Odd Future
Los Angeles collective led by Tyler, the Creator that launched Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, Syd and The Internet.
Key albums
The OF Tape Vol. 2
Key tracks
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Who are Odd Future?
Odd Future (OFWGKTA) was a Los Angeles collective led by Tyler, the Creator, with members including Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Syd, Matt Martians, Hodgy and Domo Genesis.
Known for
Free mixtapes and a DIY online presence that went viral around 2010, the Adult Swim show Loiter Squad and the album The OF Tape Vol. 2 (2012).
Style
Raw, provocative and full of humor, rooted in skate culture. Musically all over the place, from hard rap to soul and R&B.
Impact
Odd Future showed how artists could build a fanbase themselves online, without a label. Almost every member went on to a solo career, with Tyler and Frank Ocean as the biggest names.
Influences
- N.E.R.D.
