Igor's Theme
Igor's Theme is the introductory song in the album Igor, released on May 19, 2019.
Production and composition
[edit]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.[1] The song adds the lyrical context that the rest of the album uses, explaining the things happening in the album.[2] The song also captures the "excitement" to be in a new relationship.[3]
Release and promotion
[edit]The song was first seen in a 50-second snippet released on May 1, 2019.[4]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 33 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 68 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Tyler, The Creator's "IGOR'S THEME" Synth Breakdown | Reverb Machine". reverbmachine.com. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ 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.