911 / Mr. Lonely

"911 / Mr. Lonely" is a song by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on June 30, 2017 alongside, "Who Dat Boy" through Columbia Records, as the lead singles from his fourth studio album Flower Boy.[1] The song was produced by Tyler and features guest vocals from American singers Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy, and Norwegian singer Anna of the North.[2][3]

"911 / Mr. Lonely"
Single by Tyler, the Creator featuring Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy and Anna of the North
from the album Flower Boy
A-side"Who Dat Boy"
ReleasedJune 30, 2017
Genre
Length4:15
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Who Dat Boy"
(2017)		 "911 / Mr. Lonely"
(2017)		 "Boredom"
(2017)
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Raf"
(2017)		 "911 / Mr. Lonely"
(2017)		 "Provider"
(2017)
Steve Lacy singles chronology
"Moron"
(2017)		 "911 / Mr. Lonely"
(2017)		 "4Real"
(2017)
Anna of the North singles chronology
"Lovers"
(2017)		 "911 / Mr. Lonely"
(2017)		 "Someone"
(2017)

Background

Tyler, the Creator released a preview of the song at the end of his music video for "Who Dat Boy".[4] Tyler then released the song along with "Who Dat Boy" as double singles on June 30, 2017.[5][6] The song is an interpolation of "Outstanding" by The Gap Band.[7]

Track listing
Digital download[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Who Dat Boy" (featuring ASAP Rocky)3:25
2."911 / Mr. Lonely" (featuring Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy)4:15

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[8] 3
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 47

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[11] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[12] Gold 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 30, 2017 Digital download Columbia

[1]

United Kingdom Contemporary hit radio [15]

References
  1. "Who Dat Boy / 911 - Single by Tyler, the Creator on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  2. "Tyler, The Creator Announces New Album 'Scum Fuck Flower Boy,' Reveals Album Covers & Track List". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  3. "Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean Reconnect on New Song "911 / Mr. Lonely"". XXL. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  4. "Tyler, the Creator Drops New Song "911/Mr. Lonely" f/ Frank Ocean". Complex. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  5. "Tyler The Creator Drops 2 New Singles – "Who Dat Boy" AND "911/Mr. Lonely"". The Source. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  6. "Tyler, the Creator Taps Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky for New Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  7. ""911/Mr. Lonely" [ft. Frank Ocean]". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  8. "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  9. "Tyler, The Creator Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  10. "Tyler, The Creator Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  11. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  12. "Canadian single certifications – Tyler, the Creator – 911 / Mr. Lonely". Music Canada. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  13. "British single certifications – Tyler the Creator – 911/Mr Lonely". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  14. "American single certifications – Tyler, the Creator – 911 / Mr. Lonely (feat. Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  15. "New UK Single". Radio 1. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
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