Igor
Tyler, the Creator · 2019
43 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · alternative hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop, R&B, and funk infused with emotional vulnerability and innovative production.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys late-night contemplative moods gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2019, 'Igor' marked Tyler, the Creator's fifth studio album and followed his critically acclaimed 'Flower Boy' from 2017. At this point, he had evolved from the brash provocateur of Odd Future to a more introspective artist, exploring themes of love and identity. This album solidified his status as a boundary-pushing figure in contemporary music.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, alternative hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
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Igor is an album by Tyler, the Creator, released in 2019. A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop, R&B, and funk infused with emotional vulnerability and innovative production. 'Igor' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Tyler’s first chart-topping album. It received widespread critical acclaim for its genre-blending sound and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, showcasing its impact on both the hip-hop genre and mainstream music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Igor sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop, R&B, and funk infused with emotional vulnerability and innovative production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and alternative hip-hop.
What makes Igor by Tyler, the Creator notable?
'Igor' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Tyler’s first chart-topping album. It received widespread critical acclaim for its genre-blending sound and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, showcasing its impact on both the hip-hop genre and mainstream music culture. Released in 2019, 'Igor' marked Tyler, the Creator's fifth studio album and followed his critically acclaimed 'Flower Boy' from 2017. At this point, he had evolved from the brash provocateur of Odd Future to a more introspective artist, exploring themes of love and identity. This album solidified his status as a boundary-pushing figure in contemporary music.
Who is Igor for?
Igor works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, late-night contemplative moods and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Igor?
Igor has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Igor’s Theme 3:21
- 2 Earfquake Standout 3:10
- 3 I Think 3:32
- 4 Boyfriend 4:00
- 5 Running Out of Time 2:57
- 6 New Magic Wand Standout 3:15
- 7 A Boy Is a Gun* 3:30
- 8 Puppet 2:59
- 9 What’s Good 3:26
- 10 Gone, Gone / Thank You Standout 6:15
- 11 I Don’t Love You Anymore 2:41
- 12 Are We Still Friends? 4:25
Release Date
May 17, 2019
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 31 sec
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