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Tyler, The Creator has returned with another remarkable Camp Flog Gnaw lineup. This year’s festival features headliners such as Playboi Carti, Erykah Badu, Earl Sweatshirt and more, happening on Nov. 16 and 17 in Los Angeles, California. Additionally, Tyler will release his latest album, Chromakopia, on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The Flower Boy artist has consistently evolved since his teenage beginnings in the music industry. Following in the footsteps of his inspirations like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, Tyler expertly navigates the realms of music, fashion, and diverse business ventures. Legends such as Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert and many others have performed at his festival.
This year, emerging talents like Jordan Ward, Laila! and Tommy Richman will share the stage with established headliners such as Playboi Carti, Erykah Badu, Kaytranada, Sexyy Red, ScHoolboy Q, and more.
Tyler, The Creator has stirred things up in the digital realm by opting for a Tuesday release for his upcoming album, a departure from the conventional Friday release day in the industry. During an interview with Nardwaur, he shared, “I think it’s a lot of passive listening [on the weekend]… If you put it out during the week, that commute to work or that commute to school, you really have that hour or 30 minutes to really ‘dive in’ and truly listen.”
Now, he has confidently upheld his claim by dropping his new project on a Tuesday. This marks a rarity since the era of physical CDs. Tyler joins artists like Drake, EARTHGANG, Lamar, and J. Cole in challenging the norm by releasing music outside the typical schedule or on platforms beyond digital streaming services.
J. Cole’s latest offering “Port Antonio” is still unavailable on streaming platforms, while some of the diss tracks exchanged between Lamar and Drake were exclusively shared on YouTube and Instagram. The dynamics of the music industry are shifting, and fans are taking note.
Take a look at the lineup below!