Tyler, The Creator Interview - Call Me If You Get Lost Album, Mixtape Era Inspo and More

For XXL magazine's fall 2021 cover story, Tyler, The Creator discusses the making of his No. 1-selling album, Call Me If You Get Lost, being inspired by the mixtape era, rapping about the luxuries of his life and more.
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[@XXLMagazine]

What's your favorite song from Tyler, The Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost album?

[@dylansauerman8316]

Nav better

[@ZeuzMakesMusic]

Lemonhead my fav

[@333zion_]

Sweet/ I Thought You Wanted To Dance

[@Kanye_East.]

obviously runitup

[@itz_tiaaaa1]

All of his songs were good tbh🤍

[@LeBeautiful]

having DJ DRAMA on this album was such an experience

[@gaszer015]

YOOOOOOOO LeBeautiful long time no see dawg kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@osvaldo4748]

WE JUST LANDED IN GENEVA

[@Tcoils]

@@osvaldo4748 yeah that's in Switzerland

[@mjr0760]

@Onouphrios WE ALL GOT OUR TOES OUT, TOO. CALL ME WHEN YOU GET LOST

[@princenicolas6228]

Ayoo kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZC7XnydjMyhZrc

[@ZeuzMakesMusic]

He seems like a person you would call when you get lost

[@gaszer015]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@sam-eg4nn]

what makes you think that?

[@FrxstyProdz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6DCiGaJhauNaKM

[@Suckmygreen]

Hahahahha

[@NuVeaux843]

Well done.

[@terrenceharris-hughes4436]

It's crazy how he's been around since 2008 and he's just starting to get his due now

[@edgutierrez501]

he had to win a grammy to be taken serious , took him about 10 years but he did it and seeing everybody giving him his flowers is sooo pleasant .

[@ohianaw]

hes been making music as a kid and look where it got him

[@impacc4182]

@@edgutierrez501 No he had to drop good music to finally be taking seriously not that trash he made for his edgy mayonnaise fanbase

[@rohanbhuchar9518]

He's had his due for years, literally been mainstream for a decade.

[@davidfernandorosado7863]

that’s music for ya

[@nottom7551]

damn this got me wanting to listen to the whole album again

[@nottom7551]

@@gaszer015 i’m not listening to ur awful vid my guy how gullible do u think i am

[@gaszer015]

@@nottom7551 No lol I was talking about the album while self-promoting sorry I didn’t specify LOL

[@gaszer015]

@@nottom7551 I’m gonna start double spacing lol

[@golflos3726]

facts

[@impacc4182]

the album is mid asf compared to others that dropped

[@mrandyge]

This guy is a true artist, his name says it all, he is a true creator 🐐

[@ThatIsDopeBro]

And you're a true follower by looks of your nail pain like damn you couldn't even come up with a color yourself? Obvious rip off cuz you don't got an identity 😴

[@evllmonkey]

@@ThatIsDopeBro pretty sure it’s tyler’s hand but even if it wasn’t idk why you’re hating loser

[@ThatIsDopeBro]

@@evllmonkey someone has to tell these tyler fans that they ain't unique.

[@travisscuth7286]

@@ThatIsDopeBro I dont see him saying he is unique?? even if he did say and he ain't unique tf you gon do about it??? bozo+L

[@Smittenx3]

@@ThatIsDopeBro LMFAOOO. Why are you trolling

[@doherty7299]

Tyler is a gem to this generation, he is at a point in his career where he shouldn't be making stuff with substance anymore as he has already covered so much of his canvas but... here he is with another album that has pushed the envelope a little further, I also respect how much this man has grown since bastard & Odd Future! His impact is crazy and deserves all the love as you can tell his genuine and just loves what he does! Always got love for T :)

[@wiltchaney7469]

Search Shut up or kill me By paid killa & thank me later on 💫 Bars never die

[@doherty7299]

@@wiltchaney7469 just checked it out! That shit dope as hell

[@wiltchaney7469]

@@doherty7299 fam definitely had a whole ceremony preaching on that Jawn. That my la brother if you can leave him some love over there let em kno I sent yu. For it is easy to get discouraged in this industry . I tell em talent always prevail

[@doherty7299]

@@wiltchaney7469 I got you bro! just showed it some love! I appreciate you for spreading the love of Hip-Hop & your brothers.

[@rchiddamerji5427]

Wxwwxxx

[@MapleMilk]

I really like the way Tyler views age Alot of people use comparisons negatively Ironically, alot of people I've heard have said "Oh man, Tyler put this album out before he was X age" But Tyler is like "Man, all of my inspirations put their first stuff out YAYYY after me" He uses age as a point for opportunity rather than a point for fear. It's nice to see.

[@lixibao]

I love his personality. Witty, humble, down to earth and not afraid to put himself out there all while lookin fly. My ninja.

[@wiltchaney7469]

Search Shut up or kill me By paid killa & thank me later on 💫 Bars never die

[@333zion_]

Tyler has shaped so many artist and so many young people.

[@gaszer015]

Nah fr he’s one of my greatest inspiration kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@andyspendlove1019]

Tyler: “When the albums done, it’s done. It could take two year, could take a month. I don’t dictate that.” Also Tyler: **releases an album on every odd-numbered year like clockwork since 2011**

[@PJthedude2021]

honestly even before that, he released Stereotype in 2007, and then released Bastard in 2009. he’s really been consistent for so long

[@nolantrickey457]

CMIYGL is super inspirational... Makes me feel like I can achieve anything 💪🏻😂

[@gaszer015]

Nah fr that album changed my view on production kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

‘Rise!’ Makes me feel like I can “Rise to the top.”

[@THEmfGOBLIN]

I remember back in 2012 he had an interview with drama and he said he wanted him yelling on an OF Mixtape. It’s crazy how 9 years later he’s on one

[@Grym0626]

You can see that the maturity and intellect has grown over the years in Tyler now

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

He is soo excited for his future! Can't wait too see him dive into more sounds and creating projects that inspire a lot of people

[@xG1ZZM0x]

This album should be nominated for album of the year. But we know Ye and Drake gonna end up winning...

[@gupmali]

drakes album is dog shit and donda isn’t even getting a nomination, call me if you get lost gonna win it

[@starboyz5875]

@@djsmoove98 bruh did you just put Montero and CMIYGL in the same bracket....

[@juststop9379]

@@starboyz5875 this comparison is disrespectful 😭

[@crazytigerspy9420]

lmao tyler band wagons lowkey funny haram the house is burning and off season are all objectively better albums

[@Aesos3429]

@@djsmoove98 I’m a fan of both these niggas but even I’d know better than to put those two albums in the same bracket…

[@Steviefaith]

Aye if u been a fan since the beginning, this is like actually crazy too see

[@jayprada5244]

Yessir

[@patriotj]

Facts

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

And that’s why I love massa bc we come from the hood ppl believe we supposed to be stuck rapping about the struggle and this album was him showing how versatile he is and has been this was relatable to a lot of us bcuz we grew up on that stunt era wanting cars and jewelry every album is a different side of him his music is like a anthology to me the visuals are so euphoric I never want him to stop making music ❤

[@donttrip2579]

I can’t explain how much I love this dude. Like just listening to him talk you understand why people love him so much.

[@conbitches]

I’m happy he found his love for rap again. I remember a few years ago how he was saying that he wishes he wasn’t a rapper and wanted to go more into directing. He said if he had a kid, he would tell him to get into anything besides rap. It’s just ironic because he has such a natural gift for rapping so I’m happy he didn’t lose the love for it.

[@baribigavelli]

T has really shaped himself into this generation’s Pharrell

[@ThaRealOne0]

Why can’t he just be Tyler?

[@SMUS16475]

This generation's Pharrell is Pharrell.

[@JakeAllen3]

If he produced for others more often

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

I like Tyler way more than Pharell

[@TymeTraveling777]

Yup

[@dimexy]

CMIYGL IS A MASTERPIECE TYLER 💯‼️

[@jameirwhittaker285]

Grammy worthy album 💿

[@impacc4182]

the album is mid asf compared to others that dropped

[@jameirwhittaker285]

@@impacc4182 Ight name an album that was better then

[@impacc4182]

@@jameirwhittaker285 Nas album, Donda, Certified Lover boy (even though it was mid is still better than Tyler's lol), The off season and voice of the heroes are far better. And before you call any of those not good ask yourself if you actually listened to them and not hating just to hate

[@jameirwhittaker285]

@@impacc4182 never was hating in the first place and I have listened to these albums more than once, those some of those albums is Grammy worthy too but call me if you get lost is also one too in my opinion so chill

[@impacc4182]

@@jameirwhittaker285 Nigga telling me to chill like he didn't ASK for me to list better albums lol no one here is mad just a little discussion

[@kianafsah]

Broo I'm so hype to see what more comes from Tyler in the future!!

[@ay8788]

i like how technical he is about rap while still having the most fun

[@luckdropemoff7]

wanna see manifestation go to Tyler's song Bastard at 5:42 then go to 0:58 in Lumberjack

[@EverydaySocialMedia]

Tyler is really a 1 of 1 I loved his new album so much that I have listened to it for 2 months straight one of the best albums

[@KamilHenri]

Sometimes I love to imagine who he will be and what music he will be making at 70

[@SteezySio]

love you tyler, always will

[@panthastaa34]

I remember when I was in middle school id check Datpiff every week for the fire mixtapes

[@rozee8124]

When he says odd future now I get the chills

[@Tyoxy]

Call Me If You Get Lost is AOTY

[@carson005]

I’m so exited to see him live next year

[@YungBuckTheLabrat]

Tyler is a living legend

[@itz_tiaaaa1]

The goat himself 🤍

[@gaszer015]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@darklyweird]

T's such an amazing combo of class and goofiness. I really like it about him.

[@gerardmoses1313]

I remember I was going thru some stuff and didn't want to get up in the morning. Then covid hit me petty hard so it added to my depression. I can't lie, at the time I didn't even like Tyler's music at all and a video popped up on my time-line from some award show. Then he said, "Rolls-Royce pull up, Black Boy hop out...." I was instantly engaged. I was in pain, could barely breathe, but all I wanted to do was learn and sing that song and then it led me to call me if you get lost and the rest was history. Fully recovered and now I listen to this guy more than Drake's new album. #1 on my book. Good shit sir...I truly believe you saved my life. Thank you. Ps I would play his album in the morning when I was sick to get me hyped for the day to get me out of bed. My body may hurt but in order for me to one day go out a Double R then I gotta get out this bed and do shit. Thanks Tyler.

[@max2x000]

I really see him working and perfecting his flows and jokes its my fav part in rap and he absolutely hits it out of the park with this

[@dshaka1116]

i love him so much. so proud

[@wizrd119]

Cam Hicks be everywhere making history with these photos!!

[@ricardodiotaiuti1071]

Beat album of this year 100%

[@wiltchaney7469]

Search Shut up or kill me By paid killa & thank me later on 💫 Bars never die

[@asyria]

tyler is amazing and i love the chains

[@asyria]

also wasnt expecting him to mention fucking lame lmfao

[@dez-m]

RISE! is such a beautiful song...

[@nanshak5029]

He’s skinn is glowing !!!

[@gothsauceproductions5243]

I absolutely love everything about this album tbh. When I first heard Lumberjack the 1st track I heard off CMIYGL along with the video which really sets it off. I was “YESSSS” my boy Tyler brought that pressure on this track & was hoping for more like that just straight rap bangers cause I know he can do it. Then I heard CMMIGL was an all rap album it was like the Universe heard me & knew what my depression needed. No more edgy depression music but something to turn up to with some mature adult themes. I love that he made a rap banger album for grown young men my age not this youngster playing gangster bullshit which is cool but I see though most these kids holding guns & playing dress up while Tyler is Over all that acting hard & gangster he’s traveling the world living the best life he can & since I got my settlement money that’s all I been doing traveling to all the places I always wanted to go while bumpin CMIYGL thanks T

[@Atrophuis]

I was dying when he referenced his 07 album haha that thing had like 2 songs and 7 instrumentals

[@aproductofsanity]

Tyler videos are always worth my life

[@riz.a8384]

I love how Tyler knows and loves how he grew as a person and a rapper really proud and inspiring of him

[@solomonroller9127]

I preordered 2 copies of this cover, im hyped asf this shit bout to be like a collectors item for me. I love music magazines

[@dela_kurvoo]

One of the dopest artists out there 💪🔥

[@frankiedonuts5829]

This is easily my favorite Tyler album, and my favorite album of 2021 thus far...to me it’s definitely his best rapping like he said. It’s also to me is best production from a hip hop standpoint. It’s braggadocio rap but in a tasteful way, it’s not like most rap albums. Tyler’s personality comes off so pure and down to earth like usual in all his records. This album will not leave my rotation anytime soon, so happy he gave us this.

[@jacobbrown7442]

This is one of my favorite albums

[@wiltchaney7469]

Search Shut up or kill me By paid killa & thank me later on 💫 Bars never die

[@jaysilencio6428]

I’m proud of you champ❗️ You came a long way💯

[@tylersanchez118]

🔥🔥🔥 love Tyler, The Creator! XXL did their thang 🙌🏽

[@regulrshow20]

One of one, gotta love this guy, so different, yet so original, such an amazing artist

[@GuruLivesOn]

I like the fact that he used the term "instrumental as opposed to "intrical", which is not a word.

[@vhascometo9985]

XXL showing love to Tyler now.

[@djhype1983]

Nah but for real, Tyler to me has always been very conscious of his own music. He knows what he wants to say and how he wants the beat to project to his audience. Each time I listen to him it's a different experience, in a good way.

[@TheRokstarchik101]

In some songs, his voice definitely sounds different which I love. The flows are better and go hardddd. Keen for Sydney showww

[@michaelmantinaos8330]

Love Tyler!

[@Hcworld12345]

0:43 do it for 12 year old ken, 2017 ken 1:23 do it for me, self story 2:05 sharpening 3:32 u can do both 5:02 sharpening 6:08 im only 18, ye didnt peak til like 27, pdp til 27, tyler til 27, theres so much stuff i havent touch yet

[@mariau7429]

Love of my life

[@FlashBO7]

Early congrats for 4 million boys and Tyler well done 🙏💖

[@shaggs4346]

Cant wait for the movie tylers gonna direct one day🖤

[@sxyli]

album of the year tbh

[@saturnstar718]

CMIYGL is a GREAT album.

[@jessw.6250]

YET... yep he said haven’t touch YET- Im waiting Call me if you get lost ♥️♥️♥️

[@g4dark624]

4:30 tyler always gotta make something funny as hell😂😂😂

[@cedricgant8535]

T’s flourishing. We love to see it.

[@YUNG_Biped]

Tyler 🔥🔥🔥

[@Abstraction3298]

1:28 "It's a look it's a fucking look" 😂

[@riversider2506]

Thought that photographer was *Frank Ocean* at first 😂💀

[@spacesoldier68]

I think we can officially start putting Tyler in the same conversation as kanye,kendrick in terms of doing immersive albums

[@RG-FNR]

I haven’t bought an XXL magazine in ages but this makes me want to scoop a copy

[@327outkast]

my baby

[@ojtiv]

i swear if you listen to tyler, your whole music taste changes, i went from listening to uk dril, and now i listen to tyler, kanye, anderson paak, donald glover/childish gambino and kendrick

[@joshuahamilton7683]

tyler finally being excepted by the black community

[@melkshake69]

What?

[@aze4964]

I hear what you’re saying tbh. His fan base demographic has been shifting slowly from almost exclusively white teens to more black people. And he’s finally getting recognized by stuff like BET.

[@marymined8682]

@@melkshake69 tyler fan base were most of them white boys who thought his not like other black people or black rapper he rapped about stuff that not good and extremely offensive for a lot of people including black people on his goblin bastard era. When he started to work with Pharrel album like wolf or flower boy mostly on flower boy were he put a lot of rnb in it started to more attract more black people into his music. For a loment he wasn’t accepted by the BET than he performed like Tyler crazy and just good

[@akrazyman]

*accepted

[@ForrestGreenedOut]

@@melkshake69 listen to manifesto by Tyler he talks about it

[@1nsanoj44]

O melhor !!!

[@SolidSolve]

Album flame.

[@ImxPhreme]

Tyler the type rapper to want an XXL cover AFTER winning a Grammy

[@TATERxTOT]

This album makes me want to travel

[@alexmedero828]

Genius

[@cobrakai6685]

a wise man said : i love jewelers i love car 3:50

[@dnaispencer7398]

I F****** love this album. Tyler is so dope!

[@mrpotatocream9499]

CMIYGL 🔥🔥🔥

[@wiltchaney7469]

Search Shut up or kill me By paid killa & thank me later on 💫 Bars never die

[@mrpotatocream9499]

@@wiltchaney7469 bet

[@CashMoneyMan10293847]

Still waiting on the CMIYGL vinyl to drop

[@ForrestGreenedOut]

It dropped

[@kliklixrer9230]

Niiiiigaaaass

[@user-on3ge4kw3z]

He's grown so much through his albums

[@JordanNMusic]

That 26-year-old comment about Jay-Z & Kanye resonates w/me considering I have so much time left…I’m close to 25 but I know I can do anything w/the time I have left as long as I focus on myself.

[@missparker02]

i love him

[@BRaVOZOMBIE13]

Love Tyler❤️‍🔥

[@caseyk8779]

I’m surprised he didn’t make the music for this

[@oyemiketherockstarwedoever4165]

Xxl congratulations.

[@badlucksoma]

6:13 this right here

[@510z2]

‘Flow, articulation, how I say something slick’… percussionists stand 🆙

[@yingson1998]

This man does not look 30 holy shit!!!! This dude ages like a fine wine ❤️

[@JantzenOnFire]

aoty and his best work to date

[@Official_DEV007]

Big T Big Goat

[@gaszer015]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIucZ39_l7OFpdk

[@Lil_Off]

my guy really is becoming a legend i remember he used to say i wanna be next to quentin tarantino and names like that not other rappers

[@nomecognome8567]

Nice audio