In a world where music is more accessible than ever before, it seems that the focus has shifted away from the music itself, which Tyler, The Creator expressed while recently speaking to Nardwaur. During the conversation, he urged for a return to conversations about the music we love.
Around the 13:30 mark, Tyler stated that in this age of social media and instant gratification, gossip and drama seem to grab more attention than a genuine discussion about music. Tyler stated that he recognizes this, and he questioned why people are more interested in hearing about beef and celebrity antics rather than diving deep into the songs that artists have worked tirelessly to create.
Tyler then makes a plea for a change in the narrative. They emphasize the importance of speaking about the album as a whole, the songs that have been mixed, mastered, and produced with utmost care and dedication. It's disheartening for them to see their hard work go unnoticed, as people seem to be more interested in watching artists speak about trivial matters while going sneaker shopping or eating chicken wings.
Many feel like Tyler was calling out platforms like "Hot Ones," which sees celebrities eating chicken wings that range in spicy levels while answering questions about their lives. Another platform, Complex's "Sneaker Shopping," also takes celebrities into sneaker stores to see which styles they would choose while also speaking about various points in their career. You can hear Tyler's full statement on the matter above.
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