The Internet - "Timeless" (feat. Nickey Davey)

Man Syd Tha Kyd and Matt Martians, who together make up OFWGKTA sub-group "The Internet" have an incredibly unique and soulful vibe to their work. The group has released their own album while also backing Mac Miller on his sophomore effort and killed each of the aforementioned production works. Cannot get enough of their vibe.

Tyler, The Creator Freestyle On Sway In The Morning

After destroying Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (actually I don't know if this was before or after), Tyler headed over to spit some freestyles with Sway. I'm excited once again about OFWGKTA. Tyler talkin' that hard is priceless.

Tyler, The Creator Announces Wolf, Unveils Three Album Covers

After a two plus year hiatus following 2010's controversial Goblin, Odd Future head honcho Tyler, The Creator is ready to make the jump back into music, as he's finally set a solid date for his follow-up LP, Wolf. To be released on April 2nd through the crew's OF Records, Wolf's announcement also comes with the unveiling of three album covers including the regular, deluxe, and alternate version.

The good news doesn't stop there for OFWGKTA, as Tyler and the collective will embark on a tour across the US and Europe beginning in March, which will feature merchandise for sale from Wolf Haley's new clothing line, Golf Wang. Hit the jump to see the other covers, and be sure to check back here around midnight EST, when Wolf's first visual is rumored to drop.

Deluxe Edition

Alternate Cover

Odd Future "OF Tour 2012" (Video)

San Fran to Santa Cruz. OF behind the scenes. OF stays winning. OF stays entertaining.

Features: OFWGKTA's Place as Hip Hop's Greatest Group

A bold statement? Yes. An incorrect one? Not necessarily. While we at KWT don't necessarily agree with what the guest author is saying, we love starting controversy and discussion, which is exactly what an article like this will achieve. Allow KWT to pass the baton to the homie Morthland while he attempts to persuade you on the lasting imprint that the OF collective could leave on hip hop for years to come. Haters, as always, hit the comments section.

Article by Michael Morthland (@mmorthland)

As i sit here on l plane back from Florida listening to the new Odd Future album entitled The OF Tape Vol. 2, I wonder where the group that includes some of the most interesting nicknames since RZA, ODB, Q-Tip, and Raekwon, will land after the dust settles on the list of hip-hop's greatest groups. Granted, not to get too far ahead of myself since this list includes such classic names as Black Star, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy, and the all time greatest Wu-Tang Clan. However, we are two albums, multiple mixtapes, and a psuedo-compilation album into OF's career that is less than 10 years old, and looks as if they have surpassed everything that has come before them. If you want speculation as to how OF made it to the top of the hip hop world, read KWT's article a few months ago, but whatever the reason may be, it seems as though OF is here to stay. 

Recently, I was talking to a good friend and a fellow OF enthusiast about the group, and he said something that made me think and was the main influence behind the authoring of this article. He said, "OF is truly the Wu-Tang of our generation." Immediately, I responded with, "Absolutely the fuck not." Enter the "Wu-Tang was my first hip-hop album I ever really purchased at 13 and remember listening to it all of 5 times within 48 hours never stopping even to shower" argument. I was obsessed with this group that did not give a shit about what anyone said and were focused on doing exactly what they wanted to do whenever they felt the need to do so. It was also the first time that I ever wanted to chill with musicians, represent such groups, and be a part of the incredible music making process that was taking place. In light of all of this, I looked at my friend in disgust and awe as he tried to tell me that anyone could even compare, let alone surpass Wu-Tang's greatness. However, as I continue to listen to Tyler, Jasper, Mike G, Earl, Frank, Domo, and the various other members of OF, I continue to reevaluate my position in regards to my friend's statement and believe that this may not be so far-fetched as I once believed. Before you get all up in arms, allow me a brief time to explain how I arrived at such a belief.

ODB, Raekwon, Method Man, and RZA have forever altered hip-hop as we know it. These artists put a new spin on the genre, taking what they were given by groups preceding them and putting their own color in it and forever changing how we perceived hip-hop. However, their spot at the top together was short lived, ending essentially with the death of Ol' Dirty Bastard, even though there are rumors of a new album to be released this year. So to begin with, Wu-Tang has made 5 group albums with a 6th untitled album rumored to be released over almost 20 years, and, in that time, have sold over 40 million records. Essentially, that is 2 million records sold per year. Odd Future, on the other hand, has only released one full studio album, two mixtapes, and a compilation. Continuing, we must then focus on the solo careers of each of the members all while still maintaining the group as a whole. Let's start with just 4 of the main members of each group. For Wu-Tang: Method Man, RZA, Raekwon, and ODB. For OF, on the other hand, we will say Tyler, Frank, Mike G, and Hodgy Beats. So between the former 4, over 20 years Method Man made 4 solo LPs, plus a slew of appearances and collaborations, while RZA, the glue that held the group together for many years, has 4 studio albums. Raekwon has 5 studio albums that include 4 each at number 2 on the US Hip Hop list for the time, while ODB has 2 studio albums, a few mixtapes, and many compilations. Combined these members have sold millions of records individually over multiple decades. Currently, none of the Odd Future members can compare to that with Tyler, Frank, and Hodgy being the only members with individual solo albums. However, that cannot possibly be the only deciding factor. Look at Britney Spears, for example. She has racked up multi-millions in album sales and she is miserable. No disrespect Brit. Although OF has not been nominated for two Grammy's as Wu-Tang has, they have won an MTV VMA Award that is voted on by the listeners.

But no, it is something about how they handle themselves as a group that may make OF  beat out the Wu-Tang Clan after all these years. If you look at Wu-Tang's group dynamic after their second studio album in 1997, we see a separation in the group, with each member forming their own cliques and barely holding on together as a collective. That was after just 5 short years. OF, on the contrary, is dynamic, eccentric, out of control, and altogether out of their minds, frankly. They are a bunch of teenagers who simply want to have a good time and talk about issues that are important to them. That is the dynamic that attracted me to Wu-Tang in the first place, but after many years that zeal began to diminish, and, although they still remain friends and partners, they are still missing that "it" factor that made them so interesting and incredible, at one point, to follow. On the other hand, we do not find that same decrescendo with OF. Instead of losing interest in the group, I find myself constantly overwhelmed with trying to keep up with everything they are doing. Frank Ocean just released a new studio album which is FANTASTIC, a new TV show, Loiter Squad, that I literally laughed my ass off watching, multiple mixtapes, and to top it all off, Earl Sweatshirt is finally back home and laying down fire on "Oldie." 

Although all good things it must end, it does not look like Odd Future's end will be anytime in the near horizon. Instead, I believe that both as a group and subsequently individually, we will see these guys for many decades to come, releasing new and fresh music for all to enjoy. All the while, they will turn out to be the best hip hop group of all time.

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Frank Ocean Debuts New Track At Coachella

I think that first time around Frank wasn't happy with the sound so he stopped mid way into playing this new track but we finally got a more full version of the song.

Previous: Frank Ocean Coachella 2012 Performance (Video)

Hodgy Beats - Untitled (EP)

Completely out of the blue, OF's Hodgy Beats lets loose of a free, nine track EP. Pair this with the OF Tape, Vol. 2 dropping on March 20th and we'll have plenty of new music from the Odd Future crew. Preview the project's Thelonious Martin produced joint below for a taste of what to expect.

Hodgy Beats - "Ave." (prod. Thelonious Martin)

Download: Untitled (EP)

Previous: Hodgy Beats x Domo Genesis x Tyler, The Creator - "Rella" (Video)

Hodgy Beats x Domo Genesis x Tyler, The Creator - "Rella" (Video)

With the camp's OF Tape, Vol. 2 dropping on March 20th, the three most popular OFWGKTA members link up for the project's first single and video.  Exactly what we expect from the crew: loud, crazy, dope.

Earl Sweatshirt - "Home"

With a new video (after the jump) and Twitter account it seems that Early Man might be home for real. The new track from Earl which is properly titled "Home" leaked from the new Twitter account.

Download: "Home"

The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments (Part 3)

Here we go. We're making the final rounds in our ranking of The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments with our final post, which counts down the top three most defining, important events in OF history. Although numbers three through one are surely quite predictable and interchangeable, there's no denying that these happenings multiplied OF's popularity while shooting them into mainstream hip hop culture.

Before you get started on the final three, freshen up your memory with a glance at Part 1 and Part 2. Once updated, hit the jump to read the list's intro as well as KWT's 3 Best OFWGKTA Moments.


2011 has been a great year to break into the hip hop scene. We have witnessed some of rap's future superstars make their first widespread imprint on the genre. Whether it be through the help of record deals and star cosigns or through independent movements and internet domination, the past year has been home to undeniable rises to fame for some deserved and undeserved young talents.


Although some would claim they belong in the undeserved category, a list of artists to blow up recently would not be complete without LA hip hop collective Odd Future. A dozen members deep, all ranging from the ages of 17-23, OFWGKTA, with their startling, sometimes offensive, yet extremely effective content is the hip hop genre's version of shock advertising.


Featured below is part one of KWT's ten best, most integral moments to OFWGKTA's rise to fame. We're sure we ranked a certain event too high or too low for your liking or maybe even left a moment off that you thought was an obvious inclusion for this certain topic; therefore, let us know what you think, tell us what we did wrong and what we did right in the comment section. Over the next few days, check back with us, as we'll be revealing the three part post of our top ten best OFWGKTA moments.

EVENT: "Yonkers" track/video release
DATE: February 11, 2011

Remember back to February of this year, just days before many of you had heard of Odd Future. But for those fans who were already aboard the bandwagon, you likely remember OF frontman Tyler, The Creator's Goblin announcement, stating his follow-up to the 2009 underground hit Bastard would be dropping sometime that spring. Along with the news came the mention of Tyler's next music video and first single from Goblin, "Yonkers," which was set for a Friday, February 11th release. I vividly remember reminding myself to check the premiere that Friday, just as thousands surely did, but neither I or anyone outside of the OFWGKTA camp were ready for the shitstorm of hype that the "Yonkers" release would create.

I don't need to explain the music video to you. Anyone who views this site most likely has. With its 32 milli YouTube views I don't know who hasn't seen it. But just in case my grandma decides to check up on the blog today, it's posted below. All you need to know is this. It's cringe-worthy, incredibly entertaining, and like nothing you've ever seen before, all at the exact same time. 

As you can see, the one-shot, Tyler, The Creator directed, written, produced, and performed visual isn't your average music video. Sticking to the Odd Future modus operani, yet perhaps pushing the ball a bit further, "Yonkers" was sure to turn into the hit song that OF needed. Bruno Mars and Bobby Ray shots, Tyler's split personality, and references to God-knows-what (look a little deeper, they're likely quite lyrical) had everyone and their sister "ooh"-ing and "ahh"-ing (gasping, screaming, etc., too) to OFWGKTA's most hauntingly likable track yet. 

Within hours after the video's release, the flood gates were lifted on the celebrity reactions and tweets surrounding "Yonkers." Of course, there were a few light-stomached haters, but there were plenty of words of support from others, both stans and celebrities alike. "Yonkers" is what eventually kicked off a fruitful relationship between Wolf Haley and Pusha T, who only had kind words for Tyler after the visual's viral spread. However, the rap collectives biggest, most eye-opening cosign ever came as a reply to the "Yonkers" video, and it came from an unlikely benefactor.

No, that link that Mr. West tweeted doesn't take you to some eccentric Bon Iver video or even to the newest Taylor Swift music vid (he's sorry, get over it people). Yes, Kanye West cosigned the "Yonkers" music video as "the video of 2011." I know it happened almost a year ago, and I know you all are more than over this, but every time I hear it or I see that tweet, I say something along the lines of "that's so dope." Pair Ye's cosign with the gargantuan buzz OF had already generated for themselves, and "Yonkers," both the single and the video, turned Odd Future and Tyler, The Creator into a household name. 

EVENT: Tyler, The Creator x Hodgy Beats perform on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

DATE: February 16, 2011

Jimmy Fallon is one of the most hip hop white dudes on national television. How else do you think he constantly performs hip hop classics and scored The Roots as his Late Night band? Jimmy let the blogosphere know just how hip to the hop he was when he granted Odd Future with a performance slot on his nightly NBC talk show. Though it may be the workings of ?uestlove or Mos Def, who was a guest performer that night with The Roots, however Tyler and Hodgy ended up performing on Fallon is irrelevant, because however it happened, the performance was a launchpad of exposure for the California rap crew.

After a rather boring lineup of celebrity guests, Fallon finally proceeded to introduce Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy Beats, flashing a QR code rather than the too-inappropriate-for-television single artwork for "Sandwitches," which the two would be performing. With The Roots handling the music while gnomes and a creepy, zombie girl shared the stage in typical OF fashion, Tyler and Hodgy went hard into the track, replacing expletives with Christian mother versions and running rampant across the entire Fallon studio. The two, ski-mask-clad and as hyped as ever, gave late night television perhaps its most wild performance anyone has ever seen, with their "WOLF GANG" chants and inability to stay in one place.

The performance and the night's episode came to a very fitting end as Tyler hopped on Jimmy's back as Mos Def attacked the camera with multiple, jubilant cries of "SWAG!" Much to the dismay of mothers everywhere, OFWGKTA had made their network television debut, and they'd done it in memorable fashion.

The Late Night With Jimmy Fallon performance capped off a hell of a week for OF, as Tyler, The Creator had just released his already viral "Yonkers" video just days prior to the episode. The incredible timeline of "Yonkers," Kanye cosign, and Jimmy Fallon performance had the crew at a level they'd never come close to eclipsing. Thanks to this string of events, people now knew who OFWGKTA was, and, whether they liked it or not, the world was theirs for the taking.

EVENT: Tyler, The Creator wins MTV VMA for Best New Artist 

DATE: August 28, 2011

After his unbelievable year (which you can read about above, here, and here). MTV found Tyler, The Creator to be more than deserving for a few nominations in their annual Video Music Awards. Up against some of the year's best talents, Tyler was nominated for Best New Artist and Video of the Year for "Yonkers," making it apparent just how mainstream the music industry's respect for OF was becoming. However, seeing as how MTV's voting system was 100% fan based, the chances of Tyler outvoting Wiz Khalifa or Big Sean, who were each responsible for two of the year's most overplayed anthems, seemed like a longshot even with their always bulging fan base. 

Apparently, though, OF Nation was much bigger and more loyal than everyone thought. Although a mere nomination was more than respectable and a sure honor for him, Tyler had tweeted in the past that a VMA win was one of his many dreams, and he was as close as ever to turning it into reality. 

Ironically, Selena Gomez was presenting for the Best New Artist category, giving Tyler even more of a reason to head to stage to receive his potential award. The other nominees (with the exception of the undeserving Kreayshawn), Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Foster The People, all had seemingly larger fan bases, and, thus, a better chance to win the coveted Moonman. But the results were in, his Hollywood crush called his name, and the entire OF crew stormed the stage as an emotional, shocked Tyler, The Creator had won his first MTV Video Music Award. I'll let Tyler end our three part countdown with his explicit yet inspirational award speech...

It's been real, it's been fun, and yes, it's been real fun. But unfortunately, our 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments list has come to a close. Thanks for riding along with me this far, as I know it was a little more stretched out than you'd have liked. Inevitably, I'm sure many of you disagreed with our countdown, but, much to my surprise, it seems that quite a few of you thought highly of our rankings. Either way, let me know your opinions on Part 3 or the entire list in the comment section below. KWT hopes you will return to the site often for more lists such as this one, interviews, and daily updates on hip hop music. That's all, folks.

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The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments (Part 2)

Moving right along with the countdown, KWT is back to bring you part two of our 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments, this time featuring numbers six through four. Part two is home to some all-time  favorite moments from the Odd Future crew, including guest slots on albums from hip hop legend's as well as an album release that proved OF had really taken over.

Hit the jump to read the introduction to the entire countdown as well as numbers six through four of our 10 best OFWGKTA moments, or, if this is the first you're seeing of this list, check out part one HERE.

Update: The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments (Part 3)


2011 has been a great year to break into the hip hop scene. We have witnessed some of rap's future superstars make their first widespread imprint on the genre. Whether it be through the help of record deals and star cosigns or through independent movements and internet domination, the past year has been home to undeniable rises to fame for some deserved and undeserved young talents.

Although some would claim they belong in the undeserved category, a list of artists to blow up recently would not be complete without LA hip hop collective Odd Future. A dozen members deep, all ranging from the ages of 17-23, OFWGKTA, with their startling, sometimes offensive, yet extremely effective content is the hip hop genre's version of shock advertising.


Featured below is part one of KWT's ten best, most integral moments to OFWGKTA's rise to fame. We're sure we ranked a certain event too high or too low for your liking or maybe even left a moment off that you thought was an obvious inclusion for this certain topic; therefore, let us know what you think, tell us what we did wrong and what we did right in the comment section. Over the next few days, check back with us, as we'll be revealing the three part post of our top ten best OFWGKTA moments.

EVENT: Tyler, The Creator featured on both Pusha T's and Game's most recent albums

DATE: Fear Of God 2: Let Us Pray; November 8, 2011 | The R.E.D. Album; August 23, 2011

The world already knew about all the cosigns. Pharrell. Kanye. Diddy. Pusha. Etcetera. But these were all merely artists stating they liked and supported what Odd Future was doing. What everybody really wanted was for an OF member to hop on a track with a respected figure in hip hop, to measure whether they could hold their own up against the genre's finest. 

Ask and you shall receive. In early July, Pusha T released "Trouble On My Mind" featuring Tyler, The Creator, proving that all of the rumors and tweets between the two were meaningful after all. The Neptunes supplied a banger of a beat, over which Push and Tyler definitely did their thing. Trading verses back and forth, the two talked shit about the fusing of Pusha's world with Tyler's, how their differing styles were somehow symmetrical, and, of course, cocaine, bitches, and Tyler's dick. And it was incredibly dope. Some might assume OF and G.O.O.D. Music wouldn't mesh well together, and even I had my doubts, but they somehow made it work. Eventually, even a video was shot for the track, following the dressed-alike Ace and Pushaton as they wrecked shit throughout the city. Some people may have been against it, while some may have just not felt the track, but "Trouble On My Mind" was an undeniable internet banger. 

OF's next A-list feature came with August's "Martians vs. Goblins" by fellow west coast rapper Game. Tyler, The Creator supplied the second verse on this guitar heavy track, while Game handled verses one and three as Lil Wayne uttered a feeble, one-line chorus. Tyler definitely outshone them both on this joint, his deep vocals perfectly complimenting the 1500 Or Nothin' production as he went hard at frequent victims Bruno Mars and Chris Brown, while sending fun, comical shots at Jayceon.

 

Although "Trouble On My Mind" and Fear Of God 2 were more of an underground, blogosphere success, Game's R.E.D. Album was surprisingly popular, selling almost 100K copies its first week alone. With each and every blog post "Trouble" warranted and the tens of thousands who purchased "Martians vs. Goblins," Tyler and the OF camp had again found a new way to get the name out. 

EVENT: Frank Ocean featured on two Watch The Throne tracks

DATE: August 12, 2011

First it was Tyler with Pusha and Game, but when Watch The Throne dropped a few months after "Trouble On My Mind" and "Martians vs. Goblins," Frank Ocean completely trumped Ace's collaborations. Solidifying his vocals onto what some have called "the most important hip hop album ever" by two of the most prolific rappers to ever step to the mic guaranteed Frank Ocean that those two incredibly dope hooks will live on forever. 

The fact that in literally a few months, Odd Future went from unknown nobodies to the camp responsible for the first human voice heard on Jay-Z and Kanye West's, for lack of a better word, epic Watch The Throne is genuinely baffling to me, as it should be for you all. Keep in mind, this has nothing to do with Frank's talents, which we can all agree are amazing, but rather the difference in status at which OFWGKTA found themselves in just a mere 6 months.

However, the repercussions of this collaboration extend beyond that. The exposure the smooth OF crooner generated for himself and his entire camp was inconceivable. Although the two tracks Ocean lent his vocals for weren't overly radio friendly, both "No Church For The Wild" and "Made In America" were greatly outplayed by superhits "N*ggas In Paris" and "Otis," WTT broke records for digital sales, moving close to 300K first week units on iTunes alone, giving more than enough people the chance to hear what Frankie brought to the table. 

Which was pure gold, by the way. Upon listening to each song, it can be argued quite validly that Ocean outshines both Hov and Yeezy, leaving listeners anticipating the entrancing, beautifully sang words. After hearing Nostalgia, ULTRA, we knew what Frank was capable of, but, knowing the stakes were higher than ever, he definitely took his talents to the next level. Which is exactly what Odd Future is all about.

EVENT: Tyler, The Creator's Goblin released

DATE: May 10, 2011

I think we can all agree that Tyler, The Creator is the centerpiece, the rock that holds OF together. After all, as his name suggests, he is the creator of the underground rap group. Along with all of these roles Tyler holds, it can be argued that, aside from the absent Earl, his music is the most well received and popular of OFWGKTA. 2009's Bastard was and still remains a blogosphere classic (you missed out 2DopeBoyz & NahRight, tsk tsk) with Tyler's blunt, boundary-pushing songwriting matching its dark, hypnotizing production perfectly. Whether they were undercover listeners or fully obsessive stans, those who didn't scathe at the mention of OF were impressed with Tyler's talents both lyrically and musically, leaving fans chomping at the bit for more music from the then 17 year old. It goes without saying that the hype and anticipation for his follow-up project and debut album Goblin were off the charts.

Goblin, then to be the first LP for the entire OF camp as well as the first retail project, was definitely a step in the right direction for Tyler and OFWGKTA. Seemingly a sequel to the aforementioned Bastard, fans and confused, curious onlookers were aching to purchase the album equipped that featured "Yonkers," the horrifyingly surprising hit of the spring and "Sandwitches," which was more widely known as "that creepy track I heard on Jimmy Fallon." 

After a month or two of goofy trailers, single releases, and the inevitable album leak, Goblin finally hit shelves to a respectable, but not spectacular reception. Although some people expected the album to sell more than it did, Goblin seemed to fit right where it belonged with approximately 50K copies pushed in its first week.

There is absolutely no question that this was huge for OF. The reaction to and sales of Goblin proved that Odd Future had broken mainstream, or close to it, without sacrificing their hallmark sound, and that they could be successful in today's music industry for a long time to come.

Head over to Part 1 and check back soon and often for Part 3 of The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments, featuring our top three OF moments, as well as daily updated songs, mixtapes, videos, exclusive lists, and much more.

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The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments (Part 1)

2011 has been a great year to break into the hip hop scene. We have witnessed some of rap's future superstars make their first widespread imprint on the genre. Whether it be through the help of record deals and star cosigns or through independent movements and internet domination, the past year has been home to undeniable rises to fame for some deserved and undeserved young talents.

Although some would claim they belong in the undeserved category, a list of artists to blow up recently would not be complete without LA hip hop collective Odd Future. A dozen members deep, all ranging from the ages of 17-23, OFWGKTA, with their startling, sometimes offensive, yet extremely effective content is the hip hop genre's version of shock advertising.

Update: The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments (Part 2) | (Part 3)


OF's rise to fame is a very interesting and baffling one. There was no hip hop icon who discovered the crew, took them under his belt, and signed them to his label. There was no record company who saw through the group's disturbing lyrics to a crew who could generate hype and sales.

Tyler, The Creator and company kept on their grind for years, finally achieving an underground stardom that is becoming more and more mainstream by the day. Producing, mixing, and engineering their own music. Shooting and directing their own videos. The crew knew they had a sound that was unique, that was different, and they wanted the whole world to hear it.

Within months, OF went from completely unknown to a household name among hip hop fans, plastered all over music magazines and hip hop websites. Through a number of defining events, Odd Future was able to skyrocket in popularity and gain an incredible amount of hype in a hip hop game where such accomplishments aren't easy to come by.

Featured below is part one of KWT's ten best, most integral moments to OFWGKTA's rise to fame. We're sure we ranked a certain event too high or too low for your liking or maybe even left a moment off that you thought was an obvious inclusion for this certain topic; therefore, let us know what you think, tell us what we did wrong and what we did right in the comment section. Over the next few days, check back with us, as we'll be revealing the three part post of our top ten best OFWGKTA moments.

EVENT: SXSW / Coachella Performances

DATE: March 19 & April 15

People knew OF was crazy. Their knew their shows were wild, packed with deafening crowd chants and daring, dangerous antics that made an Odd Future show one of the most exciting acts in hip hop. But when the group landed performing slots at both Austin's SXSW and California's Coachella, they were able to showcase their trademark "swag" more widely than ever before.

Stunts leaving OF members injured and a never-before-seen performance style found Odd Future leaving SXSW as one of the festival's most buzzing acts. A sudden, unexpected performance found OFWGKTA sharing the stage with Diddy, letting fans and concert-goers know that the group were not only respected among music fans, but also by icons in the hip hop game. A few more shows at the Texas Festival, one especially crazy Thrasher sponsored show at Scoot Inn (see below) and a memorable Billboard sponsored event, further solidified OF's reputation as the most entertaining musicians at SXSW.



Less than a month later, OF stayed close to home, headlining the Coachella music festival as, again, one of the most anticipated acts to perform. As expected, the Odd Future Coachella show was one of, if not the most crowded performance of the entire festival. Showing up late and wreaking havoc on the security guards with their stage diving and crowd surfing, Tyler, Hodgy, and company let everyone know that their behavior at SXSW was no fluke. The crowd frenzy hit an all time high when Tyler, The Creator unexpectedly brought out Pharrell Williams, who performed at track with the OF frontman.



Although they entered these festivals with a large amount of hype, Odd Future, now with public cosigns from two hip hop moguls and an exponentially increased exposure, were heading home as the most talked about group in hip hop.

EVENT: mtvU Woodie Awards Performance

DATE: March 16, 2011

A move that resulted in one of the network's most memorable performances of recent memory, MTV enlisted Odd Future to perform at their 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards just a month after Tyler and Hodgy set the nation ablaze following their gig on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Surely questioned by network executives and top tier white collar suit wearers, the decision for the then mysterious group to not only perform, but to end the annual Woodie Awards definitely paid off for MTV in the long run. Ranked higher than the above event solely because of the undoubtedly higher number of viewers (yes, I know it was originally broadcast on mtvU, but there were hella replays of this awards show on MTV and MTV2),  was probably one of the most curiously strange 5 minutes the music network turned everything but music network has ever seen. Consisting of a midget version of Tyler, The Creator, floating gnomes, fuzzy animal costumes and, of course, borderline dangerous stage dives, the performance introduced OF and their hallmark identity to the few remaining who were oblivious to it.



In a genius end to not just the performance, but to the whole awards show, the entire of Odd Future are taken from the stage by security guards, suddenly ending everyone's fun. Four wild minutes of pure entertainment, abruptly ending, leaving everyone who tuned in interested and wanting more. What more could an upcoming, underground hip hop group want?

EVENT: Odd Future covers numerous magazines

DATE: Multiple

This one pretty much speaks for itself. Anytime an artist graces the cover a magazine it's obviously a big deal, increasing exposure as well as creating an opportunity for fans to familiarize themselves with an otherwise unknown, mysterious artist and his or her life. But when these kids covered multiple magazines in a span of months, it was a HUGE deal. These kids, who were doing everything on their own, politically incorrect, aggressively disruptive, and a number of other words your mother tells you to stay away from, didn't just cover small, hometown magazines either. As seen above, the crew and/or members of OF covered the hugely popular Billboard as well as esteemed rap journalist Elliott Wilson's RESPECT. Follow that with a cover on Spin and another Tyler, The Creator solo-cover on England's NME, and OFWGKTA had created an incredible buzz not just in the U.S., but now overseas as well. While the LA collective covered too many magazines to mention here, the cover stories may have been the most beneficial aspect of this newly prompted fame. These magazines offered inside looks into each and every member, ridding readers of not all their curiosity surrounding OF, but just enough to take them from confused onlookers to educated stans. This was the world's first real chance to learn about who and what Odd Future was, to dig deep into the group, and to really appreciate what they were doing.

EVENT: Odd Future Records through RED Distribution/Sony

DATE: April 26, 2011

After a few of the events above (and some yet to come on our list) transpired, an intense bidding war to sign OF began, with rumors that even Jay-Z was aiming to sign the camp to his "record label of tomorrow," Roc Nation and was facing competition from Diddy, who wanted the collective for his own label. Corporate bosses obviously saw the huge upside and profit potential that OFWGKTA brought to the table, with already sold out worldwide shows without any help from the music business. 

Imagine what Odd Future was capable of with the help of a big dollar record label. Imagine the dent they could have put in the music industry by pairing their already booming hype with the promotion that signing a record deal would create. 

Rumors continued floating around, claiming OF signed with a different label each week until, at the end of April, a genuine deal was finally inked. Odd Future signed a deal with RED Distribution/Sony Music, creating their own independent label that would give the camp 100% creative control over their music, a perk that many other labels would likely not have warranted. The signing changed virtually nothing content-wise for OF, leaving the music in the hands of the artists and untouched by the label. However, the crew was now poised for an even wider spread takeover, pairing the benefits of a record label with their already impressive fan base and work ethic.

Check back soon and often for Part 2 of The 10 Best OFWGKTA Moments, featuring numbers six through four, as well as daily updated songs, mixtapes, videos, exclusive lists, and much more.

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