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Released | July 21, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
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Length | 46:33 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Tyler, the Creator | |||
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Flower Boy (alternatively titled Scum Fuck Flower Boy) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The album was released on July 21, 2017, by Columbia Records. Produced entirely by Tyler, the album features guest vocals from a range of artists, including Frank Ocean, ASAP Rocky, Anna of the North, Lil Wayne, Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy, Estelle, Jaden Smith and Rex Orange County.
Flower Boy was supported by four singles: "Who Dat Boy" / "911", "Boredom", "I Ain't Got Time!" and "See You Again". The album received widespread acclaim from critics for its smoothness, unique blend of genres, collaborations and its production. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was named among the best albums of 2017 and the decade by multiple publications and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
Tyler, the Creator mused on fluid sexuality and crippling loneliness on his jazz-rap opus, Flower Boy