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"Earfquake" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It is the second song from his fifth 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" 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.[4]
"Earfquake" | ||||
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Single by Tyler, the Creator | ||||
from the album Igor | ||||
Released | June 4, 2019 | |||
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Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
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Tyler, the Creator singles chronology | ||||
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"Earfquake" on YouTube |
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]
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.[8]
Credits adapted from Tidal[9] and liner notes.
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[38] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[39] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[40] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
France (SNEP)[41] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[42] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[43] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[44] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[45] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[46] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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