2021 has seen the emergence of some great albums. Not only have artists such as Lil Durk & Lil Baby come together for star-striking collaborations, we’ve also seen the return of artists such as Pi’erre Bourne. As June came around, Tyler, the Creator made a return with his single “LUMBERJACK,” and soon threw fans for a loop with the announcement of a new album. Now that we’ve let Call Me If You Get Lost marinate, let’s take a look at the California artist’s latest venture.
The sixth installment in Tyler, the Creator’s discography hit streaming services on June 25, 2021. On this 16-track album, he pays homage to the genre of hip-hop, enlisting veterans such as DJ Drama, Lil Wayne, and Pharrell Williams. He also locks in with new-age rapstars, including Lil Uzi Vert, NBA YoungBoy, and 42 Dugg, showing his versatility with all of them.
As the album arrived on streaming services, Tyler went live on Instagram to celebrate. While live, he expressed his appreciation and gratitude for hip-hop, shouting out the greats who were featured on this album.
Whereas IGOR told the particular story of a failing relationship, Call Me If You Get Lost details various moments of Tyler’s life, including moments of homewrecking, reflections on his past, and his journey to becoming the artist he is today (all the while doing so through the scope of hip-hop with the support of DJ Drama).
Throughout the 53-minute runtime, you can tell that Tyler did not come to play with this album, showing listeners his true caliber as a rapper. Not only does he create a lovely smooth-jazz soundscape on “WUSYANAME,” allowing both him and NBA YoungBoy to put on a show, he also expresses his dismay with performative fans on “MANIFESTO.” On this track, he brings strong bars while supported by brash production, as he raps about how he “hit some protests and retweeted positive messages, donated some funds then I went and copped me a necklace. I’m probably a coon on your standards based on this evidence.” Tyler’s not afraid to acknowledge some of his fans’ virtue signaling, and he’s not afraid to get vulnerable, either, as seen on “WILSHIRE.” On this particular track, he dedicates 8-minutes to talk about his position as a possible homewrecker. His vast catalog of topics on this album gives insight into his personal life, while his production, lyricism, and support from DJ Drama all show how deep his bag of tricks really goes.
My one con with this album is that it isn’t long enough. Due to how polished it is, Call Me If You Get Lost leaves the listener running it back. This in turn causes a want for more tracks, as 1) we haven’t heard him rap like this in a minute, and 2) he explores a plethora of soundscapes (it’d just be nice to see him dive deeper into some of them). Considering he dropped a 16-track album that hits all the way through, we don’t expect anything else from Tyler, the Creator (at least for another two years).
Tyler brought his A-game with this album, reflecting on his experiences and encouraging listeners to be themselves to the fullest. For someone who’s shared many personas, this is kind of ironic, but it also helps the album hit harder.
What are your thoughts on Call Me If You Get Lost? Are you a fan, or would you rather have seen Tyler explore another genre? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comment section.
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