Tyler, The Creator Dominates Q3 2023 as Top Songwriter With 17 Certifications

Tyler, The Creator Dominates Q3 2023 as Top Songwriter With 17 Certifications

By Marcus Delano Thompson

December 13, 2024 at 08:16 AM

Tyler, The Creator has emerged as one of the top songwriters in Q3 2023, according to the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Program. With 17 certifications during this period, he led as the top artist-songwriter overall.

Tyler, the Creator smiling

Tyler, the Creator smiling

Notable certifications for Tyler include:

  • "EARFQUAKE" (5X Platinum)
  • "See You Again" (4X Platinum)
  • "NEW MAGIC WAND" (Double Platinum)

Jon Brion claimed the top non-performing songwriter position with nine certifications, including several Platinum-certified Mac Miller tracks:

  • "Small Worlds"
  • "Ladders"
  • "Hurt Feelings"
  • "Come Back to Earth"

NMPA President & CEO David Israelite noted hip-hop's dominance in Q3, highlighting Tyler's innovative style and Brion's enduring impact through his work with Mac Miller.

Additionally, Tyler's fashion brand Golf Wang has expanded its presence with 12 holiday pop-up shops across:

  • North America: Austin, Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Washington, DC
  • International: Amsterdam, Berlin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Melbourne, and London

These locations feature the FW23 collection, including apparel, accessories, and exclusive vinyl editions of Tyler's music catalog.

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