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Wikipedia article
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| caption = Channel Tres remix cover art
| type = single
| artist = Tyler, the Creator
| album = Igor
| released = June 4, 2019
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| label = Columbia
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| chronology = Tyler, the Creator
| prev_title = Potato Salad
| prev_year = 2018
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"'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 an uncredited 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. Its official remix by Channel Tres was released on October 4, 2019. "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.
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. "Earfquake" was initially leaked online on May 7, 2019.
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.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and liner notes.
* Tyler Okonma lead vocals, production, recording
* Playboi Carti featured vocals
* Charlie Wilson background vocals
* Jessy Wilson background vocals
* Vic Wainstein recording
* Ashley Jacobson recording assistance
* Thomas Cullison recording assistance
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:2019 songs
Category:Tyler, the Creator songs
Category:Songs written by Tyler, the Creator
Category:Songs written by Playboi Carti
Category:2019 singles
Category:Playboi Carti songs
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