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| - %22Yonkers%22 is a song by American hip hop artist and Odd Future member Tyler, The Creator, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Goblin. It was produced by Tyler, the Creator. The single was released digitally on February 14, 2011. The song received controversy due to its violent lyrics and numerous %22disses%22, although it was critically acclaimed, landing on numerous year-end lists. Tyler also directed a music video for the single, which was also met with positive critical reception, giving Tyler the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Numerous magazine publications noted %22Yonkers%22 as Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future's breakout song. The late American rapper Capital Steez sampled it in his song %22Negus%22, using the same opening line : %22I'm a fucking walking paradox%22. The song was featured in the soundtrack to the video game Saints Row: The Third.
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