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Artists like Tyler the Creator — and the music that made them

Alternative Hip-Hop · 2007-present
Genre-bending hip-hop visionary redefining rap with jazz-infused creativity
Tyler, the Creator is a Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and creative director who emerged from Los Angeles' underground scene as the provocative leader of Odd Future collective. His artistic evolution from shock-rap provocateur to sophisticated auteur has redefined modern hip-hop through genre-blending albums that incorporate jazz, R&B, and pop influences while showcasing his growth as both musician and storyteller.
Essential tracks
EARFQUAKE
Yonkers
See You Again
Did you know
He taught himself to play piano at age 14 and produces most of his own beats
His album 'Igor' won the 2020 Grammy for Best Rap Album despite barely featuring any rapping
He created his own annual music festival Camp Flog Gnaw and designs all his album artwork
“Surreal production meets confessional rap with jazz-influenced orchestral arrangements.”
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Trace Tyler the Creator's roots back through history
Every sound has a source. Click any node to hear the connection.
Tyler, The Creator
2007-present
Pharrell Williams
1990s-present
cited
Eminem
1996-present
cited
Kanye West
2003-present
cited
MF DOOM
1988-2020
sonic
Odd Future Collective
2007-2015
cited
N.E.R.D
2001-2017
sonic
D'Angelo
1995-present
sonic
Gang Starr
1989-2003
movement
A Tribe Called Quest
1985-2016
movement
De La Soul
1987-present
movement
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Lush orchestral arrangements with live instrumentation
Vintage soul and R&B sampling
Distorted basslines and synth textures
Confessional lyrics over jazz chord progressions
Start with these tracks
Yonkers
See You Again
Earfquake
Igor's Theme
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Music like Tyler the Creator — Tyler, the Creator is a Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and creative director who emerged from Los Angeles' underground scene as the provocative leader of Odd Future collective. His artistic evolution from shock-rap provocateur to sophisticated auteur has redefined modern hip-hop through genre-blending albums that incorporate jazz, R&B, and pop influences while showcasing his growth as both musician and storyteller.

Artists like Tyler the Creator today include Frank Ocean, Danny Brown, Brockhampton, Kali Uchis. If you enjoy Tyler the Creator, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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