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Tyler, The Creator's Hip Hop Revolution

Beyond Gangsta

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Description

An in-depth exploration of the musical work of Tyler, The Creator as a watershed in American hip-hop culture, this book considers the audiovisual work of Tyler through close analyses of his music videos, lyrics and performances as a rapper, music producer and music video director.

The book examines Tyler through thoughtful discussions on race and racism, calling on the work of Frantz Fanon, and music videos such as “Yonkers”, “Buffalo” and “Find Your Wings,” as well as the author's ethnographical work in Los Angeles. Featuring an interview with Luis “Panch” Perez; Director of Photography for Tyler's music videos, Tyler the Creator's Remaking of Hip Hop is a fascinating look at the productions of one of the most intricate rappers in the current music industry.

Table of Contents

1. Oversaturation with Gangsta Rap
2. The Suburban Rap of Tyler, The Creator
3. Riding the Web
4. Yonkers: The Beginning of a Possible Music Video Trilogy
5. Resurrection, Insurrection and Resolution in “Buffalo” and “Find Your Wings”

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 27 Nov 2025
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 256
ISBN 9798765124147
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Series New Approaches to Sound, Music, and Media
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Gustavo Souza Marques

Gustavo Souza Marques is an ethnomusicologist, dru…

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