Tyler The Creator

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  1. 1. Tyler originally wrote the beat with Kanye West and Jay-Z in mind; when they passed, he kept it and eventually convinced Kanye to jump on it anyway.
  2. 4. The song is a New Orleans bounce track that samples "Dope Fiend Beat" by Too Short and "Meet Yo Maker" by Tommy Wright III
  3. 6. Features jazz legends Roy Ayers and Syd from The Internet, blending vibraphone and modern soul in a single session.
  4. 11. Samples H-Town’s “Back Seat (Wit No Sheets),” a classic ’90s slow jam. ft. ty dolla sign and NBA youngboy
  5. 13. Meant for Zayn Malik, but when Zayn never recorded it, Tyler sang it himself and turned it into one of his biggest hits.The dreamy synths are layered with 7 separate vocal harmonies to create the “floating” effect.
  6. 17. Heavily samples Al Green’s “Dream,” clearing it personally after a direct conversation with Al Green’s team. Pharrell Williams helped polish the mix to keep the closing track spacious and soulful.
  7. 19. The ringing-phone motif was built from a real sample of a dial tone Tyler distorted and looped to feel like a constant unanswered call to his absent father.
  8. 21. Solange contributed background vocals and helped fine-tune the song’s warm, disco-like feel.
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  1. 2. Playboi Carti’s verse was reportedly recorded in one freestyle take; Tyler loved the ad-libs so much he kept every mumble.
  2. 3. aziyah's favorite tyler the creator song
  3. 5. Tyler intentionally split the song into two moods: urgent love and isolation. The guitar riff is played by steve lacy on his iPhone.
  4. 7. Features uncredited backing harmonies from Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy.
  5. 8. Tyler wrote the song as a letter to someone he misses, using ambient synths to mimic an evening mood. The slow tempo is inspired by 1970s soul ballads.
  6. 9. A lighter, more playful track that contrasts with the album's heavier themes, showcasing Tyler's versatility. ft, doechii
  7. 10. This jungle track samples "Cherry Bomb" by Tyler, The Creator and "Knuck If You Buck" by Crime Mob.
  8. 12. Frank recorded his verse in one quick take late at night, and Tyler kept the slightly rough vocals to match the stalkerish vibe.
  9. 14. Samples “Bound” by Ponderosa Twins Plus One, the same source Kanye West used for “Bound 2.”
  10. 15. Two songs in one: the first half samples “Fragile” by Japanese artist Tatsuro Yamashita. CeeLo Green provides soaring uncredited background vocals
  11. 16. The explosive drums sample the 1971 soul track “It’s a New Day” by Skull Snaps, a breakbeat classic.
  12. 18. The album opens with this track, introducing Tyler's new persona, St. Chroma. The song sets the tone for the album's exploration of identity and self-reflection.
  13. 20. Features guest appearances from GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne, bringing a celebratory and confident tone to the album.