Earfquake

"Earfquake" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American producer and rapper Tyler, the Creator. It is the second song from his fifth studio album, Igor (2019). It features a guest appearance from American rapper Playboi Carti and background vocals by Charlie Wilson and Jessy Wilson. It was released as the album's lead single to rhythmic contemporary radio on June 4, 2019.[1] Its official remix by Channel Tres was released on October 4, 2019.[2] "Earfquake" is Tyler, the Creator's highest charting song in the US, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also ranked 14th on Billboard's 100 Best Songs of 2019 list.[3]

Not to be confused with Earthquake.
"Earfquake"
Channel Tres remix cover art
Single by Tyler, the Creator featuring Playboi Carti
from the album Igor
ReleasedJune 4, 2019
GenreAlternative hip hop
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tyler Okonma
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Potato Salad"
(2018)		 "Earfquake"
(2019)		 "U Say"
(2019)
Music video
"Earfquake" on YouTube

Background

Tyler initially wrote the song for Canadian singer Justin Bieber, who turned down the song. Tyler then asked Barbadian singer Rihanna to provide vocals to the hook believing the song would be big, but she also rejected the song. Tyler instead kept in his own raw vocals.[4][5] "Earfquake" was initially leaked online on May 7, 2019.[6]

Music video

A music video for "Earfquake" was released alongside the album's release on May 17, 2019. The video opens with a cameo from Tracee Ellis Ross as a talk show host. Tyler then takes the stage, wearing a blue suit and a Warholian wig, dancing, singing, and playing the piano until his cigarette sets everything on fire, where he suffers various burns and then passes out. Tyler then returns as a firefighter to put out the fire.[7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal[8] and liner notes.

  • Tyler Okonma – lead artist, production, recording
  • Playboi Carti – rap vocals
  • Charlie Wilson – background vocals
  • Jessy Wilson – background vocals
  • Vic Wainstein – recording
  • Ashley Jacobson – recording assistance
  • Thomas Cullison – recording assistance
  • Alan O”Day — inspiration for lyrics

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[38] Platinum 70,000
Canada (Music Canada)[39] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[40] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[41] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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