Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (popularly shortened to The Grinch EP) is an extended play (EP) by the American rapper, Tyler, the Creator. It was released by Columbia Records on November 16, 2018.[2][3][4]
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| Released | November 16, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 2018 | |||
| Genre | Christmas | |||
| Length | 10:22 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Tyler, the Creator | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10[1] |
Background
editFor The Grinch soundtrack, Tyler, the Creator created a new song "I Am the Grinch", and also created a hip hop cover version of the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch".[5][6][4] Tyler commented that "making christmas themed music, but not making it too xmasy was the goal [and] keeping 7 year olds in mind but also wanting the parents to listen also".[7]
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[8]
All tracks were produced and composed by Tyler, the Creator.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whoville" | Tyler Okonma | 1:13 |
| 2. | "Lights On" (featuring Ryan Beatty and Santigold) |
| 2:29 |
| 3. | "Hot Chocolate" (featuring Jerry Paper) |
| 2:11 |
| 4. | "Big Bag" | Okonma, Juno Miles | 1:25 |
| 5. | "When Gloves Come Off" (featuring Ryan Beatty) |
| 1:53 |
| 6. | "Cindy Lou's Wish" | Okonma | 1:06 |
| Total length: | 10:22 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[9] | 34 |
References
edit- ^ "Tyler, the Creator: Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (November 16, 2018). "Listen to Tyler, the Creator's New EP Inspired by The Grinch". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ Leight, Elias (November 16, 2018). "Hear Tyler, the Creator's EP Inspired by 'The Grinch". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Harris, Hunter (November 15, 2018). "Tyler, the Creator Made You a Grinch-Inspired Holiday EP for Christmas". Vulture. New York. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ Klinkenberg, Brendan (October 24, 2018). "Tyler, the Creator Updates 'You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch' and It's… Pretty Good?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "@tylerthecreator". November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2018 – via Twitter.
TONIGHT. CHRISTMAS SONGS BY ME, SOME 'THE GRINCH' THEMED.
- ^ "@tylerthecreator". November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2018 – via Twitter.
making christmas themed music, but not making it too xmasy was the goal. wanted them played in june too. keeping 7 year olds in mind but also wanting the parents to listen also. think i nailed it. yup
- ^ "Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch". Tidal. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "Tyler the Creator Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard.