In the buzzing world of rap, one free-spirited 17-year-old is bravely establishing the vanguard of new-school pimp rap. Meet Luh Tyler, a budding talent whose rise to fame is as fascinating as his energetic tunes. His journey began in a whirl of happenstance that, over a year ago, turned into a committed destiny.
Origins from a sunny corner of Tallahassee, he wasn’t originally aiming for the title of hip-hop’s boy wonder. Tyler started improvising rhythmic rhymes only last summer, on the encouragement of his teenage clique. Following the crew’s suggestion, Tyler experimented with the music app BandLab, paving the way for an accidental yet extraordinary voyage into rap music.
Although he didn’t plan to become a rapper, Tyler soon found himself caught up in a tide of formidable rhymes and melodic fragments. His breakout hit, “Back Flippin’,” a classic player’s anthem, crystallized his sound and suddenly went viral. Even though Tyler was busy with TikTok just as his music career began, he admitted that the unexpected internet fame was astonishing.
Promoting his debut album, _My Vision,_ released last March through a joint venture between Motion Music and Atlantic Records, Luh Tyler embodies artistic authenticity. The album showcases his preference for paradisiacal funk and midtempo beats, and despite some alluring trap beats and collaborations, the overall tone is relaxed and deeply personalistic. An exciting prospect was his partnership with BabyTron and Trapland Pat, two impeccable young talents from Florida.
Luh Tyler’s identity is solid as rock and flexible as water; he handily traverses various moods, from the whimsical festivity of “St. Nick,” the foreboding tone of “I’m Him,” and the melancholy triumph of “Rapper of the Year.” Tyler’s aspirations beam with ambition; the young star hopes to ascend to the heights of Drake’s level, drawing massive crowds to sold-out stadiums.
Tyler’s style also presents the allure of the old school as much as it teems with the edgy experimentalism of the new. His music effortlessly integrates the technical precision and lyrical adeptness, with a nod to the echo of forebears like Suga Free, the SoCal pimp rap icon, and long-deceased pioneer of ATL snap music, Shawty Lo.
The industry noticed Luh Tyler almost immediately, with label representatives engaging in a frenzied pursuit of the rising star. But amidst the crowded music arena, the love from home is undying. Tyler’s family, especially his trusting mother and his dotingly encouraging grandma, provide a sanctum. After all, who can forget the heartwarming moment when Tyler brought his grandmother onto the stage at huge music festival Rolling Loud?
Devoted fans flocked to his concerts during the recent tour with renowned rap artist Moneybagg Yo. Germany, Tyler fondly recalls, hosted the most frenetic crowds. Yet, the novelty of performing at music festivals, including the major hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, remains fresh and exhilarating for the young musician.
His productions are approachable – truthful renditions of his journey and perspectives, tracing melodies of his Tallahassee roots steeped in sunset hues. His latest song “Brand New Blues,” despite feeling slightly uneventful, rattled up a staggering 734,000 views at press time. There’s no doubting that both Luh Tyler’s talent and his fan base are anything but accidental.
Despite narrowly missing the distinction of the “Rookie of the Year” in RapCaviar’s 2023 hip-hop campaign, Luh Tyler isn’t any less driven. His resolve is evident in his fierce competitive spirit, and he remains optimistic about his future in hip-hop. In the pursuit of music stardom, Tyler is just getting started, and the future looks splendidly promising for this Floridian wonder.
