Tyler, The Creator released his first two singles, accompanied by music videos, off of the deluxe edition of “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale,” gearing up towards the start of his new era.

“DOGTOOTH,” which was released on March 27, showcases the Tyler that we have grown to love from the “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST” era, Sir Baudelaire. 

This song shows Tyler rapping about buying his neighbor’s house and showing off his luxurious lifestyle, just like many other songs off “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” 

The song does not have much meaningful impact on Tyler’s story, however, it seems as if this song was just made in good fun while also showcasing his lavish lifestyle.

Alongside the song, Tyler released a music video the same day that showed him driving cars, flexing money and jewelry, and even destroying luxury cars just to show how much money and power he has. 

While this song and the accompanying music video may not have much of a deep meaning behind them, it makes sense that Tyler dropped this song as the first single.

This song, while a generic rap song, is well-written and produced. 

It is a very catchy song that will have people who don’t listen to rap listening to it because of the effortless flow and delivery that Tyler gives.

Tyler’s first singles usually give us a sort of introduction to the album and who Tyler has embodied for the album, they aren’t the best works on the project itself. 

With the release of this first single and video, it was safe to assume that we would get another single since that is the route that Tyler normally takes. 

Two days after “DOGTOOTH,” Tyler released “SORRY NOT SORRY,” a much more personal song. 

“SORRY NOT SORRY” showcases Tyler apologizing for certain topics in his past and also harping on people who refuse to see his evolution as an artist. 

He apologizes to what we can assume is his old group rap collective “ODD FUTURE” for letting his and their egos impede their friendships. 

The group disbanded back in 2015 with many members not acknowledging each other today. 

As the song goes on, Tyler apologizes for things such as hiding his sexuality for so long, not being more involved in the “Black Lives Matter” movement, leaving people who he had formed connections with abruptly, and more. 

This shows the audience that Tyler has grown from the 19-year-old artist that we once knew into a respected figure in music.

The second half of the song is Tyler going off on his audience for digging into his personal life, not understanding that he will continue to grow and for being judgemental.

Tyler is tired of being labeled in certain ways based on past music. He wants to be known for more than just the music he made five or even 10 years ago. 

“SORRY NOT SORRY” signifies the growth Tyler has overcome since first releasing music and the choice that he has made to leave his past behind and start this new chapter of his music career. 

This song is truly one of Tyler’s best songs, begging the question of how could he not even release it until now?

The song is so emotional, deep and raw, allowing the listener to feel Tyler’s sorrow. 

This song will go down as one of Tyler’s best, I would even say one of his top five best.

While we are seeing the end of one of Tyler’s most influential eras with the release of these two singles, it begs the question of what will be next for Tyler, The Creator not only musically but personally. 

With Tyler’s album releases being two years apart each, his next album is probably due sometime later this year.

“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” released March 31 on all streaming platforms.