![]() ![]() “Although these lyrics are violent, that’s the point,” says Olivia Sledzik of The Blue and Grey. What MTV (and what seems like a majority of the hip music critics out there) fails to find fault in is Tyler’s sickeningly violent persona steeped in his lyrics – which many in the industry praise obscenely for being so innovative and creative. I appreciate how real his music sounds without industry frills or needing a Nicki Minaj verse or two to get people to listen. His overall sound is reminiscent of good old-school hip-hop, with no auto-tuning. But for many of us, his fame really came into light when he won MTV’s Best New Artist for his song “Yonkers.” It’s cooler than cool to think of Tyler as the next great visionary, with provocative lyrics and a sound unlike anything else.Īnd before I start: yes, I “get” it. If you’re a 16-year-old white male or particularly engaged in the indier-than-thou music world, you’ve known about Tyler’s unique, offensive, and brutish style since his self-released album Bastard. As I was perusing the top countdowns (from Pitchfork to MTV), I noticed one disturbing trend: Tyler, the Creator in the top spots.Īlthough not always #1, the loud-mouthed leader of OFWGKTA made serious waves this year with the release of his album Goblin. One of the reasons why I love this time of year is watching every music elitist out there sum up the best of 2011 with their own appraisal of new music that graced the year.
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