Bryson Tiller

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Bryson Tiller

| image = Bryson Tiller August 2018 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Tiller in 2018

| birth_name = Bryson Djuan Tiller

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|01|02}}

| birth_place = Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.

| alias = Pen Griffey

| discography = Bryson Tiller discography

| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|rapper|songwriter}}

| years_active = 2011–present

| origin =

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| label = RCA

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| child = yes

| children = 2

| website = {{URL|trapsoul.com}}

| signature = Bryson Tiller sig.svg

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Bryson Djuan Tiller (born January 2, 1993) is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He began his career in 2011 with his debut mixtape, Killer Instinct Vol. 1. He gained mainstream recognition following the release of his 2015 single "Don't," which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received septuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its success led to a recording contract with RCA Records, who issued "Don't" as the lead single for his debut studio album Trapsoul (2015), which entered the top ten of the Billboard 200.

Trapsoul received triple platinum certification by the RIAA and spawned the follow-up singles "Exchange"—which earned him a Grammy Award nomination—and "Sorry Not Sorry." His second studio album, True to Self (2017) debuted atop the Billboard 200. That same year, he guest featured alongside Rihanna on DJ Khaled's hit single "Wild Thoughts," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. His third album, Anniversary (2020) likewise peaked within the top ten of the chart. His debut extended play (EP), A Different Christmas (2021)—his first holiday album—narrowly entered the Billboard 200, while his fourth album Bryson Tiller (2024) entered the chart at number 11 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top 20 single "Whatever She Wants".

Tiller has received multiple accolades, including two BET Awards for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist; and in March 2016, he received the key to the city from Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. He received a total of three Grammy Award nominations, two of which for his work with singer H.E.R. on her 2018 single "Could've Been" and album Back of My Mind (2021).

Early life

Bryson Djuan Tiller was born on January 2, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky.{{cite web |title=U.S. Public Records Index |url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH2-B9VT |author=Kentucky Birth Index |year=1999 |publisher=Family Search |access-date=December 24, 2015}} His mother died when he was four years old, and he was subsequently raised by his grandmother. Tiller lived with his cousins, Ryan and Kevon Smekrud, until he was 17 years old.{{cite web |url=http://www.rcarecords.com/artists/bryson-tiller |title=Bryson Tiller |publisher=RCA Records |access-date=January 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114174655/http://www.rcarecords.com/artists/bryson-tiller |archive-date=January 14, 2016 |url-status=dead }} He has three brothers. He attended Iroquois High School and started singing and rapping at the age of 15.{{cite web |url=http://goodfellamedia.com/2015/06/whos-next-bryson-tiller.html |title=WHO'S NEXT: Bryson Tiller |work=Good*Fella Media |date=June 24, 2015 |access-date=July 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825202805/http://goodfellamedia.com/2015/06/whos-next-bryson-tiller.html |archive-date=August 25, 2016 |url-status=dead }}

Career

= 2011–2016: Breakthrough and ''Trapsoul'' =

File:Singer Bryson Tiller.jpg

In 2011, he recorded a mixtape titled Killer Instinct Vol.1, which included 21 songs.{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Bryson-Tiller-Killer-Instinct-Vol1-mixtape.278727.html |title=Bryson Tiller – Killer Instinct Vol.1 Hosted by Dj E-Dub Mixtape |work=DatPiff |access-date=August 19, 2016 |archive-date=August 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815223036/http://www.datpiff.com/Bryson-Tiller-Killer-Instinct-Vol1-mixtape.278727.html |url-status=live }} In 2013, Tiller had a child and took a break from music while working at Papa John's and UPS to provide for his daughter, Harley.{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/01/bryson-tiller-show-and-prove-xxl-magazine-winter-2015-issue/ |title=Bryson Tiller Cracks the Code to Success With "Trapsoul" |work=XXL |date=January 7, 2016 |access-date=March 7, 2016}}{{cite web|title =Bryson Tiller Opens Up About 'TRAPSOUL' Album, Sleeping in His Car and Inspiration From Kanye West [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]|url =http://theboombox.com/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-kanye-west-interview/|website =The BoomBox|date =October 5, 2015|access-date =January 3, 2016|archive-date =January 1, 2016|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160101142534/http://theboombox.com/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-kanye-west-interview/|url-status =live}}

In October 2014, Tiller uploaded his debut single "Don't" to his SoundCloud account, which started receiving some internet attention from music industry insiders.{{cite web|title = Bryson Tiller Signs Creative Partnership With RCA And Announces Release For Debut LP, TRAPSOUL {{!}} Vibe|url = http://www.vibe.com/2015/08/bryson-tiller-debut-lp-trapsoul/|access-date = October 4, 2015|archive-date = June 22, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170622061923/http://www.vibe.com/2015/08/bryson-tiller-debut-lp-trapsoul/|url-status = live}} It was officially released on iTunes for digital download in May 2015, becoming the lead single of his debut studio album.{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/dont-single/997042105 |title=Don't – Single by Bryson Tiller |work=iTunes |date=May 20, 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |archive-date=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923142220/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/dont-single/id997042105 |url-status=live }} "Don't" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.{{cite magazine|title =Bryson Tiller – Chart history|url =http://www.billboard.com/artist/6627423/Bryson+Tiller/chart?f=379|magazine =Billboard|access-date =August 20, 2016|archive-date =October 18, 2016|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20161018025127/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6627423/Bryson+Tiller/chart?f=379|url-status =live}} It has been remixed by artists like K Camp, Mila J, Sevyn Streeter, DRAM and WSTRN.{{cite web |url=http://thestashed.com/2016/01/04/bryson-tillers-dont-gets-remixed-by-d-r-a-m-stream/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104223200/http://thestashed.com/2016/01/04/bryson-tillers-dont-gets-remixed-by-d-r-a-m-stream/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 4, 2016 |title=Bryson Tiller's "Don't" Gets Remixed by D.R.A.M. [STREAM] |work=STASHED |date=January 4, 2016 |access-date=September 11, 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/news/bryson-tiller-recruits-wstrn-for-official-remix-of-dont |title=Bryson Tiller Recruits WSTRN For Official Remix Of 'Don't' |work=MTV |date=March 8, 2016 |access-date=September 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221122717/http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/news/bryson-tiller-recruits-wstrn-for-official-remix-of-dont |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |url-status=dead }} Early co-signs from record producer Timbaland and rapper Drake led to major-label attention for Tiller, with him eventually choosing to sign a record deal with RCA Records, which was announced on August 25, 2015.{{cite web|title = Bryson Tiller – Biography {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/6627423/bryson-tiller/biography|website = www.billboard.com|access-date = October 4, 2015|archive-date = June 9, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170609174702/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6627423/bryson-tiller/biography|url-status = live}} Tiller was offered a chance to sign with Drake's OVO Sound record label, but declined the offer.{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35847/title.bryson-tiller-explains-passing-on-signing-to-drakes-ovo-sound|title=Bryson Tiller Interview On Passing On Signing To Drake's OVO Sound|website=HipHopDX|date=October 12, 2015|language=en-US|access-date=May 18, 2016|archive-date=May 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503160224/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35847/title.bryson-tiller-explains-passing-on-signing-to-drakes-ovo-sound|url-status=live}} In September 2015, Rolling Stone included Tiller in their list of "10 New Artists You Need to Know".{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-september-2015-20150925 |title=10 New Artists You Need to Know: September 2015 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=September 25, 2015 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |archive-date=December 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203164344/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-september-2015-20150925 |url-status=live }}

On October 2, 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album, Trapsoul, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and later reached number eight.{{cite web|last1=Schwartz|first1=Danny|title=Bryson Tiller Announces T R A P S O U L Release Date|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-announces-t-r-a-p-s-o-u-l-release-date-news.17175.html|website=HotNewHipHop|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=August 21, 2015|archive-date=May 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528174202/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-announces-t-r-a-p-s-o-u-l-release-date-news.17175.html|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|title = Bryson Tiller: Drake, Apple Music and the Making of a Trap-Soul Star|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bryson-tiller-drake-apple-music-and-the-making-of-a-trap-soul-star-20151030?page=3|magazine = Rolling Stone|access-date = November 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125015918/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bryson-tiller-drake-apple-music-and-the-making-of-a-trap-soul-star-20151030?page=3|archive-date = November 25, 2015|url-status = dead}}{{cite magazine|title =Adele's '25' Scores Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|url =http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828916/adele-25-sixth-week-no-1-billboard-200|magazine =Billboard|date =January 4, 2016|access-date =August 19, 2016|archive-date =December 20, 2018|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20181220121218/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828916/adele-25-sixth-week-no-1-billboard-200|url-status =live}} The album's second single, "Exchange", peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597556/grammys-nominees-complete-list-2018 | title=Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys | magazine=Billboard | date=December 6, 2016 | access-date=January 30, 2017 }}{{dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} "Sorry Not Sorry", which was released as the third single from Trapsoul, peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100. 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/best-albums-of-2015 |title=The Best Albums of 2015 |work=Complex |date=December 1, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2016 |archive-date=December 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225134406/http://www.complex.com/music/best-albums-of-2015 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://www.theroot.com/articles/lists/2015/12/top_10_favorite_albums_of_2015/3/ | title=Our 10 Favorite Albums of 2015 | work=The Root | date=December 15, 2015 | access-date=September 14, 2016 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823175913/http://www.theroot.com/articles/lists/2015/12/top_10_favorite_albums_of_2015/3/ | archive-date=August 23, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}{{cite web |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/39327055/image/39327057/TRAPSOUL-Bryson-Tiller |title=The 24 Best Albums of 2015 |work=PopSugar |date=December 29, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2016 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807023224/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/39327055/image/39327057/TRAPSOUL-Bryson-Tiller |url-status=live }} In 2015, he also co-wrote the track "Proof" for singer Chris Brown's seventh studio album Royalty.

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In January 2016, Tiller started the Trapsoul Tour for the promotion of the album, with opening act THEY.{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/12/16/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-tour-dates/ |title=Bryson Tiller Announces 'Trapsoul' Tour |work=Rap-Up |date=December 16, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2018 |archive-date=February 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075234/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/12/16/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-tour-dates/ |url-status=live }} On March 12, 2016, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer gave Tiller the key to the city and named March 12 as "Bryson Tiller Day".{{cite web |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/67704/20160314/bryson-tiller-key-louisville-official-day.htm |title=Bryson Tiller Got the Key to Louisville and an Official Day! |work=Music Times |date=March 14, 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |archive-date=August 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816142525/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/67704/20160314/bryson-tiller-key-louisville-official-day.htm |url-status=live }} In May 2016, Tiller made his US television debut, performing "Exchange" on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show.{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2016/05/24/bryson-tiller-makes-network-tv-debut-on-late-night-with-seth-myers/|title=Bryson Tiller Makes Network TV Debut on 'Late Night With Seth Myers'|work=The Source|date=May 24, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2016|archive-date=August 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829092430/http://thesource.com/2016/05/24/bryson-tiller-makes-network-tv-debut-on-late-night-with-seth-myers|url-status=live}} On June 26, 2016, he performed at the BET Awards, where he also received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist.{{cite web|title=Bryson Tiller Performs at BET Awards|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/06/26/video-bryson-tiller-performs-at-bet-awards/|work=Rap-Up|access-date=August 19, 2016|date=June 27, 2016|archive-date=October 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031060302/http://www.rap-up.com/2016/06/26/video-bryson-tiller-performs-at-bet-awards/|url-status=live}} In July 2016, DJ Khaled released his ninth studio album, Major Key, which includes the song "Ima Be Alright" featuring Tiller and rapper Future.{{cite web|title=DJ Khaled Details Major Key Tracklist Featuring Kanye, Jay Z, Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, More|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/66348-dj-khaled-details-new-album-major-key-featuring-kanye-jay-z-drake-future-kendrick-lamar-more/|work=Pitchfork|access-date=August 19, 2016|date=July 23, 2016|archive-date=January 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116123254/https://pitchfork.com/news/66348-dj-khaled-details-new-album-major-key-featuring-kanye-jay-z-drake-future-kendrick-lamar-more/|url-status=live}} In September 2016, Tiller also appeared on the track "First Take" by rapper Travis Scott, from Scott's second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.{{cite web|title=Travi$ Scott's 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' Album Is Finally Here|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/09/travis-scott-new-album-stream-birds-in-the-trap-sing-mcknight|work=Complex|access-date=September 11, 2016|date=September 2, 2016|archive-date=January 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104214428/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/09/travis-scott-new-album-stream-birds-in-the-trap-sing-mcknight|url-status=live}}

= 2017–2018: ''True to Self'' =

In January 2017, he was included in Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30", a list showcasing entrepreneurs, entertainers, and celebrities who have made a name for themselves before reaching the age of 30.{{cite web|title=Desiigner, G-Eazy, Logic & Lil Yachty Named To Forbes' "30 Under 30" List|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41892/title.desiigner-g-eazy-logic-lil-yachty-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-list|work=HipHopDX|date=January 3, 2017|access-date=February 3, 2017|archive-date=February 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204004802/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41892/title.desiigner-g-eazy-logic-lil-yachty-named-to-forbes-30-under-30-list|url-status=live}} In the same month Tiller announced that his second album will be titled True to Self.{{cite web|title=Bryson Tiller Announces Sophomore Album Title|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-announces-sophomore-album-title-news.27591.html|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=January 18, 2017|date=January 18, 2017|archive-date=January 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118235553/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-announces-sophomore-album-title-news.27591.html|url-status=live}} On April 12, 2017, Tiller tweeted that work on his second album, True to Self, had been wrapped up.{{cite web |last=Renshaw |first=David |url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/13/bryson-tiller-new-album |title=Bryson Tiller Finished Work On His New Album |website=The Fader |date=April 13, 2017 |access-date=April 15, 2017 |archive-date=April 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200701/http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/13/bryson-tiller-new-album |url-status=live }} On May 11, 2017, Tiller revealed the album artwork and that True to Self would be released on June 23, 2017. He also released three new songs, titled "Honey", "Somethin Tells Me" and "Get Mine", with the latter featuring rapper Young Thug.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/bryson-tiller-new-song-honey|title=Bryson Tiller Returns With 3 New Songs, Announces Release Date for 'True to Self'|website=Complex|access-date=May 11, 2017|archive-date=May 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511234929/http://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/bryson-tiller-new-song-honey|url-status=live}} On May 26, he released True to Self, a month earlier than the intended release.{{cite web|title=Bryson Tiller Drops 'True to Self' Album a Month Early|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-album-drops/|work=XXL|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=June 12, 2017|archive-date=June 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619083851/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-album-drops/|url-status=live}} The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning 107,000 album-equivalent units, of which 47,000 were pure album sales.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7817591/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-no-1-billboard-200|title=Bryson Tiller Notches His First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'True to Self'|magazine=Billboard|date=June 4, 2017|access-date=June 4, 2017|archive-date=June 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604230659/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7817591/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-no-1-billboard-200|url-status=live}} It became Tiller's first number one album in the country.

In June 2017, Tiller partnered with Nike, Inc. to provide a new Wyandotte Park for children and teens.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wdrb.com/story/35646059/bryson-tiller-basketball-courts-at-wyandotte-park-already-showing-signs-of-overuse|title=Bryson Tiller basketball courts at Wyandotte Park already showing signs of 'overuse'|access-date=September 18, 2017|language=en|archive-date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918201614/http://www.wdrb.com/story/35646059/bryson-tiller-basketball-courts-at-wyandotte-park-already-showing-signs-of-overuse|url-status=dead}} In the same month, DJ Khaled released "Wild Thoughts" featuring Tiller and singer Rihanna, which is the fourth single from his tenth studio album, Grateful.{{cite magazine|url=http://ew.com/music/2017/06/15/dj-khaled-rihanna-collaboration-wild-thoughts/|title=DJ Khaled reveals details of 'humongous' Rihanna collab, 'Wild Thoughts'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 15, 2017|access-date=June 16, 2017|archive-date=January 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116123254/https://ew.com/music/2017/06/15/dj-khaled-rihanna-collaboration-wild-thoughts/|url-status=live}} The single has peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7842210/despacito-hot-100-number-one-7th-week-dj-khaled-rihanna-wild-thoughts|title='Despacito' Tops Hot 100 & DJ Khaled's 'Wild Thoughts,' Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, Debuts in Top 5|magazine=Billboard|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=June 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626234543/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7842210/despacito-hot-100-number-one-7th-week-dj-khaled-rihanna-wild-thoughts|url-status=live}} as well as reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. In August 2017, Tiller released a collaborative single with singer Jazmine Sullivan titled "Insecure", which is the title track for the HBO series Insecure.{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/08/03/new-music-jazmine-sullivan-bryson-tiller-insecure/|title=New Music: Jazmine Sullivan & Bryson Tiller – 'Insecure'|work=Rap-Up|date=August 4, 2017|access-date=January 30, 2018|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008095423/http://www.rap-up.com/2017/08/03/new-music-jazmine-sullivan-bryson-tiller-insecure/|url-status=live}} In January 2018, he performed "Wild Thoughts" with Rihanna and DJ Khaled at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8096762/dj-khaled-rihanna-bryson-tiller-wild-thoughts-grammys-performance-video|title=Watch DJ Khaled, Rihanna & Bryson Tiller Perform 'Wild Thoughts' at the 2018 Grammys|magazine=Billboard|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=January 29, 2018|archive-date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517051847/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8096762/dj-khaled-rihanna-bryson-tiller-wild-thoughts-grammys-performance-video|url-status=live}}

= 2019–2022: ''Anniversary'' and ''A Different Christmas''=

Throughout 2019 and 2020, Tiller was featured on several songs by other artists. In 2019, Tiller said he was waiting for sample clearances to release his album, titled Serenity.{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2020/04/20/bryson-tiller-song/|title=BRYSON TILLER QUIETLY RELEASED A NEW SONG LAST WEEK|work=The Source|author=Miss2Bees|date=April 20, 2020|access-date=June 26, 2020|archive-date=April 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430031422/https://thesource.com/2020/04/20/bryson-tiller-song/|url-status=live}} In April 2020, he released the song "Slept on You" via SoundCloud. On September 3, 2020, Tiller released "Inhale" and stated on his social media pages that he would release a new album in fall 2020. The second single "Always Forever", was released on September 23, with a deluxe edition of Trapsoul released on September 25,{{cite web |title=Bryson Tiller Releases New Song "Always Forever" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/09/bryson-tiller-releases-new-song-always-forever |website=Complex}} in celebration of his third album, Anniversary,{{cite news|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/09/23/bryson-tiller-readies-trapsoul-deluxe/|title=Bryson Tiller to Release 'Trapsoul' Deluxe|work=Rap-Up|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=September 23, 2020}} which was released on October 2, 2020. It marked the fifth anniversary of his debut album and includes a guest feature from Drake.{{cite web |title=Bryson Tiller Previews "Anniversary" Album, Drake Featured On "Outta Time" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-previews-anniversary-album-with-drake-feature-on-outta-time-news.118816.html |website=Hotnewhiphop|date=October 2020 }} The deluxe Anniversary was released on February 26, 2021, featuring an additional five new tracks and a feature from Big Sean.{{Cite web|last=Class|first=DJ First|date=February 26, 2021|title=Bryson Tiller unleashes the deluxe version to 'Anniversary'|url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2021/2/26/22299807/bryson-tiller-deluxe-anniversary-album|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=Revolt}}

On October 8, 2020, Travis Scott premiered an unreleased song with Tiller titled "Blunt Talk" on an episode of Scott and his DJ Chase B's .Wav radio on Apple Music.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/travis-scott-premieres-travis-scott-21-savage-collaborations-on-wav-radio|title=Unreleased Travis Scott Tracks With Bryson Tiller and 21 Savage Shared on .WAV Radio|website=Complex|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=October 8, 2020|accessdate=July 3, 2021}} On October 21, 2021 Jack Harlow released "Luv is Dro" as a single and music video, which featured Tiller and Static Major.{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/music/jack-harlow-and-bryson-tiller-pay-homage-to-louisville-in-luv-is-dro/|title=Jack Harlow and Bryson Tiller Celebrate Hometown Louisville in 'Luv Is Dro' Music Video|website=Peoplemag}}

On October 31, 2021, Tiller released a mixtape, Killer Instinct 2: The Nightmare Before, on a private link that he texted to his fans using the community number he had made earlier in 2020. The mixtape featured a variety of freestyles over current beats at the time, including Normani's "Wild Side", Brent Faiyaz's "Gravity" and Busta Rhymes' "New York Shit".{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

On November 10, 2021, Tiller announced his first Christmas album, A Different Christmas released on November 19. Tiller said the project was inspired by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, the latter of whom features in a song titled "Lonely Christmas". Tiller's daughter Halo also appears on the closing track.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/11/17/bryson-tiller-a-different-christmas-tracklist|title=Bryson Tiller Reveals 'A Different Christmas' Tracklist|work=Rap-Up|date=November 17, 2021|access-date=November 17, 2021}}

On September 8, 2022, Tiller released a new single titled "Outside," which samples The Ying Yang Twins 2005 hit single "Wait (The Whisper Song)." On October 18, 2022, Tiller released a music video for the single which featured an appearance from The Ying Yang Twins.{{Cite web |title=Bryson Tiller's New Video for "Outside" Features Appearance From Ying Yang Twins (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/bryson-tiller-outside-stream |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}}

= 2024–present: Self-titled fourth studio album =

Leading up to the release of his fourth studio album, Tiller released a mixtape titled Slum Tiller exclusively through SoundCloud on August 18, 2023.{{Cite web |title=TILLER LEANS INTO SOUNDCLOUD WITH SLUM SERIES |url=https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=340174&title=TILLER-LEANS-INTO-SOUNDCLOUD-WITH-SLUM-SERIES |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=HITS Daily Double |language=en}} He followed up with two sequels in late 2023 and early 2024, respectively.{{Cite web |title=Bryson Tiller Drops New 'Slum Tiller Vol. 3' EP Featuring Big Sean & More |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-01-24-bryson-tiller-drops-new-slum-tiller-vol-3-ep-featuring-big-sean-more/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=iHeart |language=en}} On April 5, 2024, Tiller released fourth studio album, Bryson Tiller.{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2024-03-19 |title=Bryson Tiller Announces Self-Titled Album & New Tour |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bryson-tiller-self-titled-album-tour-announcement-1235636317/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=BRYSON TILLER REVEALS NEW ALBUM 'BRYSON TILLER' WITH AN OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE OF APRIL 5 — PRE-ORDERS BEGIN TODAY |url=https://www.rcarecords.com/news/bryson-tiller-reveals-new-album-bryson-tiller-with-an-official-release-date-of-april-5-pre-orders-begin-today/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=RCA Records |language=en-US}} Despite positive reviews from critics,{{Cite magazine |last=Denis |first=Kyle |date=2024-04-08 |title=Bryson Tiller Flaunts His Multitudes With Experimental New Self-Titled Album: Critic's Take |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bryson-tiller-self-titled-album-review-1235651451/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} it performed moderately in comparison to its predecessors, debuting at number twelve on the Billboard 200, with first-week album-equivalent units of 39,000.{{Cite web |last=II |first=C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman |date=2024-11-04 |title=Hip-Hop's Biggest First-Week Sales for Projects in 2024 |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/hip-hop-biggest-first-week-project-sales-2024/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}} That summer, Tiller and Chris Brown appeared on Jeremih's single, "Wait on It".{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Jessica |date=2024-06-28 |title=Jeremih, Bryson Tiller And Chris Brown Attempt To Woo The Same Woman In "Wait On It" Video |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/jeremih-wait-on-it-music-video-bryson-tiller-chris-brown-1234889809/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}

In 2025, Tiller appeared as a featured artist on "305" with Jordan Adetunji. The track was released on January 24, 2025, as part of Adetunji's second mixtape. Two weeks later on February 12, 2025, Tiller teased the mixtape Solace on his personal Instagram account. On May 27, 2025, Tiller took to Instagram to announce a first-ever double album project, with one project being the aforementioned Solace and the other titled The Vices. Tiller stated that both albums are finished and are awaiting sample clearances before release.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bryson-tiller-solace-the-vices-double-album-1235982064/ | title=Bryson Tiller Announces His Double Album 'Solace & the Vices' is Coming Soon | magazine=Billboard }}

Artistry

= Influences =

{{Multiple image|align=right|image1=Omarion 2018.png|total_width=300|image2=The-Dream performing (cropped).jpg|footer=Omarion (left) and The-Dream (right) were two of Tiller's biggest inspirations while growing up.}}

Tiller has cited singer Omarion as his mega influence, "[My uncle] put me on Omarion's first album, and that was the first album that made me want to start singing. I started listening to him daily and singing what I heard."{{cite magazine|title=Bryson Tiller Talks 'Trapsoul' Breakthrough, Drake Co-Sign|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/bryson-tiller-talks-trapsoul-breakthrough-drake-co-sign-20160201|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=February 1, 2016|access-date=January 31, 2018|archive-date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131140856/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/bryson-tiller-talks-trapsoul-breakthrough-drake-co-sign-20160201|url-status=live}} Singer The-Dream has inspired him to become a lyricist, "I started listening to The-Dream a lot. That's when I really got into writing songs. I like the way he put lyrics and makes his songs. So I was like, all right, and I just started writing. That's when I started wanting to be a songwriter. I never really wanted to be an artist. I just really wanted to write songs. But of course I can't get placement unless I demo the songs."{{cite news|title =The Break Presents: Bryson Tiller |url =https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/the-break/2015/09/break-presents-bryson-tiller/ |work =XXL |date=September 4, 2015 |access-date =October 7, 2016}}

His other influences include R. Kelly, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Drake.{{cite web|url= http://www.rcarecords.com/artists/bryson-tiller|title= Bryson Tiller|author= RCA Records|author-link= RCA Records|publisher= rca records|access-date= September 19, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160114174655/http://www.rcarecords.com/artists/bryson-tiller|archive-date= January 14, 2016|url-status= dead}}{{cite web|title =The Cosign: 7 Things You Should Know About Bryson Tiller |url =https://www.vibe.com/2015/08/you-should-know-bryson-tiller/brysontiller/|work =Vibe |date=August 17, 2015 |access-date = January 7, 2016}} In addition, Tiller listed Jazmine Sullivan, Usher, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige as impactful to his musical socialization.{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwmvFM7Qy3E&t=3s|title=Bryson Tiller names his TOP 10 inspirations, Rihanna vs. Beyoncé | Interview MalcolmMusic |work= MalcolmMusic|publisher=YouTube|last=Ohanwe|first=Malcolm|date=June 21, 2017|access-date=June 21, 2017}}

= Musical style =

Tiller has described his music as "trap and hip hop-influenced R&B, the perfect marriage between hip hop and R&B." Tiller also raps saying "There are some things I can say rapping that I can't say singing".{{cite web |title =Bryson Tiller Is One of the Most Exciting New Voices In R&B |url =http://www.papermag.com/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-1551911792.html |work =Paper |date =January 13, 2016 |access-date =October 7, 2016 |archive-date =October 10, 2016 |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20161010003643/http://www.papermag.com/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-1551911792.html |url-status =live }} Critics have compared Tiller's musical style to Drake, Jeremih, PartyNextDoor and Tory Lanez.{{cite web|title =Bryson Tiller on Getting Co-Signs from Drake, His "T R A P S O U L" Album |url =https://www.djbooth.net/news/entry/2015-10-16-bryson-tiller-trapsoul-interview|work =DJBooth |date =October 16, 2015|access-date = January 7, 2016}} During the recording of True to Self, Tiller struggled with depression, which according to him can be heard in the music and was the reason of the album's disappointing commercial performance.{{cite magazine|title=Bryson Tiller Cites Depression as Cause For Low 'True to Self' Sales: 'We Didn't Do That Great Because of It'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8454749/bryson-tiller-depressed-true-to-self-album-tweet|magazine=Billboard|date=May 7, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827165214/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8454749/bryson-tiller-depressed-true-to-self-album-tweet|url-status=live}} On his blend of R&B and rap, Tiller explained: "R&B is my first love and it always will be. I fell in love with hip-hop and rap music through Lil Wayne. Don't get me wrong, I love Wayne, but you know, I heard only the radio singles [..] So I said, 'Damn. Let me mix it up a little bit{{'-}}".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-anniversary-interview-9453828|title=Bryson Tiller Knows His Last Album Wasn't Good Enough. Now, He's Ready To Return With His A-Game|magazine=Billboard|last=Carl|first=Lamarre|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=October 1, 2020}}

Public image

Tiller has stated he will "probably never" do video interviews because he wants to be a "shadowy figure".{{cite web|title=Bryson Tiller Says He'll Probably Never Do A Video Interview|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-says-hell-probably-never-do-a-video-interview-news.32384.html|work=HotNewHipHop|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=June 12, 2017|archive-date=June 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620024245/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bryson-tiller-says-hell-probably-never-do-a-video-interview-news.32384.html|url-status=live}} According to Justin Charity of The Ringer, "Tiller's lack of a full-time public persona is one of the young R&B singer's most endearing qualities".{{cite news|title=Every R&B Artist Wants to Sound Like Bryson Tiller|url=https://www.theringer.com/2017/5/31/16039360/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-album-review-533fba0a36eb|work=The Ringer|date=May 31, 2017|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142600/https://www.theringer.com/2017/5/31/16039360/bryson-tiller-true-to-self-album-review-533fba0a36eb|url-status=live}}

Personal life

Tiller has two daughters. As of 2018, he is in a relationship with Kendra Bailey, the mother of his second child.{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/12/31/bryson-tiller-celebrates-new-year-with-his-second-child.html|title=Bryson Tiller celebrates new year with his second child|work=ABC Radio News|date=December 31, 2020|access-date=June 27, 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629223654/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/12/31/bryson-tiller-celebrates-new-year-with-his-second-child.html|url-status=dead}} Tiller graduated high school in June 2020, through Iroquois High School in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/article/2020/06/26/bryson-tiller-graduates-high-school/|title=Bryson Tiller Graduates From High School|work=Rap Up|date=June 26, 2011|access-date=June 26, 2020|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628110428/https://www.rap-up.com/2020/06/26/bryson-tiller-graduates-high-school/amp/|url-status=live}}