Switched on Pop All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
Aug 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the summer's hip-hop scene, revealing Pharrell's undeniable influence on artists like Tyler and Clipse. They celebrate Tyler's vibrant new album, contrasting it with his earlier work, and discuss the lyrical ingenuity of current hits. The emotional depth in Clipse's 'The Birds Don't Sing' is explored, alongside the evolving sound of trap music. Fun and nostalgia are key themes, as they highlight the energetic joy that hip-hop brings to listeners, even amid a slow Billboard top 10.
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Manifesto That Demands Dancing
- Tyler, the Creator opens Don't Tap the Glass with a manifesto that forces listeners to dance rather than overthink.
- The intro frames the album as deliberately fun, setting the listener's expectations immediately.
2000s Party Hip-Hop Revival
- Tyler leans into 2000s party hip-hop through half-step synth patterns and bold production choices.
- That sonic callback positions the album as a conscious revival of dance-forward rap.
Neptunes' Half-Step Fingerprint
- Pharrell's Neptunes sound is a core influence on Tyler's production, especially the 'half-step' motif.
- That Neptunes fingerprint links Tyler's modern fun-rap to earlier mainstream party hits.