Odd Future
Syd Says She ‘Wasn’t In A Good Place’ During Her Odd Future Days
Syd returns with her much-anticipated second studio album Broken Hearts Club this month. Ahead of the album’s release, the “CYBAH” singer spoke with NME about the creation of her new project and the events leading up to it.
Looking back at her days in Odd Future — the hip-hop collective comprised of the likes Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and Earl Sweatshirt — Syd admitted she doesn’t think about those moments fondly.
“It feels like a lifetime ago,” Syd said. “I don’t have any real memories of that time. I was just floating through it. I wasn’t in a good place then and so I don’t really reminisce on those moments.”
In the early 2010s, Odd Future became infamous for their homophobic and misogynistic lyrics. While the men of the group were revered for their craft, Syd, then known as Syd Tha Kid, was often the one held accountable by the public for the group’s behavior. The openly queer singer left Odd Future in 2016 and released her solo debut album, Fin, the following year.
Earlier in the interview, Syd, who is also the lead vocalist of The Internet said, “The next Internet album will also be our last. I have no idea what’s next. I don’t know. Maybe we’ll create an Internet label. We talked about that — just signing ourselves.”
Broken Hearts Club is out 4/8 via Columbia. Pre-save it here.
Tyler The Creator Said Pharrell’s ‘In My Mind’ Influenced Odd Future: ‘Very Important Piece Of Art To Me’
Now that Tyler The Creator is entering into one of the most powerful phases of his own career, he’s been sharing introspective thoughts on his own evolution as well as the influence of other artists on his thinking. While plenty of people point to Odd Future as the boundary-breakers and blueprint for the next generation of rap, Tyler let fans know that it was Pharrell who pushed him to set goals for his own creative output.
Sharing a throwback photo of himself at 15 on Twitter, he further posted his thoughts on how Pharrell’s album In My Mind was influencing him at the time. “‘In My Mind’ turns 15 today,” he wrote on Twitter. “Came out around the time of this photo. Was at hawthorne high summer school and man I can’t articulate what it means/did for me. I made odd future that summer and set out to be where i am now before 10th grade begun. Very important piece of art to me.’”
‘in my mind’ turns 15 today. came out around the time of this photo. was at hawthorne high summer school and man i cant articulate what it means/ did for me. i made odd future that summer and set out to be where i am now before 10th grade begun. very important piece of art to me https://t.co/klet0z0w0z
— Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) July 25, 2021
For those who aren’t familiar, Pharrell’s 2006 solo debut featured guests like Kanye, Pusha T, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and Nelly. It came out on July 25, 2006. The official fifteen year anniversary was yesterday, when Tyler made his post honoring the record. Check it out below if you’ve never spent any time with the project.
You Gotta See These 7 Tyler, The Creator Iced-Out Chain Pics
Odd Future boss Tyler, the Creator has social media’s full attention courtesy of an iced-out gum ball chain and pendant. Fresh from celebrating the success of his Call Me If You Get Lost album, it’s only right the West Coast rap heavyweight shines light – literally – with his new neck candy. With Tyler dropping […]
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Tyler, The Creator Cools Off W/ Iced-Out Gum Balls Chain
California rap visionary Tyler, the Creator has been living his best life since the release of his latest album, Call Me If You Get Lost – from hanging out with DJ Drama to throwing pop-up concerts in LA. The Odd Future boss now celebrates in light of massive project sales with a new $500,000 chain. […]
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Tyler the Creator Packs LA Pop-Up Show W/ Awesomeness
Odd Future boss Tyler, the Creator knows how to have fun and show his true day ones a great time. The hip-hop superstar did the unthinkable by throwing an unexpected surprise live album performance of his Call Me If You Get Lost studio album. The footage collection here has everything you’d want from standout songs […]
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Tyler the Creator Gives First ‘LUMBERJACK’ BET Awards Live Set
Odd Future’s Tyler, the Creator is keeping the attention on his newly released Call Me If You Get Lost album. The hip-hop star pulled through for an epic 2021 BET Awards performance of his standout “LUMBERJACK” anthem. Tyler the Creator Gives First ‘LUMBERJACK’ Live Set The must-see set came packed with wild visuals and producer […]
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Tyler the Creator Will Have His Career Best Sales Debut
Odd Future boss Tyler, the Creator is destined for greatness. The hip-hop star’s Call Me If You Get Lost studio album is slated to not only go down as a chart-topping release but also give him the most sales of his music career after seven days. Tyler the Creator Will Have No. 1 Based on […]
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5 Reasons Tyler, The Creator’s Dropped His Most Hip-Hop Album Ever
Maybe the Grammys should have given him a “Most Versatile” award… Odd Future leader Tyler, the Creator has finally come through with his follow-up album to 2019’s IGOR album and it’s an immediate shift from the melodic sounds of his award-winning project. In celebration of the must-hear Call Me If You Get Lost album, we’re […]
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Tyler the Creator Can’t Order Dinner In ‘Brown Sugar Salmon’ Video
Odd Future’s Tyler, the Creator is doing the most with his visuals these days. The hip-hop star has shared a new “Brown Sugar Salmon” video ahead of his Call Me If You Get Lost studio album dropping in 48 hours. Tyler the Creator Can’t Order Dinner The hip-hop heavyweight’s new visual is packed with cringe […]
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