Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Tyler, the Creator’s latest album, CHROMAKOPIA, has made a powerful entrance, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Released on October 28, 2024, this album is his third to top the Billboard charts, following the success of IGOR (2019) and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021). In its first week, CHROMAKOPIA moved 299,500 album-equivalent units, with 142,000 of those as pure sales, demonstrating the strong support of his dedicated fanbase.

One unusual element of CHROMAKOPIA‘s release was Tyler’s choice to launch the album on a Monday, rather than the industry-standard Friday. This resulted in a shorter tracking period for first-week metrics, but the album’s debut was still incredibly strong, underscoring Tyler’s significant influence and broad appeal. The album broke records on Spotify as well, amassing over 85 million first-day streams globally, making it the biggest hip-hop debut of 2024 on the platform and ranking within the top 20 all-time for first-day streams.

Critically, CHROMAKOPIA has been praised for its bold and introspective nature. Critics have noted its innovative production and deeply personal lyricism, with Pitchfork describing the album as “an electric, revealing, and perennially odd journey back into his aging psyche.” Tyler’s unique ability to fuse various musical styles and push the boundaries of hip-hop has once again earned him both commercial and critical acclaim.

CHROMAKOPIA‘s success highlights Tyler, the Creator’s enduring evolution as an artist and his willingness to challenge industry norms while staying true to his artistic vision.