Bryson Tiller

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Bryson Tiller
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Tiller performing in Boston
on February 25, 2016
Background information
Birth name Bryson Djuan Tiller[1]
Also known as Pen Griffey[2]
Born (1993-01-02) January 2, 1993 (age 31)
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. His debut studio album, T R A P S O U L, was released on October 2, 2015.[3][4][5]

Early life

Bryson Djuan Tiller was born on January 2, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] His mother died when he was four years old.[6] He has four brothers.[7] After Tiller left school, he went to work at Papa John's Pizza and UPS.[7]

Career

2015–present: T R A P S O U L

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.[8] These early co-signs from a high-profile record producer Timbaland and the Canadian rapper Drake, it led into a major-label attention for Tiller, with him eventually choosing to sign a creative partnership with RCA Records, which was announced on August 25, 2015.[9] Tiller was offered a chance to sign with Drake's OVO Sound record label, but declined the offer.[10] 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.[11]

In 2016, Bryson Tiller teased a forthcoming project She's Got My Soul, the follow up to T R A P S O U L.[12]

Artistry

Talking about his musical style, Tiller said, "It's just trap and hip hop-influenced R&B, the perfect marriage between hip hop and R&B."[2] Tiller has cited American singer Omarion as his biggest influence.[13] His other influences include R. Kelly, The-Dream, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Drake.[2][13] Critics have compared Tiller's style to Jeremih, Drake, PartyNextDoor and Tory Lanez.[14][15]

Personal life

Tiller has a daughter named Harley. Tiller moved in with his grandmother after his mother passed away .[16]

Discography

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Main article: Bryson Tiller discography

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Nominated work Category Result
2016 Billboard Music Awards[17] Himself Top New Artist Nominated
Top R&B Artist Nominated
T R A P S O U L Top R&B Album Nominated
BET Awards[18] Himself Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Pending
Best New Artist
"Don't" Video of the Year
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice

Tours

  • Trapsoul Tour (2016)

References

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External links

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