Tyler The Creator - Don't Tap The Glass

"Don't Tap The Glass", the ninth studio album by American rapper Tyler, the Creator, was surprise-released on July 21, 2025, through Columbia Records. The ten-track project runs just under half an hour and was fully produced by Tyler himself. The record features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams (also credited as Sk8brd), Madison McFerrin, and Yebba. Leading up to the release, Tyler teased fans during his Chromakopia tour with art installations, mysterious online posts, and exclusive merch dropswhile also shutting down fake tracklists that circulated online.

On social media, Tyler gave fans a reality check about what to expect. He told them to "keep your hopes and expectations low, " stressing that Don't Tap the Glass isn't a concept album. Instead, it's a project built around energy, motion, and the joy of movement. Tyler explained that this album was "not made for sitting still, " urging listeners to dance, drive, or run while playing itanything that keeps the body moving. He also expressed frustration about how phones and cameras often interrupt genuine movement and connection during live performances.

Musically, the album dives deep into the worlds of dance, funk, house, rap, and techno. The songs are vibrant and rhythm-driven, prioritizing feel and flow over introspection. Listeners will find playful verses, clever wordplay, and flashes of vulnerability scattered through the grooves. Some tracks blend retro sounds with futuristic production, showing Tyler's knack for mixing nostalgia with invention. Rather than being confessional like his past albums, Don't Tap the Glass encourages listeners to let loose and have fun.

Critics have responded enthusiastically. The Guardian praised the album's ability to balance contradiction and emotion while maintaining dancefloor appeal. Pitchfork described it as "a brisk, single-minded, and snappy dancefloor romp" that moves through electro, disco, synth-funk, and Miami bass without losing Tyler's unique touch. Many reviewers highlighted how refreshing it feels compared to his more dense, introspective earlier works.

Commercially, the album made a huge impact. Don't Tap the Glass debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, moving around 197, 000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Its singles, including "Ring Ring Ring" and "Sugar On My Tongue, " were sent to radio, with "Ring Ring Ring" featuring a sample of Raydio's "All in the Way You Get Down." The track hit the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed the R&B/hip-hop charts. Tyler also dropped a star-studded video for "Stop Playing With Me, " featuring appearances from LeBron James and Clipse. He's expected to continue promoting the album during the next legs of his world tour, with major stops planned in Latin America.