Few, if any, rappers this decade have endured as significant a personal and artistic evolution as Tyler, The Creator. His last record, 2017's Flower Boy, was a true coming-of-age album. After a half-decade of anti-establishment antics and abrasive hate-raps, Tyler's complicated persona unearthed a previously unknown side of vulnerability and openness that widely changed his public perception … Continue reading Album Review: Tyler, The Creator – IGOR
The Observatory Orange County capped off 2017 with a stacked bill last Saturday night in Santa Ana, featuring a headline performance by Tyler, The Creator and opening sets by breakout boy band BROCKHAMPTON, The Internet's Steve Lacy, and indie up and comers Clairo and Bane's World. I caught the show and have been eager to … Continue reading Tyler, The Creator @ The Observatory OC
Tyler, The Creator's major label debut Flower Boy is a beautifully composed hip-hop record that utilizes elements of modern rap with R&B, funk and soul music, along with an array of talented guests that enhance the album's lush aesthetic. I've always seen Tyler as a talented hip-hop artist that - aside from a handful of decent … Continue reading Album Review: Tyler, The Creator – Flower Boy
