Spotify playlists are officially getting sticky. The streaming giant rolled out its new “Create Cover Art” feature on Wednesday (Feb. 19), which will allow fans to craft custom cover art tailored to their listening preferences.
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The new function features a collection of stickers surrounding Tyler, The Creator’s recent bodies of work, including the green-splattered Chromakopia art, IGOR and Flower Boy.
There are 10 stickers in total, all of which are inspired by the rapper’s eccentric taste and iconic style, ranging from the Chromakopia shipping container, Call Me If You Get Lost driver’s license, the IGOR wig and his designer luggage.
Tyler boasts over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify and his music appears across 162 million user-generated playlists, which will give fans plenty of opportunities to cook up some fun playlist artwork.
“Here’s how: Go to your playlist, tap the three dots, and select ‘Create cover art,’” Spotify wrote in an explainer on Instagram.
Tyler fans lent their stamps (and stickers) of approval to the custom playlists. “Boi this so friggen tuff,” one person commented. Another added: “One could say this is fantastick!”
Tyler, the Creator delivered his Chromakopia album in October, which scored him a third slot atop the Billboard 200. The album earned 299,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 31, which is his best number as far as units go and he didn’t even have a full tracking week.
Tyler’s currently in the early parts of the Chromakopia World Tour, which boasts one more L.A. show before heading to Oakland and Sacramento this weekend.
Tyler, The Creator
Spotify
Spotify Playlists Get Sticky
Spotify playlists are officially getting sticky. The streaming giant rolled out its new “Create Cover Art” feature on Wednesday (Feb. 19), which will allow fans to craft custom cover art tailored to their listening preferences.
Custom Cover Art Stickers
The new function features a collection of stickers surrounding Tyler, The Creator’s recent bodies of work, including the green-splattered Chromakopia art, IGOR, and Flower Boy.
There are 10 stickers in total, all of which are inspired by the rapper’s eccentric taste and iconic style, ranging from the Chromakopia shipping container, Call Me If You Get Lost driver’s license, the IGOR wig, and his designer luggage.
Engaging with Fans
Tyler boasts over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his music appears across 162 million user-generated playlists, giving fans plenty of opportunities to create fun playlist artwork.
“Here’s how: Go to your playlist, tap the three dots, and select ‘Create cover art,’” Spotify wrote in an explainer on Instagram.
Tyler fans lent their stamps (and stickers) of approval to the custom playlists. “Boi this so friggen tuff,” one person commented. Another added: “One could say this is fantastick!”
Success and Tour Updates
Tyler, the Creator delivered his Chromakopia album in October, which scored him a third slot atop the Billboard 200. The album earned 299,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 31, his best number yet.
Tyler’s currently in the early parts of the Chromakopia World Tour, with one more L.A. show before heading to Oakland and Sacramento this weekend.
Tyler, The Creator
Spotify
FAQs
How can I create custom cover art for my Spotify playlist?
To create custom cover art, go to your playlist, tap the three dots, and select ‘Create cover art.’
What inspired the stickers for Tyler, The Creator’s playlists?
The stickers are inspired by Tyler’s recent albums, including Chromakopia, IGOR, and Flower Boy, reflecting his iconic style.
Credit: www.billboard.com
