Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator is an alternative hip-hop artist from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles rapper, producer and founder of Odd Future who grew from shock rap to the Grammy-winning IGOR.
Who is Tyler, the Creator?
Tyler, the Creator (Tyler Okonma) is a rapper, producer and designer from Los Angeles, and the founder of the Odd Future collective.
Known for
His early shock-rap records Bastard and Goblin (2011), with "Yonkers", and then a big artistic leap with Flower Boy (2017), IGOR (2019) and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021), both of which won the Grammy for Best Rap Album. He also runs the fashion brand Golf Wang and the Camp Flog Gnaw festival.
Style
A deep, gravelly voice, colorful jazz-chord production and constant reinvention, from horrorcore to love songs and synth-pop. He produces almost everything himself.
Impact
Tyler showed a whole generation how to build a creative empire on your own terms, and made weird, personal and colorful hip-hop mainstream.
Influences
- Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D.
Tyler, the Creator: quick answers
What genre is Tyler, the Creator?
Tyler, the Creator’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Tyler, the Creator is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Tyler, the Creator from?
Tyler, the Creator is from Los Angeles, California.
What is Tyler, the Creator’s real name?
Tyler, the Creator’s real name is Tyler Okonma.
When did Tyler, the Creator start?
Tyler, the Creator has been active since 2007.
Which group is Tyler, the Creator part of?
Tyler, the Creator is a member of Odd Future.
Who influenced Tyler, the Creator?
Tyler, the Creator was influenced by N.E.R.D..
Who did Tyler, the Creator influence?
Tyler, the Creator influenced Aminé.
Which artists are similar to Tyler, the Creator?
If you like Tyler, the Creator, listen to Aminé, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Vince Staples.
