Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (popularly shortened to The Grinch EP) is an extended play (EP) by the American rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator. It was released by Columbia Records on November 16, 2018, as the accompanying EP to the 2018 animated film The Grinch.[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".[4][5][6] 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] The EP includes features from Santigold, Ryan Beatty, and Jerry Paper.
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Tyler, the Creator. All production handled by Tyler, The Creator. Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whoville" | 1:13 | |
| 2. | "Lights On" (featuring Ryan Beatty and Santigold) | 2:29 | |
| 3. | "Hot Chocolate" (featuring Jerry Paper) |
| 2:11 |
| 4. | "Big Bag" | 1:25 | |
| 5. | "When Gloves Come Off" (featuring Ryan Beatty) |
| 1:53 |
| 6. | "Cindy Lou's Wish" | 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.
- 1 2 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. November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ↑ "Tyler the Creator Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard.