Tyler, the Creator’s Flower Boy is his fourth studio album and is, simply put, a masterpiece.

This is the American rapper’s second album released under a big record label, Columbia Records. It contains unique tracks like “Boredom”, “See you again” and “911/ Mr. Lonely.”

This album is a worthwhile listen, and is proven to be enjoyed by all with its Best Rap Album nomination in the 2018 Grammys.

“That is where I was hidin’ / That was real love I was in / Ain’t no reason to pretend.”

These lyrics in Tyler, the Creator’s “Garden Shed” show that aside from just making songs that are great to listen to, Tyler, the Creator tells of his story through his lyrics.

This album and many of the lyrics in it describe his journey of dealing with his sexuality, and these tracks are his definite coming out to the public as gay/bisexual. This “garden shed” in his song represents a sort of closet, like when people say they’re “coming out of the closet” to reveal their sexuality.

Tyler, the Creator has been accused of being homophobic with past lyrics even with his open support of the LGBTQ community. The topic of him discussing sexual orientation is nothing new. This album is just his final shout to the world that he is in fact gay/bisexual.

“My November was awesome, I booked my first feature film / My November was when my brother took me to first concert ever.”

Aside from just sharing the message of Tyler’s personal journey, the album also gives off a personalized and close to home feel. Some of its production and use of speech have an informal vibe, almost as if you’re listening to a friend talk, which is a great attribute to some of the tracks.

The song “November” has a cut beat, and it features different people and voices speaking about their “November.” One’s “November” is essentially just a truly happy or significant moment in one’s life. This term that the album created adds a very personal feel, and makes the listeners feel comforted and happy.

“So, I kinda didn’t want to rap a lot on it,” Tyler, the Creator, said in an interview with Stephen Colbert. “So I kept all my rap verses short. And everything I said, I made sure it was really ridiculously important. And I think that’s what people kinda like about it this time around – because it’s nothing funny on it.”

Previously, Tyler’s content and albums have been very amusing and grotesque lyrically. He has been through a lot of controversy regarding his lyrics, yet on the Flower Boy album he has matured lyrically to better get his message across.

I would rate this album a 4 out of 5 stars because this album is truly a perfected yet relatable story of embracing yourself for who you are, and I think it’s amazing. However, some of the still mature lyrics are not meant for younger ears, and others might find them offensive regardless. Aside from that, this album is applicable for everyone.

It has a humble story, while also sticking to good beats and beautiful melodies. I feel this album contains many different genres and highlights, and I would suggest it for anyone looking for a chill afternoon, to a late night party.