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Ned Flanders without the S just isn’t the same.
Two videos in quick succession from the OFWGKTA clan’s upcomingOF Tape Vol. 2 release, set to drop later this month, and whilst Rella was a pretty enjoyable one all-round, I’m not quite as enamoured with this.
The OF ‘oddness’ works when there’s a funny angle to it, but here it just comes off as a little too incongruent, as the video is set to a rather dark, minimal production that would have been far better suited to a more evenly-themed video. The creepier elements of the video (such as Tyler as a baby) do work relatively well with the audio, but the unnecessary amount of naked obese people (I wish I was joking) just drives any serious surrealism out of the video, and hence affects the perception of the audio given that it’s the first time hearing the song for most of us.
Could have been good, but instead it’s just a bit boring. Hopefully there’s better yet to come, especially in light of the aforementioned Rella single, which was certainly both a fun watch and a good listen.
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Violence, cross-dressing, drugs and much more: Odd Future are back. It’s fair to say many of us ‘got over the hype’ surrounding this collective relatively quickly last year, but credit where it’s due, as this video has captured my interest once more.
What’s instantly noticeable is that they’re clearly enjoying the access to higher production quality, as the video immediately strikes you with an air of professionalism that continues throughout the video, containing the natural Odd Future anarchy very well. The clip is typically wacky, with all sorts of insane activities and outfits, alongside plenty of laugh out loud moments-Tyler’s on great form in his section with some fantastic mannerisms.
The track itself also boasts from a more polished feel, with a thudding, energetic production served up by the ever-improving Left Brain, whilst Hodgy, Domo and Tyler genuinely bring some enjoyable flows to the track, with Tyler’s tongue-twisting delivery being a highlight. It’s a surprisingly enjoyable effort from the OFWGKTA clan, and much credit to them for adding a little gloss to their edgy, out-there style.
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I’ve not yet listened to The R.E.D. Album in full, but there’s no doubt this was the best single released prior to the full album’s release. The reasoning is three-fold: the production is hypnotising, the blend of artists works (including Wayne, who doesn’t appear in the video), and Tyler (as his Wolf Haley persona) surprises listeners by coming through with what is the show-stealing verse.
The video is as odd as you’d expect, taking place in a mental asylum of Arkham proportions, and allowing Game to have a little fun with the visual output. Lots of aggressive, psychotic mannerisms and expressions from Game, blending with the general lunacy well, whilst Tyler’s appearance is relatively tame by comparison as he mostly plays around with a cat. An entertaining enough video nonetheless, largely thanks to being heavily supported by a good track. Grab the audio on Game’s latest LP now.
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Normally, I don’t go for these ‘personality hosted’ mixtapes as they just tend to be a mish-mash of readily-available tracks. However, the ever-entertaining Peter Rosenberg (one of the few prominent lovers of both hip-hop and wrestling!) has really pulled off something special here, with a 23-track project full of original material from the likes of Raekwon, Odd Future, Kendrick Lamar, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino and many more. There’s even a Macho Man Randy Savage interlude!
Needless to say, this looks like a must-have for all hip-hop fans, and alongside the glut of rap gargantuans, there are a couple of ‘middle-ground’ names on here I’ve been looking to get into, whilst I’m sure we’ll also be introduced to a few new and upcoming stars. To quote Peter, ‘With so much BS out there — sometimes it’s hard to find what’s really poppin. Well I did the work for you. Enjoy.’
Peter Rosenberg & Popchips Present : What’s Poppin Vol. 1
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Still very much enjoying the audio for this collaboration, and the duo come together for a very entertaining video to supplement the track. It’s largely focused on generally creating havoc and a bit of chaos, as Pusha and Tyler throw a few eggs, gather a somewhat eclectic gang of folk to trash the streets/miscellaneous rooms and a little more on top of that.
A highlight is Tyler and Pusha ‘trading places’, in particular the unexpected sight of Pusha on crutches dressed identically to Tyler. It’s good to see the Clipse rapper add a little humour to his otherwise serious public image, and that certainly reflects on the video as a whole. A fun watch, and definitely has that Odd Future stamp all over it with a lighthearted yet anarchic vibe throughout the video. Audio available here.
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Having interacted frequently on Twitter, the long-awaited collaboration between the two comes to light, set to find a home on Pusha’s Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray (August 23rd). This also marks Tyler’s first major feature outside of the OFWGKTA collective, which certainly adds an interesting dimension to the track.
The Neptunes serve up a real head-nodding production here, with thick bass hits and sharp snare work providing a simple, uncomplicated platform for Pusha and Tyler to work with, and both certainly come through with solid verses. Whilst I’ve not taken greatly to his solo material, Tyler does come through with some decent raps here, slightly (and only slightly!) toning down his aggressive, exaggerated raps to maintain the vibe of the track. Worth a listen for sure, an enjoyable slice of hip-hop.
Pusha T-Trouble On My Mind ft. Tyler, The Creator
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I actually deleted half of Tyler’s overhyped Goblin. Maybe I didn’t get it? I figured he’s clearly a talented individual (his videography demonstrates his creativity extends beyond purely audio) but with several lazily produced tracks and interludes on Goblin I hope someone can harness this innovation into something more ‘complete’ for his next project, Wolf in 2012.
This video is the best thing about the song (one which didn’t remain on my Hitachi). Tyler, credited as director for the visuals here, crafts a comical yet in-depth story to compliment the lyrics and each verse is portrayed with three very differing scenes allowing Tyler to display his alter-ego Wolf Hayley on numerous occasions. What’s also interesting to note on this is the obvious increased budget the OFWGKTA frontman is afforded here. Let’s see what he comes up with next.
Side note: I hear recently he’s also going to appear on Game’s R.E.D. Make of that what you will.
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From underground obscurity to hip-hop phenomenon, it’s fairly accurate to say that quite a bit has changed for Tyler and his team over the past few months. With Goblin’s May 10th release date only around the corner, here’s the latest drop to compliment the superb Yonkers. Tron Cat continues that haunting, electric production that Tyler has become known for and the lyricism is as hard-hitting and controversial as always. Not quite as grabbing as Yonkers, but by now we’re starting to get a good feel for Goblin.
Tyler, The Creator-Tron Cat
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I rarely post or even watch interviews, but this is far too entertaining to not post. Not sure who this Nardwuar fellow is, but his geeky persona is relatively entertaining and plays off the Odd Future boys really well.
There’s a lot to love here, as Hodgy and Tyler are at their immature best and are clearly having an awful lot of fun in the limelight. It’s nice to see that sort of ‘free-spirited’ nature, and it’ll definitely have you cracking up at some of the things they come out with. Always good to see artists who don’t take themselves too seriously.
Gained a new respect for Tyler musically too, as he clearly knows his stuff and has a deep knowledge and appreciation for a wide range of music. It’s refreshing to see that whilst they’re impulsive and ‘crazy’ on the surface, they clearly have a good understanding of music underneath it all, which hopefully sets them in good stead for their careers. Golf Wang.
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Undoubtedly the man of the moment in hip-hop, Tyler’s track French was originally featured on his 2009 debut solo album Bastards. With his sharp rise to prominence, many remixes are beginning to emerge and this one twists the industrial, gritty production of the original into a more electronic style.
It’s a pretty solid remix, with the somewhat lighter production being far less ominous than the original, and hence will probably make for easier listening to those unconvinced or unaccustomed to Tyler/Odd Future’s beat selections. The original production also complimented the ‘shock factor’ of the lyrics with its blunted tones, whereas this remix downplays that aspect and instead makes it into one where the lyrics are projected slightly differently. I’m not sure I prefer it to the original, but it’s certainly more accessible to the wider audience, and worth checking out either way. Click here for Yonkers.
Tyler, The Creator-French (Toro y Moi Remix)
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Murray: February 19, 2011
After major hard drive failure a week ago, I dropped the OTU team a tweet asking for a brief update on anything that had passed me by during my agonizing downtime.
Indi directed me to this. Already generating masses of hype across the hip-hop educated parts of the Internet, Tyler, The Creator from Odd Future drops this disturbing video in support of his upcoming sophomore LP, Goblin.
Tyler’s style takes some getting used to, but the ferocious, industrial beat drives home the haunting black and white visuals where we watch Tyler eat a cockroach and vomit it up before hanging himself.
This is never going to get airplay, but this is exactly the type of hip-hop which helps shine fresh new light onto much of the monotonous drivel out at the moment. All I can say is: Stay tuned.
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