Ty Dolla $ign Explains New Album Name ‘Tycoon’: ‘I’m One of the Biggest Artists in the Game’

Ty Dolla $ign takes Billboard out to his favorite West Hollywood eatery to talk about his new album, Tycoon, on the latest episode of Take Us Out.

The R&B star took Billboard to Casa Madera in West Hollywood, Calif., which he called one of the finest restaurants in the whole neighborhood. After ordering various dishes that included a Yucatan salad, a hummus platter and some red rice, Ty spoke about the concept behind his new album, Tycoon, which drops on Friday (Oct. 17).

“A tycoon is a boss,” Ty explained. “It came from a Japanese word ‘tycoon,’ which means ‘great lord.’ It’s the same thing — great boss, the best at your craft. The top of your game, right? That’s what I feel like I’ve reached. There’s still heights I wanna reach, there’s still places I wanna go, there’s still more goals I have, but I’m there. I’m one of the biggest artists in the game.”

He then spoke about founding his label EZMNY Records, including signing his first artist, Leon Thomas. However, he quickly added that his daughter was by far his “greatest accomplishment.”

The new episode of Take Us Out comes after Sean Paul and Love Island‘s Chelley sat down for candid conversation while eating Jamaican food earlier in October. While splitting some jerk mac and cheese spring rolls, the two of them reflected on Sean Paul’s unbelievable legacy and spoke about his groundbreaking Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s “Get Busy,” “Temperature,” “Cheap Thrills” with Sia, and of course, “Baby Boy” with Beyoncé.

Check out the latest episode of Take Us Out with Ty Dolla $ign above.