 Following a large contribution to Odd Future's early work, Tyler released his debut solo mixtape "Bastard" in 2009.After releasing his debut studio album "Goblin" via XL Recordings in April 2011, he signed a joint deal with RED Distribution and Sony Music Entertainment for himself and his label Odd Future Records.With his gritty, horrorcore-influenced earlier releases, Tyler was often criticized for his use of homophobic and misogynistic slurs in his lyrics.