Overview

• On the New Rory & Mal podcast, Tiller said the only reason he didn’t sign to Drake’s OVO was that Drake never replied to his final message during a time-sensitive decision window.
• He recounted being flown to New York and unexpectedly presented with an RCA contract by his team, a move he said left him upset but provided the most certain path.
• Tiller emphasized Drake’s deep influence on his music, saying OVO felt like part of his creative DNA and that he would have been content writing behind the scenes rather than pursuing stardom.
• Debate over the road not taken resurfaced as co-host Rory argued Tiller might have been less famous under OVO, while Tiller reiterated that fame is not his priority.
• Alongside discussing his decision, Tiller noted he recently released The Vices with Solace slated for Oct. 2 and revealed he has been studying game design for years and is developing a game he may eventually pursue full-time.