Jaden Smith. GoldLink. Tyler, the Creator – or should we just call him IGOR at this point? Settle in and prepare to immerse yourself in an unforgettable night in Orlando’s Addition Arena. An hour before the doors at the Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida even opened, a long line, made up […]
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Tyler, the Creator’s Personal Evolution: A Lyrical Analysis
Early in his career, Tyler, The Creator gained fame as an innovative producer whose abrasive lyrics leaned heavily on topics like rape, violence, and homophobic slurs – also known as “shock-rap”. But when Tyler’s new album Igor drops later this week, the project will come from a man whose music is nearly unrecognizable when compared […]
The Creation of “Flower Boy”: A Track-by-Track Visual Guide
This past summer, Tyler, the Creator unveiled a secret Instagram account that he’d been hiding for years. The account held hundreds of never-before-seen images and videos from the “Flower Boy” sessions, chronicling the album’s creation from its earliest stages. We went through the entire account, from top-to-bottom, to collect every single post that corresponds with […]
The Extraordinary Heir of Tyler, the Creator: Meet Tierra Whack
If Tyler, the Creator founded Odd Future in 2018, what would the collective look like? Who would he draft? The admittedly easy and popular first pick would be Brockhampton, the boy band branded as Odd Future 2.0. Although Brockhampton is certainly a solid choice, allow me to offer an alternative: a dark horse who fits […]
Ameer Vann: the Complete BROCKHAMPTON Fan Guide
Contrary to popular belief, Ameer Vann isn’t just primetime meme material – he’s a real guy with talent by the bucket. Here’s everything you need to know about Brockhampton’s hard AF and smooth as velvet vocalist. Yes, we are aware that Ameer is no longer in Brockhampton. Instead of overhauling this piece to discuss his […]
Frank Before the Ocean: The Story of Lonny Breaux
Channel Orange. Endless. Blonde. Frank Ocean’s music needs no introduction. Frank Ocean the man and artist, however, is a far more enigmatic topic. Hiding behind a notorious shroud of privacy and mystery, the details of Frank Ocean’s personal story intrigues casual and die-hard fans alike. But to truly understand Frank Ocean, you have to go […]
Influences of Rich Brian + [Playlist]
We dug through every interview Brian has ever given to discover his biggest inspirations and influences, then spent hours making the ultimate Rich Brian Playlist of Influences in celebration of his record-breaking album, “Amen”. Who is Rich Brian? Brian Imanuel, aka “Rich Brian”, is one of the most controversial artists in hip hop today. When […]
If You Liked “Flower Boy”… [Playlist]
Tyler, the Creator took a step outside his comfort zone with his fourth studio album and the results were phenomenal. If Flower Boy left you fiending for more, we’ve got the perfect playlist to satisfy your indie-hop addiction. Tyler, the Creator outdid himself on Flower Boy. The album, which took a colossal diversion from his […]
Tyler, the Creator’s Top 5 Freestyles
#1: Tyler Freestyles on Sway in the Morning (2013) The hottest freestyle on the list is also one of the shortest. Tyler made an appearance on Sway in the Morning back in 2013 about a month before releasing his second album, Wolf. When asked about the new album, Tyler responded by shitting all over it […]
A Look Inside the “Flower Boy” Vinyl
Since the release of his album Flower Boy, critics have spent a lot of time praising Tyler, the Creator for his maturation as both an artist and human being. But one quick look inside the vinyl assures us that Tyler is still the same old fuck boy that ate a roach back in his Odd […]
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