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Tyler, the Creator: Chromakopia review – candour meets artfulness

The Grammy-winning US rapper pits soul-searching against some killer tunes, many featuring his mother, Bonita Smith

Over the course of his past four albums, rapper Tyler, the Creator has traded his edgy teenage Odd Future persona – and homophobic rhymes – for a more nuanced and expansive skillset, with frequent nods to a more fluid sexuality. Turning inwards, a deceptively lovey-dovey Darling, I makes plain that Tyler is not built for commitment, but manages to spin immaturity with convincing vulnerability. Like Him airs conflicted feelings about his estranged father to a piano-led cut featuring one of many cameos by Tyler’s mother, Bonita Smith, who also appeared on his 2021 LP, Call Me If You Get Lost.

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