American rapper Tyler, The Creator dazzled the crowds at Coachella festival with a performance that emphasized his versatile talent and off-kilter humour. Though he did not premiere any new music, Tyler kept things fresh by delivering extended outros and unique takes on his older material. The artist’s setlist was full of surprises with guest appearances from former rivals Donald Glover and A$AP Rocky, as well as a brief appearance by Kali Uchis, who made her live appearance since becoming a mother.
Tyler’s performance was laced with explosive bursts of colourful pyrotechnics, with his opening moments comprised of ‘Lemonhead’ and ‘WusYaName’. He kept the crowd guessing with his choice of setlist and song performances, never giving a dull moment of predictability. Fans were whipped into a frenzy as Tyler ran through hits from his past, such as ‘Tron Cat’ and ‘Yonkers’, changing his style to reflect just how much his sound has matured over the years.
Prior to Tyler’s performance at Coachella, there were rumours circulating that he would have some kind of Odd Future reunion. These rumours proved to be unfounded, however, Tyler made sure to treat his fans to some great beats from that period of his career. His funky renditions kept the festival-goers content and pleased throughout his entire performance.
The night was messy, exciting, and fun as Tyler brought humour and showmanship to the stage. His cult following has never been more evident, and with his versatile talent on display coupled with his unique off-kilter humour, he proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the rap industry
Read the full article on NME here: Read More