Flower Boy

Flower Boy
Cover artwork by Eric White
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
Recorded2015–2017
Studio
  • Chalice
  • Coldwater
  • Paramount (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length46:33
LabelColumbia
ProducerTyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator chronology
Cherry Bomb
(2015)
Flower Boy
(2017)
Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
(2018)
Alternative cover
Singles from Flower Boy
  1. "Who Dat Boy" / "911"
    Released: June 30, 2017
  2. "Boredom"
    Released: July 11, 2017
  3. "I Ain't Got Time!"
    Released: July 19, 2017
  4. "See You Again"
    Released: August 29, 2017

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.

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