Igor cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

Igor Songwriting Credits by Tyler, the Creator

2019 Columbia Records 13 tracks 40 min

Produced by Tyler, the Creator  ·  Engineered by Vic Wainstein, Neal H. Pogue, Mike Bozzi, Kingston Calloway

Columbia Records Neo SoulFunkAlternative Hip HopR&B
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Authorship
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Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tyler, the Creator carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Tyler, the Creator's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
2019
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rap Album (2020)
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Tyler, the Creator wrote, produced, and arranged Igor entirely himself, conceiving the album as a single narrative built around a synth-heavy blend of neo soul, funk, and alternative hip hop. The record famously lists no featured artists in its official credits, so contributions from Kanye West, Solange, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Jerrod Carmichael, and others are deliberately uncredited on the cover, a creative choice Tyler made to present the work as one unified voice. 'Earfquake' became his highest-charting single to that point, and the album won the Grammy for Best Rap Album. It is the fullest expression of Tyler as a self-contained writer, producer, and arranger.

Igor is the sixth studio album by Tyler, the Creator, released on May 17, 2019 through Columbia Records. Produced entirely by Tyler, the genre-blurring record fuses hip-hop, neo soul, R&B, and funk, with guest vocals from Playboi Carti, Kanye West, Solange, and Lil Uzi Vert woven into its mix. Its lead single "Earfquake" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, alongside standouts "I Think" and "A Boy Is a Gun." The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Tyler's first chart-topper, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2020. Telling the story of a turbulent love triangle, Igor cemented Tyler's transformation from shock-rapper to acclaimed auteur.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Igor's Theme
Tyler, the CreatorLil Uzi Vert Tyler Gregory OkonmaSymere Woods Tyler, the Creator Lil Uzi Vert
2
Earfquake #13
Tyler, the CreatorPlayboi Carti Tyler Gregory OkonmaJordan Terrell Carter Tyler, the Creator Playboi Carti
3
I Think #51
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory OkonmaBodiono Nkono TélesphoreBibi Mascel Tyler, the Creator Solange
4
Exactly What You Run from You End Up Chasing
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
5
Running Out of Time
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
6
New Magic Wand
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
7
A Boy Is a Gun*
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory OkonmaBobby DukesBobby MasseyLester Allen McKenzie Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
8
Puppet
Tyler, the CreatorKanye West Tyler Gregory OkonmaKanye Omari WestMick WareDavid Smith Tyler, the Creator Kanye West
9
What's Good
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
10
Gone, Gone / Thank You
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory OkonmaCullen OmoriAlan O'DayTatsuro Yamashita Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
11
I Don't Love You Anymore
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
12
Are We Still Friends?
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory OkonmaAlbert Leornes Greene Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)
13
Boyfriend
Tyler, the Creator Tyler Gregory OkonmaJohn Charles Alder Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator (Rap, Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 21 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Igor

Did Igor win a Grammy?
Yes, Igor won Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020. It was Tyler, the Creator's first Grammy win. The award recognized an album he wrote and produced entirely himself.
Who produced Igor by Tyler, the Creator?
Tyler, the Creator is the sole producer of Igor, writing, producing, and arranging the full album himself. He built the record as a cohesive concept around a synth-driven sound. It was released through Columbia Records in 2019.
Why are there no featured artists listed on Igor?
Tyler intentionally left all guest vocalists uncredited so the album would read as a single unified voice. Contributors including Kanye West, Solange, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Jerrod Carmichael appear without being named on the cover. It was a deliberate creative decision rather than an oversight.
What is the highest-charting single from Igor?
'Earfquake' is the highest-charting single from Igor, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Tyler's biggest Hot 100 hit at the time of release. 'I Think' and 'A Boy Is a Gun' also charted, at numbers 51 and 74.
How long is the album Igor?
Igor runs about 40 minutes across its 13 tracks in its digital form. The physical editions run slightly longer at around 43 minutes. The compact runtime supports the album's tightly sequenced concept.
What genre is Igor?
Igor blends neo soul, funk, alternative hip hop, and R&B into a synth-forward sound. Tyler steered the album away from traditional rap structures toward melody and arrangement. He produced and arranged all of these elements himself.
How did Igor perform on the charts?
Igor debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with about 165,000 first-week album-equivalent units. It is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. The album was a critical and commercial breakthrough for Tyler.

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