VCR/Wheels

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Throwing it back to Tyler, The Creator's 2009 tape "Bastard."

Released before Odd Future's Radical tape, Tyler, The Creator's Bastard was the project that really put the crew on the map. A disturbed, often jarring listen mostly focused on Tyler's relationship with his dad, the tape paved the way for his career, which is looking more impressive than ever after the announcement of his new album, Cherry Bomb.

A rare subdued, sublime moment on the raw, gritty Bastard, "VCR" offered the first taste of the airy sound that Tyler later honed on "AU79," before the track's second half, "Wheels," threw us right back into the chaos of the rest of the tape. Always a fan of the curveball, Tyler's career has only gotten weirder as its gone on, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Quotable Lyrics

Ready to watch? I'ma slip it in the tape deck
But put it in slow-mo, I don't want to bust the tape yet, press play
Now this is what I call an evening
A live show, almost equivalent to the screening
Your dream movie? I'm the clearest copy
Now time for Blow, I'm Johnny deep with the rarest poppy
Snort a little, now you're getting groovy
Cause I'll kill if I find out you're watching some other movies, bitch

About The Author
<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
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