Bryson Tiller at Jacobs Pavilion

Bryson Tiller forged a new path as an R&B artist by infusing hip-hop and trap with his approach to the music genre. He is basking in mainstream success because of his music formula, making sure that the slow beats and swagger leave off an aftertaste. Since breaking out in 2010, he has become a key figure in the unique way of weaving together the three music genres. His style has been compared to Drake, Jeremih, and Tory Lanez.

Bryson Tiller, born Bryson Djuan Tiller, came of age in Louisville, Kentucky. He was raised by his grandmother and two cousins. It was only when he was 15 that he discovered his love for singing and rapping. Building up his talent through the years, he first recorded music in his later teenage years. His first release was his EP "Killer Instinct, Vol. 1" in 2011. Right when he began his solo career, the streaming platform SoundCloud also started to become popular among emerging artists. Three years after his debut EP, he released the song "Don't" on the platform. It immediately took off, and many people and record producers took notice of it. Among those who took an interest in his style was RCA Records, which signed him the same year his song went viral.

His studio debut happened in 2015. That year his album "Trapsoul" came out. It initially ranked at number 11 on Billboard 200 but climbed up the ranking, peaking at the eighth spot. His single "Exchange" from the album also reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the 26th spot. This song brought him his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song. These successes became his stepping stones to succeed on his sophomore release. In 2017, after two years of preparing and polishing his record, his second album, "True to Self," came out. As expected, it was a big success. It topped Billboard 200 and became his first number-one. This gave him the opportunity to work among the biggest names in the scene. He collaborated with DJ Khaled for his song "Wild Thoughts" alongside R&B superstar Rhianna. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of "Trapsoul," "Anniversary" came out in 2020. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200. This year, he will be releasing his fourth album, "Serenity."

The Grammy-nominated artist is on tour for his "Back, and I'm Better" tour. This July 3, his stop will be at the Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. If you are close to Cleveland, Ohio, now is the chance to see Bryson live!