Tyler, The Creator: ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Career Highlight
Tyler, the Creator Reflects on Landmark “P.O.V.” Verse with Clipse: “Top Eight Moments of My Life”
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Tyler, the Creator has revealed just how much appearing on a Clipse track meant to him, calling his guest verse on “P.O.V.” from It’s Almost Dry a career highlight. The Grammy-winning artist recently shared his profound appreciation for Pusha T, Malice, and Pharrell, emphasizing the significance of collaborating with hip-hop royalty.
A Full-Circle Moment for a Devoted Fan
“Just pressing play and hearing yoru voice on a Clipse album. I don’t think folks know the weight that sht really got,” Tyler confessed. “I got Grammys, I got whips, I done did it all. That might be top eight moments of my life.” He extended sincere gratitude to the Clipse duo and Pharrell, acknowledging the impact of their artistry on his own.
This isn’t just a casual shout-out; it’s a testament to the influence Clipse has had on a generation of artists, and Tyler’s genuine excitement is palpable. For an artist known for his innovative and boundary-pushing work, landing a spot on a Clipse album represents a validation of his artistry and a connection to the foundations of the genre he loves.
The Struggle Behind the Verse: Perfectionism and Pressure
Getting to that final, celebrated verse wasn’t easy. Tyler previously admitted to Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning that he nearly abandoned the project out of frustration. The pressure of contributing to a Clipse record, produced by Pharrell Williams, proved immense.
“It’s been a few times I’ve gotten nervous and trying to nail that verse with two of my Mount Rushmores, produced by Mount Rushmore, was like I can’t fck this up for me,” he explained. He described a painstaking process of writing and refining, sweating over every line to ensure it met his own exacting standards. “It took me so long to wriet that and just trying to perfect it… Was really in that btch sweating. That n*a Pusha sent me that before I went on tour,probably in April and I ain’t get him that sht until end of May,early June.”
This vulnerability reveals a side of Tyler often unseen – a dedicated artist grappling with the weight of expectation and striving for perfection. It highlights the respect he has for his collaborators and the seriousness with which he approaches his craft.
Pusha T Recounts the collaboration
Pusha T offered his perspective on the collaboration in a July interview with Ebro Darden. He described Tyler’s eagerness to contribute to It’s Almost Dry, noting the artist’s consistent check-ins and enthusiasm.
“Tyler was in out thru the process of creating the album,” Pusha T shared. “he was always calling me, asking to hear certain records or [asking] ‘man did y’all finish this?’ or ‘let me hear it.'”
When “P.O.V.” emerged as a potential fit, Pusha T extended the invitation. “He said something about getting on the album. I said, ‘oh man, we got a good record for you to get on the album’ […] He was on the road, and he had a setup on the road, so I said, ‘alright, I’m gonna shoot it to you man, just shoot it back though.'”
This account paints a picture of a collaborative process built on mutual respect and a shared passion for music. It underscores Tyler’s proactive involvement and Pusha T’s willingness to include a rising star in a project with established legends.