Research Blog: Codes and Conventions

 My group is doing a music video using the song Are we still friends by Tyler the Creator. In which the artist expresses himself struggling with the thought of whether him and his former partner should remain friends. Although this particular song does not have an official music video, the artist Tyler the Creator is known for wearing hats on most occasions, ranging from bucket hats to caps to ushanka-hat. He is also known for having a laid-back and atypical personality which is reflected in many of his songs. 


  • Tyler the Creator wears average clothing such as jeans, shorts, pants, casual shoes/sneakers or sandals, and sweaters or knitted shirts. 
  • He is tall and has an average build.
  • Most of his songs have a slow to medium tempo that are meant to make the listener feel relaxed. 
  • Props in his songs include occasionally wigs, hats, many times suits, shorts or pants, and formal or casual shoes.
  1. Many different angles and shots are used in to centralize Tyler the Creator most of his music videos from low to high angles, and close-ups, medium close-ups, and canted shots. 
  2. Conventions and Codes seen in his music videos include the clothing brand Golf Wang and its signature logo. 
  3. Tyler the Creator is normally seen in his music videos either calm or super agitated or animated, in many cases reflecting on his own life or situation. 






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