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Flower Boy,[1] also known as Scum Fuck Flower Boy,[2] is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper Tyler, The Creator. It is set to be released on July 21, 2017 by Columbia Records.[3] The album is supported by a double single, featuring "Who Dat Boy" and "911 / Mr. Lonely".[4]

Background

The album title, track list and release date was announced by Tyler, The Creator on July 6, 2017 via social media.[5][6] Two covers were unveiled upon announcement, the main cover designed by Los Angeles-based artist Eric White and the alternative cover designed by Tyler himself.[7]

Promotion

After beginning a one-week countdown on Twitter, Tyler, The Creator released dual-singles "Who Dat Boy" and "911 / Mr. Lonely" on June 30, 2017 to digital outlets.[4][8] This was accompanied by a music video for "Who Dat Boy", uploaded to Tyler's official YouTube channel.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Foreword"
3:14
2."Where This Flower Blooms"
3:14
3."Sometimes..."Okonma0:36
4."See You Again"Okonma3:00
5."Who Dat Boy"
3:25
6."Pothole"
3:57
7."Garden Shed"
3:43
8."Boredom"Okonma5:20
9."I Ain't Got Time!"Okonma3:26
10."911 / Mr. Lonely"
  • Okonma
  • Ocean
  • Raymond Calhoun
4:15
11."Droppin' Seeds"
0:59
12."November"Okonma3:45
13."Glitter"Okonma3:44
14."Enjoy Right Now, Today"Okonma3:55
Total length:46:33

Notes

  • "Foreward" features an appearance by Rex Orange County.
  • "When This Flower Blooms" features an appearance by Frank Ocean.
  • "See You Again" features an appearance by Kali Uchis.
  • "Who Dat Boy" features an appearance by ASAP Rocky.
  • "Pothole" features an appearance by Jaden Smith.
  • "Garden Shed" features an appearance by Estelle.
  • "Boredom" features an appearance by Shane Powers and Rex Orange County.
  • "I Ain't Got Time" features a sample of Bel-Sha-Zaar, Tommy Genapopoluis and the Grecian Knights' "Introduction" from the album The Art of Belly Dancing.
  • "911 / Mr. Lonely" features an appearance by Steve Lacy and Frank Ocean, and vocals by Anna of the North, Jasper Dolphin, ASAP Rocky, Schoolboy Q and Lionel Boyce.
  • "Droppin' Seeds" features an appearance by Lil Wayne.
  • "November" features vocals by Jasper Dolphin and Lionel Boyce.
  • "Enjoy Right Now, Today" features vocals by Pharrell Williams.

References

  1. ^ "Flower Boy by Tyler, the Creator on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  2. ^ Creator, Tyler, The (July 6, 2017). "SCUM FUCK FLOWER BOY: 7/21pic.twitter.com/b6gonFc3o1". twitter.com. Retrieved July 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Tyler, The Creator on Twitter: "SCUM FUCK FLOWER BOY: 7/21". Twitter. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Who Dat Boy / 911 - Single by Tyler, the Creator on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Tyler, The Creator Shares Release Date, Tracklist for New Album 'Scum F*#k Flower Boy'". XXL. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "Tyler, The Creator Announces Flower Boy Album". The Fader. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  7. ^ "Tyler, the Creator Announces New Album Scum Fuck Flower Boy". Pitchfork. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  8. ^ "Tyler, The Creator on Twitter: "t.co/jw5Z7HzFWJ". Twitter. June 22, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  9. ^ "Tyler, The Creator Returns With "Who Dat Boy" Video Featuring ASAP Rocky". Complex. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
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