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Earfquake

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

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

Background

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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.[5][6] "Earfquake" was initially leaked online on May 7, 2019.[7]

Chart performance

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The song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and performed well in various other countries and was also certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating over a million units sold in the United States. "Earfquake" passed 1 billion plays on Spotify in August 2024.

Composition and lyrical interpretation

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The song contains background vocals by Charlie and Jessy Wilson.[8] A remix featuring Channel Tres was released as well.

Music video

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A music video for "Earfquake" was released alongside the album's release on May 17, 2019. The music video was directed by Tyler.[8]

Synopsis

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The video opens with a cameo from Tracee Ellis Ross as a talk show host, named Pearl Edwards in the video. Tyler then takes the stage, wearing a blue suit and a Warholian wig, dancing and singing. He then plays his piano, but when Playboi Carti's verse starts, the set is already on fire, caused by his cigarette. He suffers various burns and then passes out. Tyler then returns as a firefighter to put out the fire.[9][10]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal[11] and liner notes.

  • Tyler Okonma – lead vocals, production, recording
  • Jordan Carter – featured vocals
  • Charlie Wilson – background vocals
  • Jessy Wilson – background vocals
  • Vic Wainstein – recording
  • Ashley Jacobson – recording assistance
  • Thomas Cullison – recording assistance
  • Treveon Vaughn – recording assistance

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[40] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[41] 3× Platinum 240,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[42] Gold 45,000‡
France (SNEP)[43] Gold 100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[44] Gold 50,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[45] Platinum 60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[46] Platinum 50,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[47] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[48] 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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