Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Lands at #1 on Billboard 200

Tyler, the Creator has secured his third consecutive album to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 with CHROMAKOPIA. The album was released with a stellar debut when it pulled in an impressive 299,500 units, of which 212.55 million represented on-demand streams and 142,000 comprised pure album sales. This represents Tyler’s enduring popularity and the ability to reach a mass appeal over genres. His previous chart-topping albums, IGOR and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, only set the stage for this latest success to seal the deal on Tyler being a mainstay in the music industry.

Tyler’s Chart-Topping Legacy

CHROMAKOPIA now joins IGOR and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST as Tyler’s third #1 album accomplishment few artists achieve in succession. Each has been another step for Tyler in his growth and evolution as an artist, building onto his singular sound and style, and pushing the limits of hip-hop, alternative, and experimental music. If IGOR was the deep dive into character-driven storytelling and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST was a nod to his mixtape beginnings with DJ Drama, CHROMAKOPIA is a bright, colorful ride through identity, art, and inwardness. The album is the result of years of honing that craft and Tyler’s dedication to always finding new ways to reinvent his music.

Biggest Album Debuts of 2024

While the CHROMAKOPIA debut by Tyler didn’t have the largest first-week sales of 2024, it’s still a respectable entry into this year’s biggest debuts. How does it compare?

1. THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – 2.61M  
2. COWBOY CARTER – 407K
3. Short n’ Sweet – 362K
4. DAYS BEFORE RODEO – 361K
5. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – 339K
6. CHROMAKOPIA – 299K
7. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – 281K
8. WE DON’T TRUST YOU – 251K
9. F1-Trillion – 250K
10. ATE – 232K

Tyler’s good performance with CHROMAKOPIA, then, cements his position at #6 on this ranking and testifies to his commercial viability in addition to his critical viability. The good numbers are powered by a combination of pure streaming and committed fans who still see the value in the experience of a full album release.

Billboard 200: Highlights of the Top 10

Tyler isn’t alone in making waves on the Billboard 200 this week. Here are the rest of the notables in the top ten:

• #2 (New) – The Great Impersonator by Halsey, opening with 93,000 units. Much of its unit start via pure album sales 81,000 is a testament to the devoted fanbase of the singer-songwriter.
• #3 (-1) – Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet, bound for multi-platinum status, has been one of the consistent runners since its release. This week, it added 74,000 more units to bring it to 1,277,000 overall.
• #4 (New) – Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns, relying heavier on pure sales, bows on the chart with 54,000 units.
• #5 (-1) – Rod Wave’s Last Lap hums along with 51,000 units this week and 245,000 since release.
• #6 (+38) – Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) makes an incredible jump back into the top 10 with 49,000 units, totaling 755,000.
  #7 (+1) – Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us shows consistency as it has moved 49,000 units to notch an overall accumulation of 537,000.
  #8 (-2) – Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time, a powerhouse now with 7.8 million units in total accumulation, pushed on strong with 46,000.
  #9 (=) – Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, an emotional tour de force, moves another 46,000 units to chalk up a total accumulation of 1,795,000 since its release.
• #10 (-3) – Glorilla’s GLORIOUS, a breakthrough hit, closes out the top 10 with 45,000 units.

A Strong Week for Chart Debuts and Climbs

The Billboard 200 this week has both new entries and remarkable rebounds. Halsey’s The Great Impersonator and Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns each had strong showings, capturing fans across the pop and country music spectrums, while Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady illustrates the still-lingering presence of legacy artists as it makes a shocking leap back into the top 10.

Tyler’s Artistic Impact

With his ability to top the Billboard 200, it’s a real testament to his staying power and incredibly engaged fanbase. Artistically, he’s one of those talents who continues to challenge himself and his audience, and on that merit alone, Tyler has constantly been a force of interest in terms of what the future and boundaries of the industry are. By the time CHROMAKOPIA dropped, he would not only strike commercial success but also widen his artistic reach to prove his relevance and resilience in an ever-changing musical landscape.