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Yonkers

Tyler, the Creator
Goblin (2011)
Intense 80 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Textureharsh
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The track features a sparse, dark, sci-fi-inspired beat with minimal percussion including a pushed kick and snare, creating a raw and abrasive texture; Tyler's aggressive, introspective rapping adds intensity without extreme volume shifts.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Yonkers is a controversial self-produced hip-hop track parodying 1990s New York rap, featuring violent lyrics, celebrity disses, and a minimalistic dark beat.

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Moods: intense, introspective, rebellious

Traditions: hip-hop

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

Texture is harsh — the mix contains timbres that clash (distortion against bright cymbals, close-mic'd elements against compressed drums, or unresolved dissonances).

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Tyler, the Creator's catalog

We have 47 songs from Tyler, the Creator in the library. Of those, 7 are rated Safe, 28 Moderate, and 12 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.3, making it the #21 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Goblin

We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

  • Shemoderate DR 6

2011 context

Released in 2011. We have 371 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.

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Moods
intense · 2409introspective · 5721rebellious · 1970
Traditions
hip-hop · 800

Why this rating

We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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