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Tyler, the Creator, hailing from Ladera Heights in Los Angeles, made his first significant mark on the music industry by founding the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future in 2007. He was known for designing the group’s artwork and producing many of their early tracks, blending an off-kilter sense of humor with brash social commentary and unconventional production choices. Tyler’s early DIY approach—releasing songs online and building a cult following on internet forums—set the stage for his rise as one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.
Tyler released his debut mixtape, Bastard, in 2009, a project that immediately drew attention for its raw lyricism and boundary-pushing style. This was followed in 2011 by his first studio album, Goblin, which included the breakout single “Yonkers.” The track’s viral video, with its surreal visuals and confrontational delivery, captured the music world’s attention and earned him an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Goblin was certified gold and charted in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200, marking Tyler’s entry into mainstream recognition.
He continued to expand his artistic reach with Wolf (2013), an album that saw him take on more sophisticated production and songwriting, while still maintaining his signature blend of dark humor and introspective lyrics. Wolf debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and featured collaborations with Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, and Pharrell Williams. With each new release, Tyler refined his sound, gradually moving from shock-value antics to more layered and nuanced storytelling.
In 2015, Tyler released Cherry Bomb, a record marked by aggressive beats, experimental production, and high-profile guest spots, including Kanye West and Lil Wayne. While divisive among critics, the album further cemented his reputation as an innovative and unpredictable force in hip-hop. By this time, he had also established himself as a successful entrepreneur, launching the Golf Wang clothing line and organizing the annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, both of which became major platforms for his creative vision.
Tyler’s career took a major turn with Flower Boy in 2017, a critically acclaimed album that revealed a more vulnerable and melodic side. With singles like “See You Again” and “Who Dat Boy,” the project showcased Tyler’s growth as a songwriter and producer. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards, reflecting his increasing stature in the music world and broader cultural acceptance.
His 2019 album Igor marked a high point, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning Tyler his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The record, featuring the hit single “Earfquake,” found him blending genres and drawing on influences from soul, funk, and pop, further breaking down the boundaries of hip-hop. Tyler’s performances and visual presentations for Igor were widely praised for their theatricality and originality.
Tyler followed this success with Call Me If You Get Lost in 2021, another chart-topping release that blended rapping with intricate storytelling and lush production. The album’s singles, including “Lumberjack” and “WusYaName,” received widespread acclaim. Call Me If You Get Lost won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2022, making Tyler one of the few hip-hop artists to win the honor twice.
Across his career, Tyler has released seven studio albums: Goblin, Wolf, Cherry Bomb, Flower Boy, Igor, Call Me If You Get Lost, and the deluxe edition Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. Each release has showcased his relentless creativity and evolving artistry. Tyler is not only celebrated for his music but also for his wide-ranging influence on fashion, graphic design, and live events. He has directed many of his own music videos and commercials, often under the pseudonym Wolf Haley, pushing the boundaries of visual art within hip-hop.
Beyond music, Tyler’s entrepreneurial ventures have left a significant impact. Golf Wang, his streetwear brand, is known for its vibrant colors and bold graphics, while the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival has become a beloved annual event that brings together music, skateboarding, and carnival attractions. Tyler’s contributions to these ventures highlight his ability to create immersive, multi-dimensional cultural experiences.
His influence stretches beyond the creative arts into conversations about identity, masculinity, and mental health. Tyler has been open about personal struggles and themes of alienation, providing a voice for young listeners facing similar issues. His willingness to experiment, challenge norms, and blend genres has inspired a new generation of musicians and artists.
Throughout his career, Tyler has received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. He is widely respected for maintaining control over his artistic output, regularly writing, producing, and designing his work independently. His evolution from controversial provocateur to multifaceted artist and cultural influencer stands as one of the most compelling narratives in modern hip-hop.
Complete List Of Tyler The Creator Songs From A to Z
- 2Seater – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- 435 – Single – 2018
- 48 – Wolf – 2013
- 911 / Mr. Lonely – Flower Boy – 2017
- A Boy Is a Gun – Igor – 2019
- Analog – Goblin – 2011
- Answer – Wolf – 2013
- Are We Still Friends? – Igor – 2019
- Assmilk – Bastard – 2009
- AU79 – Goblin – 2011
- Awkward – Wolf – 2013
- Balloon – Chromakopia – 2024
- Bastard – Bastard – 2009
- Best Interest – Single – 2019
- Bitch Suck Dick – Goblin – 2011
- Blessed – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Blow – Bastard – 2009
- Blow My Load – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Boredom – Flower Boy – 2017
- Boyfriend – Igor – 2019
- Boyfriend, Girlfriend (2020 Demo) – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Bring It Back – Single – 2018
- Bronco – Single – 2018
- Buffalo – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Burger – Goblin – 2011
- Cabin Fever – Bastard – 2009
- Cherry Bomb – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Cindy Lou’s Wish – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Colossus – Wolf – 2013
- Corso – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Cowboy – Wolf – 2013
- Crust in Their Eyes – Single – 2018
- Cter – Bastard – 2009
- Darling, I – Chromakopia – 2024
- Deathcamp – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Dogtooth – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Domo23 – Wolf – 2013
- Droppin’ Seeds – Flower Boy – 2017
- Earfquake – Igor – 2019
- Enjoy Right Now, Today – Flower Boy – 2017
- Everything Must Go – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Exactly What You Run from You End Up Chasing – Igor – 2019
- Find Your Wings – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Fish – Goblin – 2011
- Fishtail – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Foreword – Flower Boy – 2017
- French! – Bastard – 2009
- Fuck It – Single – 2015
- Fucking Young / Perfect – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Garden Shed – Flower Boy – 2017
- Garbage – The Music of Grand Theft Auto V, Volume 1: Original Music – 2013
- Gelato – Single – 2018
- Glitter – Flower Boy – 2017
- Goblin – Goblin – 2011
- Golden – Goblin – 2011
- Gone, Gone / Thank You – Igor – 2019
- Group B – Single – 2019
- Heaven to Me – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Her – Goblin – 2011
- Hey Jane – Chromakopia – 2024
- Hot Chocolate – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Hot Wind Blows – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- I Ain’t Got Time! – Flower Boy – 2017
- I Am the Grinch – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- I Don’t Love You Anymore – Igor – 2019
- I Hope You Find Your Way Home – Chromakopia – 2024
- I Killed You – Chromakopia – 2024
- I Think – Igor – 2019
- IFHY – Wolf – 2013
- Igor’s Theme – Igor – 2019
- Inglorious – Bastard – 2009
- Jack and the Beanstalk – Bastard – 2009
- Jamba – Wolf – 2013
- Judge Judy – Chromakopia – 2024
- Juggernaut – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Keep Da O’s – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Lemonhead – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Lights On – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Like Him – Chromakopia – 2024
- Lone – Wolf – 2013
- Lumberjack – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Manifesto – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Massa – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Momma Talk – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Mother – Chromakopia – 2024
- New Magic Wand – Igor – 2019
- Nightmare – Goblin – 2011
- Noid – Chromakopia – 2024
- November – Flower Boy – 2017
- Oblivion – Radical – 2010
- Odd Toddlers – Bastard – 2009
- Okaga, CA – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Okra – Single – 2018
- Orange Juice – Radical – 2010
- Parade – Bastard – 2009
- Parking Lot – Wolf – 2013
- PartyIsntOver / Campfire / Bimmer – Wolf – 2013
- Peach Fuzz – Single – 2018
- Pigions – Bastard – 2009
- Pigs – Wolf – 2013
- Pigs Fly – Bastard – 2009
- Pilot – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Potato Salad – Single – 2018
- Pothole – Flower Boy – 2017
- Puppet – Igor – 2019
- Radicals – Goblin – 2011
- Rah Tah Tah – Chromakopia – 2024
- Rise! – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Run – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- RunItUp – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Running Out of Time – Igor – 2019
- Rusty – Wolf – 2013
- Safari – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Sandwitches – Goblin – 2011
- Sarah – Bastard – 2009
- See You Again – Flower Boy – 2017
- Session – Bastard – 2009
- Seven – Bastard – 2009
- She – Goblin – 2011
- Sir Baudelaire – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Slater – Wolf – 2013
- Slow It Down – Bastard – 2009
- Smuckers – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Sometimes… – Flower Boy – 2017
- Sorry Not Sorry – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- St. Chroma – Chromakopia – 2024
- Steak Sauce – Goblin – 2011
- Sticky – Chromakopia – 2024
- Stuntman – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Sweet / I Thought You Wanted to Dance – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Take Your Mask Off – Chromakopia – 2024
- Tamale – Wolf – 2013
- Tell Me How – Single – 2021
- That Guy – Single – 2024
- The Brown Stains of Darkeese Latifah Part 6–12 (Remix) – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Thought I Was Dead – Chromakopia – 2024
- Tina – Bastard – 2009
- TIPTOE – Single – 2018
- Tomorrow – Chromakopia – 2024
- Transylvania – Goblin – 2011
- Trashwang – Wolf – 2013
- Treehome95 – Wolf – 2013
- Tron Cat – Goblin – 2011
- Untitled 63 – Goblin – 2011
- VCR – Bastard – 2009
- What a Day – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- What’s Good – Igor – 2019
- What the Fuck Right Now – Single – 2016
- When Gloves Come Off – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Wharf Talk – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Where This Flower Blooms – Flower Boy – 2017
- Who Dat Boy – Flower Boy – 2017
- Whoville – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Wilshire – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Window – Goblin – 2011
- Wolf – Wolf – 2013
- WusYaName – Call Me If You Get Lost – 2021
- Yellow – Cherry Bomb – 2015
- Yonkers – Goblin – 2011
- You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – 2018
- Ziploc – Single – 2017
Albums
Bastard (2009): 17 songs
Goblin (2011): 18 songs
Wolf (2013): 18 songs
Cherry Bomb (2015): 14 songs
Flower Boy (2017): 14 songs
Igor (2019): 13 songs
Call Me If You Get Lost (2021): 25 songs
Chromakopia (2024): 15 songs
Singles & Other Releases: 27 songs
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