Beyond sonics, this specific format matters because Flower Boy marks a cultural shift. It was the album where Tyler came out (subtly, via lyrics like “I’ve been kissing white boys since 2004”). It is the album that convinced traditional jazz critics (yes, even DownBeat magazine) to take hip-hop production seriously.
Following the chaotic Goblin and the somewhat messy Wolf , and after the transitional Cherry Bomb , Flower Boy arrived as a focused, 14-track project.
Beyond sonics, this specific format matters because Flower Boy marks a cultural shift. It was the album where Tyler came out (subtly, via lyrics like “I’ve been kissing white boys since 2004”). It is the album that convinced traditional jazz critics (yes, even DownBeat magazine) to take hip-hop production seriously.
Following the chaotic Goblin and the somewhat messy Wolf , and after the transitional Cherry Bomb , Flower Boy arrived as a focused, 14-track project. Tyler- The Creator - Flower Boy -2017- FLAC CD