SZA takes her fans on a ride of vulnerability, promiscuity and most importantly, confidence. Like he says in “Where This Flower Blooms,” Tyler has finally “bloomed.”Īfter releasing a string of singles including “Drew Barrymore,” “Love Galore,” and “The Weekend,” SZA brought plenty of attention to her highly anticipated album “Ctrl.” The album contemplates love, from breakups to makeups. Taking a completely different approach from past albums like “Cherry Bomb” and “Wolf,” Tyler has fully utilized all of his many talents and produced one of the most polished albums of the year. Tyler, aware of his past personal mistakes, uses the album to confess his personal struggles and start a new beginning. Overall, “Flower Boy” is a tale of growth and maturity.

Whatever the case may be, Tyler crossed into a new territory that is typically not explored by other mainstream rappers. The fourth song of the album, “See You Again,” beautifully describes Tyler’s ideal lover, one that is only found in his “dream state.” However, Tyler created a significant advancement forward in the genre of love with the song, “Garden Shed.” Breaking apart from most traditional rappers, Tyler explores his own sexuality in the song, with lines such as “Truth is, since a youth kid, thought it was a phase / Thought it’d be like the phrase poof, gone” and “Garden shed for the garden / That is where I was hiding.” Despite pressure from music critics, Tyler has kept his own sexuality status personal and has not openly said that he is homosexual. Evidenced by subtle and quick lines like “ the loneliest man alive,” “Need someone we can loiter in parking lots as sunsets at the border,” and “I know you are sick of me talking bout cars…that is the only thing keeping me company,” Tyler is in a constant battle with himself, trying to return back to old times before he gained his fame.Īdditionally, “Flower Boy” tells the story of a classic romantic struggle, with a slight twist. His clever wordplay and use of metaphors shed light on his problems managing his fame with friendships. Lonely” reveal Tyler’s inner struggle with loneliness and materialism.

Tyler, the Creator, gave listeners one of the most heartfelt and sincere albums of 2017 with his most refined project yet, “Flower Boy.” Through 45 minutes of an eclectic mix of jazz, electronic, and R&B instrumentals, accompanied by beautiful features from artists such as Frank Ocean, Kali Uchis, Rex Orange County, and Lil Wayne, Tyler spills out all of his previously unheard emotions and thoughts.

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