Tyler, The Creator Opens Up to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 About New Album DON’T TAP THE GLASS
In an expansive conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Tyler, The Creator peeled back the layers of his latest album, DON’T TAP THE GLASS, revealing a deliberate shift toward unfiltered fun and high-energy music. The interview covered everything from his creative process to his thoughts on fatherhood, offering fans an intimate look at […] The post Tyler, The Creator Opens Up to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 About New Album DON’T TAP THE GLASS appeared first on Ghana Plug.
During an extensive chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Tyler, The Creator unpacked his newest record, DON’T TAP THE GLASS, outlining a conscious move toward raw, high‑energy fun. The interview spanned his creative workflow, his take on fatherhood, and offered listeners a close look at the mind of one of music’s most inventive performers.
Following the reflective tone of CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler explained that his latest album was a purposeful return to levity. “I just wanted to be silly again,” he said. “No deep album cuts, no slow emotional shit… just fun, outrageous shit, inside jokes, and big fly talk.” Tracks such as “Rah Tah Tah,” “Noid,” and “Sticky” highlight his playful side, with Tyler even citing a viral Instagram clip as inspiration: “Get your funky ass in that tub, bitch.”
Tyler also addressed the intricate discussion about artistic influence versus copying. “It’s a weird thing,” he admitted, explaining how DON’T TAP THE GLASS incorporates elements from various dance‑music traditions—New Orleans bounce, Atlanta bass, UK jungle—without being confined to a single genre. “Some people don’t grow up in those cultures, so they don’t get it,” he said, stressing the need to filter inspiration through one’s own perspective.
A lifelong fan of Clipse, Tyler shared how their new album, Let God Sort Em Out, altered his view on music. “That’s a gospel album,” he declared, praising its raw conviction. He also recounted the pressure of recording his verse for “P.O.V.”—a rare moment of self‑doubt. “I did it 77 times… I almost texted Pusha like, ‘Bro, I can’t.’ But then I nailed it.”
In a rare personal glimpse, Tyler mused on the concept of fatherhood. While part of him enjoys the “rich uncle” role, another side envisions the joys of raising a child—“dressing up as a fireman on random Thursdays, bike rides, making clothes for them.” Still, he dismissed legacy‑driven motives: “When n**as say, ‘I want a kid for my legacy,’ that’s corny. You’re gonna die. What are we talking about?”*
Above all, Tyler underscored his goal to produce “urgent, upbeat shit”—music that compels movement. “I used to think I was Usher at seven,” he chuckled, recalling his early love for dance. “This album is finally where I can just groove for real.”
The complete interview is now available on Apple Music 1 on YouTube below
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