06 May Tyler, the Creator – Goblin | Album Review

Hip Hop and controversy often go hand in hand. When misogyny, gang violence and homophobia are brought up in any discussion, the music form is often not too far off. But in 2011 a (somewhat) new moral panic in Hip Hop has arisen in the form of West Coast group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, fronted by 20 year old rapper Tyler, the Creator. Sounding like an anagram of sorts, the group have gone from underground ‘cult’ status to the headline makers of many music sites, blogs and even national newswires. But for all their talent and raw production skills, it’s their twisted, almost maniacal content which, for the most part, has elevated their profile which many vehemently have rejected. Goblin puts Tyler at the helm of OF’s future in the Hip Hop public eye; is there more depth to the odes to torturous violence and drug consumption or is this a fad which mainstream media have mistakenly thought of as being the real deal?