Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller

Tiller in 2016
Background information
Birth name Bryson Djuan Tiller[1]
Also known as Pen Griffey[2]
Born (1993-01-02) January 2, 1993
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2011–present
Labels RCA[2]
Website trapsoul.com

Bryson Djuan Tiller (born January 2, 1993)[1] is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he started his career in 2011, releasing the mixtape Killer Instinct Vol.1. Tiller gained recognition following the release of his debut single, "Don't", which was originally premiered on SoundCloud in 2014, but was commercially released as a single in 2015. The track peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, with being remixed numerous other artists. Tiller's debut studio album, T R A P S O U L, was released on October 2, 2015. The album debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and later reached number 8.

In March 2016, Tiller received key to the city by Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer. In the same year, he won his first awards, Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, at the BET Awards.

Early life

Bryson Djuan Tiller was born on January 2, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] When he was four years old, his mother died, and he was subsequently raised by his grandmother.[4] He has four brothers.[5] Tiller started singing and rapping at age 15,[6] after which he was also singing for the girls in school.[7] He attended Iroquois High School in Louisville.[8] After he left school, he went to work at Papa John's Pizza and UPS.[5]

Career

2011–15: Career beginnings and T R A P S O U L

Tiller performing in July 2016.

Tiller started his musical career in 2011, releasing the debut mixtape Killer Instinct Vol.1, which included 21 songs.[9] Talking about the mixtape in an interview, he said; "If they wanted to hear the growth in my music then I think my first mixtape would definitely show them how far I've come".[10]

In 2014, Tiller started receiving with some massive internet attention from music industry insiders with his breakout single "Don't", which he initially released on his SoundCloud page.[11] It was released commercially on iTunes in May 2015 and became the lead single of his debut studio album.[12] "Don't" peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[13] It has been remixed by artists like K Camp, Mila J, Sevyn Streeter, D.R.A.M. and WSTRN.[14][15] These early co-signs from high-profile record producer Timbaland and Canadian rapper Drake led to major-label attention for Tiller, with him eventually choosing to sign a creative partnership with RCA Records, which was announced on August 25, 2015.[16] Tiller was offered a chance to sign with Drake's OVO Sound record label, but declined the offer.[17] On October 2, 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album, T R A P S O U L, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and later reached number 8.[18][19][20] The album's second single, "Exchange", peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Tiller's second top 40 hit.[13] "Sorry Not Sorry", which was released as the third single from T R A P S O U L, peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.[13] The album was included on a number of 2015 year-end lists, such as Complex's The Best Albums of 2015, The Root's 10 Favorite Albums of 2015, and PopSugar's The 24 Best Albums of 2015.[21][22][23]

2016–present: Upcoming second studio album

On March 12, 2016, Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer gave Tiller key to the city and announced March 12 as "Bryson Tiller's day".[24] In May 2016, Tiller made his US television debut, performing "Exchange" on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show.[25] On June 26, 2016, he performed at the BET Awards, where he also received the awards Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.[26] In July 2016, DJ Khaled released his ninth studio album, Major Key, which includes the song "Ima Be Alright" featuring Tiller and rapper Future.[27] In September 2016, Tiller was also appeared on the track "First Take" by rapper Travis Scott, taken from Scott's second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.[28]

Artistry

Tiller performing in February 2016.

Tiller has cited American singer Omarion as his biggest influence, saying that Omarion and his debut album, O, inspired him to start singing.[29][30] His other influences include R. Kelly, The-Dream, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Drake.[2][29] Critics have compared Tiller's style to Jeremih, Drake, PartyNextDoor and Tory Lanez.[31][32]

Tiller says that his music is "just trap and hip hop-influenced R&B, the perfect marriage between hip hop and R&B."[2] While talking about not having any features on T R A P S O U L, he said; "I'm weird about features and asking another artist for one. I hate getting rejected, which is why I don't really holler at girls for real. So it's hard for me to go up to other artists and go, "Yo, do you wanna get on my song?" and they turn you down and be like "Nah." So I'll just do it myself. If someone's not going to rap on my song, I'll rap it myself. If they won't sing on my song, I just sing on it myself."[33] Tiller says that he raps in some of his songs because "there are some things I can say rapping that I can't say singing".[33]

Personal life

Tiller is engaged to Markea Bivens and the couple have a daughter named Harley.[34][35]

Tiller usually wears baseball caps, which has become a significant part of his scenic image according to media.[36][37] He also frequently wears skinny jeans and says he was "one of the first people" in his high school to wear that type of jeans.[38]

Discography

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2016 Billboard Music Awards[39] Top New Artist — Nominated
Top R&B Artist Nominated
Top R&B Album T R A P S O U L Nominated
BET Awards[40] Best Male R&B/Pop Artist — Won
Best New Artist Won
Video of the Year "Don't" Nominated
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Nominated
Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards[41] Static Major Award — Won
MTV Video Music Awards[42] Best New Artist Nominated
Best Male Video "Don't" Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Video Nominated
BET Hip Hop Awards[43] Best New Hip Hop Artist — Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Japan[44] Best R&B Video "Don't" Nominated
MOBO Awards[45] Best International Act — Nominated
American Music Awards[46] Favorite Soul/R&B Album T R A P S O U L Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Song "Don't" Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist — Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards[47] Album of the Year T R A P S O U L Nominated
Best New Artist — Nominated
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Nominated
Song of the Year "Don't" Nominated
2017 People's Choice Awards[48] Favorite Breakout Artist — Pending

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 RCA Records. "Bryson Tiller". rca records. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Exclusive: "I Got A Text From Drake Saying I Want To Sign You"". Capital XTRA. January 15, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bryson Tiller". RCA Records. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Bryson Tiller Cracks the Code to Success With 'Trapsoul'". XXL. January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ "WHO'S NEXT: Bryson Tiller". Good*Fella Media. June 24, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Speaks To The Wrap Up". MTV. January 18, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  8. ↑ Daniels, C.J. (March 14, 2016). "Rap artist Bryson Tiller surprises JCPS students". WHAS-TV. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Bryson Tiller - Killer Instinct Vol.1 Hosted by Dj E-Dub Mixtape". DatPiff. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Cosign: 7 Things You Should Know About Bryson Tiller". Vibe. August 18, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Signs Creative Partnership With RCA And Announces Release For Debut LP, TRAPSOUL | Vibe". Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Don't - Single by Bryson Tiller". iTunes. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  13. 1 2 3 "Bryson Tiller - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Bryson Tiller's "Don't" Gets Remixed by D.R.A.M. [STREAM]". STASHED. January 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Recruits WSTRN For Official Remix Of 'Don't'". MTV. March 8, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Bryson Tiller - Biography | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Interview On Passing On Signing To Drake's OVO Sound". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  18. ↑ Schwartz, Danny. "Bryson Tiller Announces T R A P S O U L Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Bryson Tiller: Drake, Apple Music and the Making of a Trap-Soul Star". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Adele's '25' Scores Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. January 4, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  21. ↑ "The Best Albums of 2015". Complex. December 1, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Our 10 Favorite Albums of 2015". The Root. December 15, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  23. ↑ "The 24 Best Albums of 2015". PopSugar. December 29, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Got the Key to Louisville and an Official Day!". Music Times. March 14, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Makes Network TV Debut on 'Late Night With Seth Myers'". The Source. May 24, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Performs at BET Awards". Rap-Up. June 27, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  27. ↑ "DJ Khaled Details Major Key Tracklist Featuring Kanye, Jay Z, Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, More". Pitchfork. July 23, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Travi$ Scott's 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' Album Is Finally Here". Complex. September 2, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  29. 1 2 "The Cosign: 7 Things You Should Know About Bryson Tiller". Vibe. August 17, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  30. ↑ "The Break Presents: Bryson Tiller". XXL. September 4, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Bryson Tiller on Getting Co-Signs from Drake, His "T R A P S O U L" Album". DJBooth. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  32. ↑ "The Break Presents: Bryson Tiller". XXL. September 4, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  33. 1 2 "Bryson Tiller Is One of the Most Exciting New Voices In R&B". Paper. January 13, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  34. ↑ "Listen To Bryson Tiller's Demo Version Of Chris Brown's "Proof" (NEW MUSIC)". Global Grind. June 20, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
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  40. ↑ "The Full List Of BET Award Winners 2016". HipHopDX. June 26, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  41. ↑ "Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards honors industry favorites". WAVE. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  42. ↑ "Beyonce, Adele Lead 2016 VMA Nominations". Hollywood Reporter. July 26, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  43. ↑ "Here Are the Nominees for BET's 2016 Hip-Hop Awards". Complex. August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  44. ↑ "Nominees Announced for the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2016". ARAMA Japan. September 1, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  45. ↑ "MOBO Awards 2016 nominations announced: Find out who made the shortlist". Glasgow Live. September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
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