"Igor's Theme" is the introductory song in the album Igor, released on May 19, 2019.
2019 song by Tyler, the Creator| "Igor's Theme" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tyler, the Creator | |
| from the album Igor | |
| Released | May 17, 2019 |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Tyler, the Creator - Symere Woods |
| Producer(s) | Tyler, the Creator |
Production and composition
The track starts with a 22-second synth. The drums started at the 23-second mark, which was sampled from the song "Attention" by Bob Welch, released in 1970. The drum-line has a tempo of 79 beats per minute. The song adds the lyrical context that the rest of the album uses, explaining the things happening in the album. The song also captures the "excitement" to be in a new relationship.
Release and promotion
The song was first seen in a 50-second snippet released on May 1, 2019.
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 33 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 68 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000 |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | 40,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
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- Lambert, Chris. "'Igor' Explained: A Guide To The Story, Themes, And Devices Of Tyler The Creator's 2019 Album". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- "Tyler The Creator's Igor: A Narrative deep dive". 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- Tyler, The Creator – IGOR'S THEME, retrieved 2024-11-06
- "Tyler the Creator Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Tyler the Creator Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Tyler the Creator Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "American single certifications – Tyler the Creator – Igor's Theme". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- "Canadian single certifications – Tyler, The Creator – Igor's Theme". Music Canada. Retrieved 6 November 2024.