Wolf (Tyler, The Creator album)
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Wolf is the third studio album
by OFWGKTA
member Tyler, The Creator
. It is scheduled to be released sometime in May 2012.
, in which Dr. TC says "this is the first of three sessions...".
In August 2011, Tyler said that the album will be more focused on beats and have less rapping. He has said that on the album he will try to make music similar to his current interests, which he has said do not contain rapping.
In an interview with DJ Semtex
, he confirmed that he will handle all the production on the album, except one song produced by Left Brain
. This was how the production on Goblin
was dealt with.
In another post on Formspring, he said that Wolf will only have a few rap songs, while focusing mainly on production.
Tyler also says that he will be bragging a little more on money, house, and buying stuff. Tyler stated that he will be making "hippie music", something Tyler calls, "Something to get high to." Tyler told SPIN magazine, "Talking about rape and cutting bodies up, it just doesn't interest me anymore... What interests me is making weird hippie music for people to get high to. With Wolf, I'll brag a little more, talk about money and buying shit. But not like any other rapper, I'll be a smart-ass about it. Now it's just girls throwing themselves at me and shit, but I got a girl back home."
On November 16, Tyler returned to the studio for the first time since the 2011 Golf Wang Tour began in September. He also said that he would like the album to be released in May 2012.
was supposed to be included on Goblin, but was removed due to Earl's mother not giving Tyler permission to use his vocals. Tyler has said that it may, however, be included on Wolf. Since then, Tyler has said that he is not expecting '"Llama" to be on Wolf.
In March 2011, Tyler confirmed a song titled "Good Morning" featuring Domo Genesis scheduled for Wolf. Also, in July 2011, Tyler confirmed a song titled "Berlin" to be on the album. On August 1, Tyler announced the possibility of a track titled "Cowboy" being on Wolf. He described it as having an eerie vibe similar to "Yonkers
".
Later on, Tyler said that there are no official songs for Wolf yet. He has also said he has a beat called "Half n Half".
In Dublin, Tyler debuted a new song titled "Tiko". It is currently unknown whether it will be on Wolf. It was also announced that Tyler has a song called "You're Drunk."
Although all these songs have been mentioned as being on Wolf in the past, recent posts on Formspring and Twitter reveal that the album has not been started yet.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by OFWGKTA
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...
member 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...
. It is scheduled to be released sometime in May 2012.
Background
Tyler first mentioned the album in 2010 saying that he would have an album titled Wolf. In early 2011 he told fans through his Formspring that his third album would be called Wolf and it is scheduled to be released in May of 2012. The album will continue Tyler's sessions with his fictional therapist, Dr. TC, as hinted by the title track on his first album, BastardBastard (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...
, in which Dr. TC says "this is the first of three sessions...".
In August 2011, Tyler said that the album will be more focused on beats and have less rapping. He has said that on the album he will try to make music similar to his current interests, which he has said do not contain rapping.
In an interview with DJ Semtex
DJ Semtex
DJ Semtex is a disc jockey and presenter for BBC Radio 1Xtra digital radio station, presenting the flagship hip-hop shows, the Friday and Saturday Night Mixtapes from 19:00-22:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.-Biography:...
, he confirmed that he will handle all the production on the album, except one song produced by Left Brain
Left Brain
Left Brain, born Vyron Dalyan Turner, is an American record producer, rapper, and photographer from Los Angeles. He serves as one of the main producers in OFWGKTA, having produced portions on nearly all Odd Future releases...
. This was how the production on Goblin
Goblin (album)
Goblin is the second studio album by OFWGKTA leader Tyler, The Creator. It was released on May 10, 2011 through XL Recordings. The album's production came almost entirely from Tyler himself, along with contributions from fellow OFWGKTA member Left Brain. Goblin continues Tyler's dialogues with his...
was dealt with.
In another post on Formspring, he said that Wolf will only have a few rap songs, while focusing mainly on production.
Tyler also says that he will be bragging a little more on money, house, and buying stuff. Tyler stated that he will be making "hippie music", something Tyler calls, "Something to get high to." Tyler told SPIN magazine, "Talking about rape and cutting bodies up, it just doesn't interest me anymore... What interests me is making weird hippie music for people to get high to. With Wolf, I'll brag a little more, talk about money and buying shit. But not like any other rapper, I'll be a smart-ass about it. Now it's just girls throwing themselves at me and shit, but I got a girl back home."
On November 16, Tyler returned to the studio for the first time since the 2011 Golf Wang Tour began in September. He also said that he would like the album to be released in May 2012.
Possible tracks
Tyler has said that the album will be made of his favorite beats that he's composed since he was 15. On Formspring he has said that "Annie" and "Secret Garden" will be included. Other potential songs include "Pancakes", and "Herpes and Cupcakes". The song "Llama" featuring Earl SweatshirtEarl Sweatshirt
Thebe Kgositsile , better known by his stage name Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All.-Biography:...
was supposed to be included on Goblin, but was removed due to Earl's mother not giving Tyler permission to use his vocals. Tyler has said that it may, however, be included on Wolf. Since then, Tyler has said that he is not expecting '"Llama" to be on Wolf.
In March 2011, Tyler confirmed a song titled "Good Morning" featuring Domo Genesis scheduled for Wolf. Also, in July 2011, Tyler confirmed a song titled "Berlin" to be on the album. On August 1, Tyler announced the possibility of a track titled "Cowboy" being on Wolf. He described it as having an eerie vibe similar to "Yonkers
Yonkers (song)
"Yonkers" is a song by American hip hop artist and OFWGKTA member Tyler, The Creator, released as the second single from his second studio album Goblin. It was produced by Tyler, the Creator...
".
Later on, Tyler said that there are no official songs for Wolf yet. He has also said he has a beat called "Half n Half".
In Dublin, Tyler debuted a new song titled "Tiko". It is currently unknown whether it will be on Wolf. It was also announced that Tyler has a song called "You're Drunk."
Although all these songs have been mentioned as being on Wolf in the past, recent posts on Formspring and Twitter reveal that the album has not been started yet.