busta Rhymes’ “Pass the Courvoisier Part II” and features Pharrell Williams, underscoring Tyler’s production focus.