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Bastard (mixtape)
''Bastard'' is the debut mixtape by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was self-produced by Tyler, the Creator, and was first self-released on December 25, 2009. Due to its free online release and lack of retail availability, ''Bastard'' is commonly considered a mixtape, although Tyler himself refers to the project as his debut studio album. The mixtape was published on DatPiff. Concept and content The songs were written and recorded by Tyler from 2007 through 2009, and released on December 25, 2009. Tyler produced most of the album using FL Studio. ''Bastard'' features Tyler speaking to a character named Dr. TC, who acts as Tyler's therapist and guidance counselor. The title track contains Dr. TC hinting that Tyler's then-upcoming debut album, called ''Goblin'' (2011), will be an additional session with him, stating that there would be three sessions. Both songs "Odd Toddlers" and "Slow It Down" were previously released on ''The Odd Future Tape'' (2008). The chopped and sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, is an American rapper and record producer. He is one of the founding members of the music collective Odd Future. Okonma self-released his debut mixtape Bastard (Tyler, the Creator mixtape), ''Bastard'' in 2009 and rapidly gained attention among the online music press for his horrorcore-influenced sound and violent, transgressive art, transgressive lyrical content. His debut studio album Goblin (album), ''Goblin'' (2011), brought him mainstream exposure aided by the popularity of the single "Yonkers (song), Yonkers" and its accompanying music video. During this period, Odd Future gained rapid popularity and Okonma faced controversy over his lyrics. Beginning with his second album ''Wolf (Tyler, the Creator album), Wolf'' (2013), Okonma began moving away from his stylistic horrorcore towards a more alternative hip hop sound. His 2015 album ''Cherry Bomb (album), Cherry Bomb'' featured a greater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theresa May
Theresa Mary May, Lady May (; née Brasier; born 1 October 1956) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. She previously served in David Cameron's cabinet as Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016, and has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidenhead in Berkshire since 1997. May is the UK's second female prime minister after Margaret Thatcher, and is the first woman to hold two of the Great Offices of State. Ideologically, May identifies herself as a one-nation conservative. May grew up in Oxfordshire and attended St Hugh's College, Oxford. After graduating in 1977, she worked at the Bank of England and the Association for Payment Clearing Services. She also served as a councillor for Durnsford in Merton. After two unsuccessful attempts to be elected to the House of Commons, she was elected as the MP for Maidenhead at the 1997 general election. From 1999 to 2010, May held several roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists. He was the CEO of Def Jam Recordings and he has been central to the creative and commercial success of artists including Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. Cole. Born and raised in New York City, Jay-Z first began his musical career in the late 1980s; he co-founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 and released his debut studio album ''Reasonable Doubt'' in 1996. The album was released to widespread critical success, and solidified his standing in the music industry. He went on to release twelve additional albums, including the acclaimed albums ''The Blueprint'' (2001), '' The Black Album'' (2003), ''American Gangster'' (2007), and '' 4:44'' (2017). He also released the full-length collaborati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What More Can I Say
"What More Can I Say" is a song from rap artist Jay-Z's studio album '' The Black Album''. It was released as a street single simultaneously as the official single "Change Clothes". It premiered on Hot 97 on October 22, 2003 and was the first track from ''The Black Album'' to be heard by the public. The song includes additional vocals from Vincent "Hum V" Bostic and was produced by The Buchanans. The intro has a sampled monologue by Russell Crowe from the film ''Gladiator'', the song also samples "Something for Nothing" by MFSB from their self-titled album released in 1973. This sample prompted Jay-Z to quote a The Notorious B.I.G. lyric as he was featured on that song. The quote appears immediately after the song addresses accusations of Jay-Z stealing lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. Busta Rhymes is mentioned in the song with Jay-Z stating that his isn't "animated, like say a, Busta Rhymes". The song was sampled by T.I. in his song " Bring Em Out". On ''The Grey Album'', " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Wansel
Dexter Gilman Wansel (born August 22, 1950) is an American R&B/jazz fusion singer, arranger, musician, composer, conductor, synthesist and A&R director. Early life Dexter Wansel began as an errand boy backstage at the Uptown Theater in Philadelphia from 1959 through 1963 for his step-uncle Georgie Woods. There he met many great artists who encouraged him to pursue music. During high school, he and his friend, Stanley Clarke, performed in bands together. Career In 1970 after being honourably discharged from the United States Army, Wansel quietly joined the ranks of synthesists like Wendy Carlos and Dick Hyman, where he began programming the EMS VCS 3 'Putney' and the ARP 2600 for sessions at Sigma Sound Studios both credited and uncredited. From the early to mid '70s, Wansel also played keyboards for groups such as Instant Funk, Yellow Sunshine, and MFSB. After signing with Philadelphia International Records, as in-house songwriter/producer/arranger, he established a songwritin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syd (singer)
Sydney Loren Bennett (born April 23, 1992), known professionally as Syd (formerly Syd tha Kyd), is an American musician and singer from Los Angeles, California. She initially gained recognition as a member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future, and went on to found her own band The Internet, in 2011. Bennett released her 2017 debut solo album ''Fin'', followed by the EP ''Always Never Home''. She released her second album, ''Broken Hearts Club'', in 2022. Personal life Growing up in a musical family influenced Bennett's interest in music. Her mother once aspired to be a DJ and her uncle is Mikey Bennett, an internationally popular reggae producer and studio owner from Jamaica. As she explained, "I began wishing I could take credit for some of my favorite songs. That was when I started to make my own – I only began singing on my own songs when I really started writing." When Bennett was 14, she built a small music studio in her home and worked on sound engineering b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasper Dolphin
Davon Lamar Wilson (born September 28, 1990), better known as Jasper Dolphin (or simply Jasper), is an American actor, stunt performer and former rapper. He is best known for being a founding member of American hip hop collective Odd Future, but has since ventured further into his career in acting, currently starring in ''Jasper & Errol's First Time'' on Viceland, and featured as a new member of ''Jackass (franchise), Jackass'' on ''Jackass Forever'' (2022). Career 2007–2010: Formation of Odd Future Jasper Dolphin was a founding member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future, founded in 2007. In 2008, Jasper formed the Odd Future sub-group, I Smell Panties, with fellow Odd Future member and leader, Tyler, the Creator. They released their debut project, ''I Smell Panties EP'', on June 28, 2008. Jasper rapped on "Lisa" off Odd Future's debut mixtape, ''The Odd Future Tape'', released in November 2008. Jasper was featured on the track "Tina", off Tyler, The Creator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandun DeShay
Brandun DeShay (born May 10, 1990), stylized as brandUn DeShay, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He produced for all of his releases. Aside from his solo career, DeShay was an early member of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future. Career DeShay was one of the early members of the hip hop collective OFWGKTA, appearing on Tyler, The Creator's first solo mixtape effort Bastard, before he decided to branch out on his own in 2010. DeShay has produced for rappers such as Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Mac Miller, Action Bronson, Chance The Rapper, and Danny Brown. His first official music video, "Why You Gotta Zodiac Like That" has been in rotation on mtvU. In 2011, he released his fifth mixtape All Day DeShay: AM on his label Seven7Ceven Music. It was well-received by fans and critics. Following the release of the tape, DeShay was nominated for the 2012 XXL Freshman list. Style and influences In an interview with MTV UK, DeSha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Sweatshirt
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), also known by his stage name Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Kgositsile was originally known by the moniker Sly Tendencies when he began rapping in 2008, but soon changed his name when Tyler, the Creator invited him to join his alternative hip hop collective Odd Future in late 2009. He gained recognition and critical praise for his debut mixtape, ''Earl'', which he released in March 2010, at the young age of 16. Shortly after its release, his mother sent him to a boarding school in Samoa for at-risk teens for a year and a half. He was unable to record music during his tenure there, but returned to Los Angeles in February 2012, just before his eighteenth birthday. Kgositsile rejoined Odd Future and started producing new music, releasing his debut studio album, '' Doris'', in August 2013. His second album, ''I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside'', followed in March 2015, and his third, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domo Genesis
Dominique Marquis Cole (born March 9, 1991), known professionally as Domo Genesis, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future. He has since continued his solo career, releasing his debut album ''Genesis'' in 2016 and founding his own record label in 2018. Career 2009–2010: ''Rolling Papers'' Domo Genesis joined Odd Future in mid-2009 because he was very good friends with Tyler, the Creator. His debut mixtape, '' Rolling Papers'', was released on August 30, 2010. Production was done entirely by Tyler, the Creator, Left Brain, and Syd tha Kyd. 2011–2012: ''Under the Influence'' and ''No Idols'' His second mixtape, '' Under the Influence'', was released on September 20, 2011. Many saw this second release as a vast improvement over his first, citing "it's focused and rarely lacking in style — or yeah, SWAG.". On February 9, 2012, Domo released a track with Wiz Khalifa, titled "Ground Up". On February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hodgy
Gerard Damien Long (born November 9, 1990), better known by his stage name Hodgy (formerly Hodgy Beats), is an American rapper, record producer and music video director. He is best known for being a founding member of the hip hop collective Odd Future. Music career Hodgy was an original member of Odd Future along with Tyler, the Creator, Left Brain, The Super 3, and Casey Veggies. Hodgy was the first member of Odd Future to release a solo record, with ''The Dena Tape'' in 2009. As a member of the duo MellowHype with Left Brain, he has released four albums; ''YelloWhite'', ''BlackenedWhite'', ''Numbers'', and ''INSA''. Hodgy has been featured on various albums including ''Bastard'', ''Goblin'' and ''Wolf'' by Tyler, The Creator, ''Earl'' by Earl Sweatshirt, '' Rolling Papers'' by Domo Genesis, '' 119'' by Trash Talk, and ''The Odd Future Tape'', ''Radical'' and ''The OF Tape Vol. 2'' with Odd Future. He appeared on "Outta Control", a song from Stones Throw rapper M.E.D.'s album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casey Veggies
Casey Joseph Jones (born July 18, 1993), better known by his stage name Casey Veggies, is an American rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Since 2007, he has released five independent mixtapes under LA clothing and management company Peas & Carrots Intl. His debut studio album, '' Live & Grow'', was released on September 25, 2015. Aside from his solo career, Casey was a founding member of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future. Career 2007–12: Career beginnings At the age of 14, Casey released his first mixtape, titled ''Customized Greatly Vol. 1''; while he was performing by his stage name at the time, Custom. Casey was one of the founding members of the hip hop collective Odd Future, appearing on the collective's first effort The Odd Future Tape, before he decided to branch out on his own, after his first mixtape release. In an interview with Respect Mag, Casey stated it as: "It’s hard to explain, really, but I just had more of a ifferentvisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
