Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Pushes Boundaries with Surprise Guests
Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album, CHROMAKOPIA, showcases his growth as a rapper and producer, delivering an introspective yet confident project. The album’s 14 tracks explore paranoia, fame, aging, love, parenting, and Tyler's wealth flexes. Entirely written, produced, and arranged by Tyler, CHROMAKOPIA earned acclaim for its lyricism, cohesiveness, and chaotic energy.
Despite the California native announcing that the album would contain "no features," it subtly includes uncredited guest appearances from notable artists without official mention. Childish Gambino, Daniel Caesar, Doechii, GloRilla, Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, and more make surprise contributions.
Check out the full list of featured artists and their tracks below.
Childish Gambino
Childish Gambino is featured on “I Killed You,” providing vocals after the first verse and closing out the track. He also appears on “Judge Judy.”
Daniel Ceasar
Daniel Caesar frequently collaborates on this album, lending his vocals to the opening track “St. Chroma” and “Take Your Mask Off.” He is also credited as a writer and composer for “Tomorrow.”
Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, and GloRilla
“Sticky” features GloRilla, Lil Wayne, and Sexyy Red, making it one of the most talked-about tracks on CHROMAKOPIA. The song challenges its guests to step outside their comfort zones and fully immerse themselves in the album's world. During an interview at London’s Wireless Festival in July, Sexyy Red was asked about her dream collaboration. She revealed, “I did my dream collab already — Tyler the Creator,” highlighting their work together on this track. Lil Wayne also has a history with Tyler, contributing vocals to Flower Boy in 2017 and Call Me When You Get Lost in 2021.
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Doechii
Doechii shines on the track "Balloon," where she and Tyler showcase their rap skills.
Teezo Touchdown
Teezo Touchdown lends his vocals on the track “Darling, I” as Tyler explores his artistic ambition and shares his thoughts on the challenges of maintaining monogamous relationships.
ScHoolboy Q
ScHoolboy Q appears on CHROMAKOPIA with his verse on "Thought I Was Dead," a bold addition to the track.
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Willow
Willow revealed that she contributed background vocals to "NOID," which was released before the official launch of CHROMAKOPIA, even though she is not credited as a featured artist.
Baby Keem
Baby Keem made a surprise appearance on the track "Like Him" with an adlib, much to the delight of fans. According to Genius, English singer and songwriter Lola Young is also featured on the track.
