"Earfquake" (stylized in

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) is a song by American producer and rapper

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. It is the second song from his fifth studio album, ''

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'' (2019). It features an uncredited guest appearance from American rapper

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and background vocals by Charlie Wilson and Jessy Wilson. It was released as the album's lead single to

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radio on June 4, 2019. Its official remix by Channel Tres was released on October 4, 2019. "Earfquake" is Tyler, the Creator's highest charting song in the US, peaking at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was also ranked 14th on ''Billboard''s 100 Best Songs of 2019 list.

Background

Tyler initially wrote the song for Canadian singer

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, who turned down the song. Tyler then asked Barbadian singer Rihanna to provide vocals to the hook believing the song would be big, but she also rejected the song. Tyler instead kept in his own raw vocals. "Earfquake" was initially leaked online on May 7, 2019.

Music video

A music video for "Earfquake" was released alongside the album's release on May 17, 2019. The video opens with a cameo from

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as a talk show host. Tyler then takes the stage, wearing a blue suit and a Warholian wig, dancing, singing, and playing the piano until his cigarette sets everything on fire, where he suffers various burns and then passes out. Tyler then returns as a firefighter to put out the fire.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and liner notes. * Tyler Okonma – lead vocals, production, recording *

– featured vocals * Charlie Wilson – background vocals * Jessy Wilson – background vocals * Vic Wainstein – recording * Ashley Jacobson – recording assistance * Thomas Cullison – recording assistance * Treveon Vaughn – Recording assistance

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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