Tyler, the Creator turns 22 today and with a discography three albums deep, countless songs he's produced for and (according to him) sixteen videos he's directed to date, it's hard to think of the Odd Future leader as being so young. His career has risen dramatically in the last two years and he continues to defy odds and critics alike with his explicit lyrics, alter-egos but overall genius. Creator and leader of one of the most controversial but talented groups in modern-day rap, Tyler, the Creator can celebrate his birthday today knowing that he has a long career in front of him. HNHH decided to honour the young L.A rapper by listing his twenty top tracks. Hopefully this will hold you over as we highly anticipate the April 2nd release of Wolf.
Nightmare
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20. Nightmare (2011)
Goblin
Over a dope beat that's typical of Tyler, he starts to realize fame isn't all that it's cracked up to be and addresses his problems with this new-found fame with apt lyrics.
Super Market
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19. Super Market (feat. Tyler, the Creator) (2010)
Rolling Papers
This track signifies the Odd Future camp perfectly: Domo Genesis and Tyler, the Creator drop hilarious diss verses aimed at each other over a bass-heavy track courtesy of Left Brain. They do this while supposedly being in the check-out line of a grocery store.
Splatter
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18. Splatter (2010)
Radical
The first true track off the collaborative first Odd Future tape, it's Tyler spitting explicit lines that barely make sense but are audible enough to hook you in along with that synth and bass heavy beat.
Golden
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17. Golden (2011)
Goblin
The last appearance of Dr.TC on the album, Tyler continues to address the problems he's encountered with his newfound fame over yet another eerie beat. Tyler addresses his fans, the lack of time he's spending at home and more importantly, the missing Earl.
Sandwitches
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16. Sandwitches (feat. Hodgy Beats) (2011)
Goblin
The first track that thousands across America saw when Tyler and Hodgy premiered it on Jimmy Fallon Live. With that recognizable bass, you can instantly remember Tyler jumping around in front of The Roots as he spits his signature attention-grabbing explicit well-written lines.
Jack and the Beanstalk
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15. Jack and the Beanstalk (2009)
Bastard
One of the underrated tracks on his debut album, Tyler refuses to spit a hook - which in turn becomes the hook - that's wedged in between verses of solid lyricism.
Odd Toddlers
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14. Odd Toddlers (feat. Casey Veggies) (2009)
Bastard
Tyler and Odd Future affiliate Casey Veggies spit rhymes showcasing their braggadocio.
Radicals
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13. Radicals (2011)
Goblin
Taking the bridge from the track Pigions, Tyler turns it into the hook and goes hype on this track, spitting advice to all the kids in his generation. Advice worth nothing too considering his success.
Analog
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12. Analog (feat. Hodgy Beats)(2011)
Goblin
Potentially a follow-up track to "She", this track could also be interpreted as a track to a certain girl. Whatever the message behind the song, it's dope.
Trouble On My Mind
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11. Trouble On My Mind (2012)
Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray
Pusha T gets Tyler to feature on a track to further propel his image and camp into the mainstream. Though both artists go hard on the track, they're both obviously having fun with it as exemplified by the video.
Oldie
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10. Oldie (2012)
OF Tape Vol. 2
Tyler starts and finishes a masterful posse cut that features all the rapping/singing members of Odd Future and even has time for a hilarious verse from Jasper. This track truly signifies the strength in the Odd Future camp.
Assmilk
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09. Assmilk (feat. Earl Sweatshirt) (2009)
Bastard
If Bastard was the first Odd Future album you heard, you would have played this song on repeat as the back-and-forth between Earl and Tyler is unmatched in today's rap. The camaraderie they display while throwing venomous disses showcases the talent both artists had at an early age.
Tron Cat
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08. Tron Cat (2011)
Goblin
Tyler's alter ego, Tron Cat, takes over on this song and it's the Odd Future leader at his explicit, volatile best. He spits lyrics that'll make a younger Eminem cringe while displaying his huge talent as a rapper - though he professes to have none - and goes on to spit lines that'll make you question his sanity.
Yonkers
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07. Yonkers (2011)
Goblin
Arguably the video and song that propelled Odd Future and Tyler himself to fame, he's gone on record to say that he hates this track but it's definitely one of his best. With an irresistible beat that haunts you, lyrics that are not only catchy but memorable, and a video that's shocking, Yonkers is a great track.
Goblin
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06. Goblin (2011)
Goblin
Tyler starts off his sophomore album with an eerie intro in which he has a discussion with alter-ego Dr.TC on his rise to fame, his father abandoning him and the lack of Earl in his life.
Analog 2
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05. Analog 2 (feat. Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator, Syd) (2012)
OF Tape Vol. 2
Viewed as a follow-up to the original Analog, Tyler has discouraged that thought several times but with the beat and lyrics, it could very well be the follow up. Though, this track trumps its predecessor thanks to features from Frank Ocean and Syd, the kid.
Bastard
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04. Bastard (2009)
Bastard
The first track of Tyler's debut album hits you hard as he addresses problems in his life with witty wordplay, double entendres and apt lyricism. Tyler also does this over a piano piece he wrote and violins that draw you in.
Pigions
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03. Pigions (feat. Wolf Haley) (2010)
EARL
Earl and Tyler go hard on a beat produced by Tyler, himself. It's got all the qualities of a classic Odd Future track with the memorable hook, a controversial bridge and two talented rappers spitting dope verses.
She
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02. She (2011)
Goblin
Who doesn't love Frank Ocean rapping? And then crooning? Tyler and Frank come together on this track for what one can call a love song - with an Odd Future twist though. The beat is one of the best in all the Odd Future discography. But, the video still sums it up better than anyone can.
Orange Juice
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01. Orange Juice (feat. Wolf Haley and Earl Sweatshirt) (2010)
Radical
Tyler and Earl took the Gucci Mane track, Lemonade, and completely ethered it. Over a sped-up version of the Lemonade beat, both rappers spit vicious jaw-dropping lines as both rappers lyricism, wordplay and talent is on full display here. With no hook, both rappers showcase why they're such promising, young artists.