IGOR is Tyler, The Creator's sixth studio album, released on May 17, 2019, through Columbia Records. Produced entirely by Tyler himself, the album marked a sonic departure, blending alternative hip hop with soul, funk, and synth-pop influences. IGOR debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 165,000 equivalent album units, establishing Tyler as one of rap's most inventive creative forces. The album's lead single, "EARFQUAKE," became his first top-five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, while tracks like "I THINK," "NEW MAGIC WAND," and "ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?" showcased his genre-bending production and deeply personal narrative.
At the 2020 Grammy Awards, IGOR won Best Rap Album, Tyler's first Grammy win and a watershed moment for his career. The album's distinctive visual identity, featuring Tyler's blond wig and pink suit character, became instantly iconic across music and fashion culture. A visual album premiered exclusively on Apple Music in 2019, further expanding IGOR's narrative and aesthetic universe. Critics praised the album's conceptual cohesion, emotional vulnerability, and refusal to conform to traditional rap structures. IGOR has since been recognized as one of the defining albums of 2019, cementing Tyler's evolution from provocateur to genre-defying auteur.