Igor's Theme
2019 song by Tyler, the Creator
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"Igor's Theme" (stylized in all caps) is the introductory song in the album Igor, released on May 19, 2019. It has uncredited vocals from fellow artist Lil Uzi Vert.
| "Igor's Theme" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tyler, the Creator | |
| from the album Igor | |
| Released | May 17, 2019 |
| Genre | Synth-pop |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriters | Tyler, the Creator - Symere Woods |
| Producers | Tyler, the Creator |
Production and composition
The track starts with a 23-second synth. The drums started at the 24-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
The song was first seen in a 50-second snippet released on May 1, 2019.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 45 |
| Australian Urban (ARIA)[6] | 15 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] | 68 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 34 |
| Latvia (LaIPA)[9] | 11 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[10] | 20 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 6 |
| Portugal (AFP)[12] | 61 |
| Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[13] | 94 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 41 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] | 19 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Sweden (GLF)[20] | Gold | 4,000,000† |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||