French (song)
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"French" is a song by rapper and OFWGKTA
leader Tyler, The Creator
from his debut album Bastard
. It is the fourth track on the album. The song features vocals from fellow Odd Future member Hodgy Beats
.
's music video for his song "Power
", which also runs only for one verse and chorus and is only 2 seconds longer, at 1:43.
The music video for "French" features members of Odd Future
skating, graffitiing and causing destruction while Tyler is rapping to the camera.
The video contains a different mix of the song in a different key which only lasts for 1:19 of the video. The last 22 seconds of the video contain credits followed by a small rant by Tyler, saying, "o, and fuck 2dopeboyz, fuck Steve Harvey too, that nigga can't read, eat my ass mr dyke bitch, ok, I'm done, stop looking at this and download Bastard
at oddfuture.com, bye nigga". The lines "fuck 2dopeboyz" and "fuck Steve Harvey" are common in Tyler's lyrics.
The video was directed, filmed and produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Taco Bennett and Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley).
was released as a single as a free download from various websites on the internet on March 1, 2011, including Pitchfork
and the Odd Future Tumblr. It features a post-dubstep inspired bassline with Toro y Moi
's typical electronic music
influences usually ranging from soul and funk. The song's sound could be compared to that of critically acclaimed English dubstep
producer Burial
.
OFWGKTA
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, often abbreviated OFWGKTA and also known simply as Odd Future or Golf Wang, is an alternative hip hop collective from Los Angeles, California...
leader Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler Okonma , better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, music video director, actor, graphic artist and fashion designer from Los Angeles, currently signed to English independent record label XL Recordings and his own record label, Odd Future...
from his debut album Bastard
Bastard (album)
- Samples :* "Odd Toddlers" contains a sample from "Huit Octobre 1971" By Cortex* "Jack and the Beanstalk" contains a sample from "What More Can I Say" by Jay-Z...
. It is the fourth track on the album. The song features vocals from fellow Odd Future member Hodgy Beats
Hodgy Beats
Gerard Damien Long , better known by his stage name Hodgy Beats is an American rapper from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He attended Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California...
.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song. It only runs for the duration of the first verse and chorus, with a total duration of just 1:41. This style is similar to the video for Kanye WestKanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's music video for his song "Power
Power (Kanye West song)
"Power" is a single by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, released as the lead single from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The song features additional vocals by Dwele and is co-produced by Kanye West and Symbolyc One...
", which also runs only for one verse and chorus and is only 2 seconds longer, at 1:43.
The music video for "French" features members of Odd Future
OFWGKTA
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, often abbreviated OFWGKTA and also known simply as Odd Future or Golf Wang, is an alternative hip hop collective from Los Angeles, California...
skating, graffitiing and causing destruction while Tyler is rapping to the camera.
The video contains a different mix of the song in a different key which only lasts for 1:19 of the video. The last 22 seconds of the video contain credits followed by a small rant by Tyler, saying, "o, and fuck 2dopeboyz, fuck Steve Harvey too, that nigga can't read, eat my ass mr dyke bitch, ok, I'm done, stop looking at this and download Bastard
Bastard (album)
- Samples :* "Odd Toddlers" contains a sample from "Huit Octobre 1971" By Cortex* "Jack and the Beanstalk" contains a sample from "What More Can I Say" by Jay-Z...
at oddfuture.com, bye nigga". The lines "fuck 2dopeboyz" and "fuck Steve Harvey" are common in Tyler's lyrics.
The video was directed, filmed and produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Taco Bennett and Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley).
Toro y Moi Remix
A remix of "French" by electronic musician Toro y MoiToro Y Moi
Chazwick Bundick better known by his stage name Toro Y Moi, is an American recording artist and producer. His music has taken on many forms since he began recording, but he is often identified with the chillwave movement of summer 2010...
was released as a single as a free download from various websites on the internet on March 1, 2011, including Pitchfork
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
and the Odd Future Tumblr. It features a post-dubstep inspired bassline with Toro y Moi
Toro Y Moi
Chazwick Bundick better known by his stage name Toro Y Moi, is an American recording artist and producer. His music has taken on many forms since he began recording, but he is often identified with the chillwave movement of summer 2010...
's typical electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
influences usually ranging from soul and funk. The song's sound could be compared to that of critically acclaimed English dubstep
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
producer Burial
Burial (musician)
Burial is the stage name of William Bevan, an electronic musician from London. His music contains elements of dubstep, 2-step garage, ambient and house music. His eponymous debut album was released in 2006 to critical acclaim...
.