Tyler, The Creator named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025

An insight to Tyler’s personality.

Tyler, the Creator’s most critically acclaimed and popular albums are generally considered to be Flower boy, Igor, Get Lost, which mark his artistic evolution and earned him significant commercial success and Grammy awards. 

Critically Acclaimed Albums

• IGOR
  • Acclaim: This album received widespread critical success and won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2020. Many critics and fans consider it his best work due to its bold experimentation and cohesive narrative.
  • Style: IGOR is a genre-blending project incorporating hip-hop, R&B, funk, and pop, with a strong emphasis on synthesizers and a narrative arc about a love triangle and heartbreak.
  • Highlights: “Earfquake” was a major hit single, and the album’s brilliant production and storytelling are frequently praised by reviewers.
• Flower Boy
  • Acclaim: Described as Tyler’s “most accomplished” and mature album at the time of its release, it received universal acclaim and a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album in 2018.
  • Style: It features a smoother, more introspective sound than his earlier work, with lush chords, complex beats, and vulnerable lyrics exploring themes of isolation and sexuality.
  • Highlights: The album includes popular tracks like “See You Again” and “Who Dat Boy” and is often noted for its beautiful, jazz-inspired production.
• Call Me If You Get Lost
  • Acclaim: This album also received terrific critical and fan acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2022.
  • Style: The album features a return to a more rap-focused style, narrated by DJ Drama in the style of classic Gangsta Grillz mixtapes, exploring themes of travel and luxury.
  • Highlights: Key tracks include “Lumberjack” and “Wusyaname”, with critics praising its expansive sound and A-list collaborations, including Lil Wayne and Pharrell Williams. 

Other Notable Mentions

• Wolf
  • Acclaim: This album is highly regarded by some fans for its balance of artistry and the raw energy of his earlier work.
  • Style: Wolf scaled back some of the aggression of Goblin, with bolder production choices that showcased Tyler’s growth as an artist.
• Cherry Bomb
  • Acclaim: While some critics found it unorganized, others appreciated its ambitious, daring production and experimental nature. 

Overall, his more recent works are consistently praised for their artistic maturity, genre-bending production, and narrative depth.