Nardwuar vs. Tyler, The Creator (2015) - Summary

Summary

In the interview, Tyler, The Creator is mistaken for Morgan Freeman's son and receives various gifts related to music and collectibles, including a Heatwave LP and an MF DOOM scratch-and-sniff CD. He discusses his admiration for the band Heatwave, shares memories of MF DOOM, and talks about other musicians like MF DOOM collectibles, Jean Nay, Bobbie Humphrey, and Gary Wilson. Tyler also reflects on his early days, his first gig, and his influences in music. The interview is casual, with Tyler's humorous personality shining through as he interacts with the interviewer and his friends Jasper and Taco.

Facts

Here are the key facts from the text:

1. The conversation is taking place in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
2. The speaker is talking to Tyler, the Creator.
3. Tyler has a gift for the speaker, a Heatwave LP.
4. The speaker mentions that MF DOOM had a scratch-and-sniff CD/DVD.
5. The speaker gives Tyler a gift, a vinyl record by Einstein from England.
6. Casey Veggies' dad was a bodyguard for Jay-Z.
7. Tyler's real birth name is Deshawn.
8. Tyler mentions that he used to dance and won a talent show in 8th grade by dancing to an Omarion song.
9. Tyler's mom might like the music of Gino Vannelli, a Canadian artist.
10. The speaker mentions that Bernie Grundman mastered one of Gino Vannelli's albums.
11. Tyler is a fan of Gary Wilson and has been influenced by his music.
12. The speaker gives Tyler a gift, a Gary Wilson LP.
13. Tyler has worked with Cherry Glazer, a band that is part of the Burger Records team.
14. The speaker mentions that Ja Rule had a condom with his face on it.
15. The speaker gives Tyler a gift, a vinyl record by Chunk Records.
16. Tyler is a fan of Norman Connors and mentions that he is a genius producer.
17. Tyler hopes to follow in the footsteps of great producers like Norman Connors and Tom Brown.
18. The conversation ends with the speaker and Tyler joking around and referencing the song "Rockin' in the Free World".