OFWGKTA

Over the last six months, the conversation-starting rap rapscallions in Odd Future have seen their collective profile increase more and more, and now it's culminated in the group striking their own record deal.

Rap Radar reports and Odd Future's publicist confirms that Odd Future have partnered with RED Distribution/Sony to form their own label, Odd Future Records. The deal will cover all acts associated with the group and allow them the same level of creative freedom they work under now (which, considering some of the raw shit these kids say and do, is kind of integral to how they operate).


A statement sent to us by their publicist reads:

"Odd Future Sign Themselves.

"LA artist collective OFWGKTA continue down a non-traditional path creating their own recorded music label 'Odd Future Records'. Tyler, Hodgy, Leftbrain, Domo, Mike, Syd and crew will partner with Sony's RED Distribution arm to release music-based content consistent with their vision."

In a statement released to Rap Radar, OFWGKTA manager Chris Clancy said, "They will have 100% creative control of all aspects of their music, art, and release schedule with no 3rd party participation in outside business...RED and Sony know that it's in everyone's best interest to maintain the group's authenticity and control. They built it, they deserve it. There's no cheesy hooks or fluorescent liquor product placements in the works.. It's about to be fun.. and different..."