Tyga has stirred up some controversy recently with his new album, $TARFACE. This new project sees the artist take on a new alter ego, as well as an 80s aesthetic that pays homage to the past.
Unfortunately, for Tyga, this album has not been resonating with fans and critics. The artist has been critically panned over the last week. So much so that Pitchfork gave him a 0/10, their first such score in 19 years.
This also comes amid the admission that Tyga used Artificial Intelligence to help him make the album. In a creative field like rap, this is a big no-no, and the fans are letting their feelings be heard.
According to Kurrco, things have gotten even worse for Tyga this week, as it was revealed that $TARFACE will not chart on the Billboard 200. The project sold about 2K units in its first week, which is abysmal considering Tyga's longevity in music.
Tyga Hit With Critical And Commercial Failure
This latest report just goes to show that fans are making it clear how much they dislike AI music. Furthermore, it seems as though fans see the 80s aesthetic as some cynical ploy at eliciting nostalgia. Listeners can see through that stuff, which is something Tyga did not account for.
With Fenix Flexin catching heat for his AI song "RUBBERZ," it seems pretty clear that the referendum on AI is in full swing. If you are an artist looking to take shortcuts, there will be penalties to pay. Whether that be through the charts or reputation.
Tyga's next move will be interesting to track. Although if one thing is clear, it is that this 80s sound is not for him.
