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In an article about Tyler, the Creator's recent development as an artist, a drawing of Tyler with a picnic basket reading, "The Estate Sale."

Is ‘The Estate Sale’ The End of An Era for Tyler, The Creator?

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

‘Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’ has monumental implications.…

September 27, 2023

In an article about autumn songs, a black vinyl sits against a goovy retro 70s background.

10 Songs Perfect for Any Fall Playlist

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Bid summer anthems adieu and welcome the return of cool and cozy songs for autumn.…

September 22, 2023

an illustration of the rapper drake and his album Honestly, Nevermind

Drake’s Genre-Bending ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Falls Short of Greatness

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The Toronto rapper’s seventh studio album tries and fails to merge two popular genres, yielding one large disappointment.…

July 16, 2022

In an article about album Call Me If You Get Lost, a photo of Tyler, the Creator

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Is an Exercise in Languishing Beautifully

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

In his newest album, Tyler, the Creator describes recurring themes of heartbreak within a wider exploration of social injustice, sexuality and a sense of stagnation.…

July 3, 2021

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Vaporwave Might Be Dead, but Its Ghost Continues To Haunt Pop Music

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Whether you think the genre is long gone or still thriving, it continues to influence artists like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Tyler, the Creator.…

March 20, 2020

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These Are Music’s 8 Best Summer Releases

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

From Tyler, the Creator to Taylor Swift, the summer of 2019 was filled to the brim with wonderful albums.…

September 3, 2019

Tommy Genesis

Make Room for Tommy Genesis, the Next Iconic Female Rapper

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Move over men, Tommy Genesis is here to reclaim the female body.…

August 26, 2019

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Early Grammy Nomination Predictions in the Four Big Categories

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.…

July 27, 2019

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At the Year’s Halfway Mark, Here Are 2019’s Best Albums (So Far)

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Did your favorite make the cut?…

June 8, 2019

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Tyler, the Creator’s Aural Art Piece, ‘IGOR,’ Is the Timestamp of a New Era

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

His last album marked a stark break from its predecessors. So does 'IGOR.'…

June 7, 2019

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Tyler, the Creator’s Sixth Album, ‘IGOR,’ Will Be Your Favorite Anomaly

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

On his new project, Tyler leans into some experimental production.…

May 22, 2019

The Top 5 Rapper-Producer Combos in Hip-Hop, Ranked

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Check out these triple double no assists.…

May 15, 2019

Earl Sweatshirt Is Back and As Free As He’s Ever Been

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Every time Earl drops new music the world becomes a better place.…

November 19, 2018

The 4 Mala Luna Acts You’ll Literally Be Cursed for Missing

Mark Stenberg

You wouldn't gamble with brujería at this time of the year, would you?…

October 23, 2018

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5 of the Most Envelope-Pushing Rappers in the Game

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.…

August 17, 2018

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How LGBTQ+ Rappers Have Helped Change Hip Hop

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

While the genre is still plagued by homophobia, several of its most prominent members are bringing much-needed reform.…

August 13, 2018

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Tyler, the Creator’s Top Tracks of 2018, Ranked

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

It's been a good year for the Flower Boy.…

August 5, 2018

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2017

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The holidays are right around the corner, the New Year is almost upon us and it’s time for the annual end-of-the-year top ten lists.…

December 13, 2017

In ‘Cherry Bomb The Documentary,’ Tyler, The Creator Comes to Life

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The Odd Future alum has one of the most singular, shocking sounds in music, and a new documentary takes fans into his creative process.…

July 5, 2017