In this episode of Bad For The Community podcast, the crew are discussing Tyler, the Creator and J. Cole as artists, comparing their abilities as rappers and producers. While breaking down Tyler, the Creator’s new album Don’t Tap the Glass, we stumbled into a heated debate, is Tyler actually a better rapper-producer than J. Cole? Who you got between Tyler or Cole?
The conversation centers on whether Tyler, the Creator is a better overall artist than J. Cole when considering both rapping and production skills. One speaker argues that while Tyler may be a weaker rapper than J. Cole, his exceptional production abilities make him the superior rapper-producer combination overall.
Key Arguments
- Tyler is considered an “exceptional producer” but only an “above average rapper”
- J. Cole is viewed as one of the best rappers of all time but a less impressive producer
- The speakers discuss Tyler’s versatility across different musical styles and audiences
- They note Tyler’s ability to create albums for various demographics and moods
Tyler’s Strengths Highlighted
- Production diversity and quality
- Ability to reach different audiences with varied musical styles
- Creative branding and imagery that changes with each project
- Willingness to break his own established patterns (like his typical two-year album cycles)
The discussion references Tyler’s recent album Chromakopia and includes a clip of Tyler discussing his creative process, where he emphasizes not overthinking projects and sometimes just wanting to make straightforward music rather than always pushing boundaries.
The conversation spans Tyler’s career longevity (noting he’s been active for about 15–17 years since around 2009) and his evolution as an artist over time.
