Butterflies (Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet song) explained

Butterflies
Cover:Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet - Butterflies.png
Type:single
Artist:Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet
Album:Quest for Fire
Recorded:February 2020
Genre:House
Length:3:16
Label:
Chronology:Skrillex
Prev Title:Ego Death
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Too Bizarre
Next Year:2021

"Butterflies" is a song by Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet. It was released as a single through Atlantic Records and Owsla on May 10, 2021. It was described as "nostalgic house" by NME.[1]

Background and release

The song was recorded in February 2020 but continued to be tweaked until a few weeks prior to release. In an interview with Annie Mac, Skrillex stated that he met up with Four Tet and produced the song, commenting that it was one of his last projects before the coronavirus lockdowns.[2] In March 2021, Skrillex wrote on Instagram that he had new music coming "soon".[3] The track was released on May 10, 2021.[4]

Two edits were released, a 3:16 version and a 5:30 extended version.

Personnel

The song was written by Skrillex, Four Tet, Starrah, and Bibi Bourelly. It was produced by Skrillex and Four Tet, and includes vocals from Starrah.[5]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 26

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peters . Daniel . Skrillex enlists Four Tet and Starrah for new house-inflected single, 'Butterflies' . . May 17, 2021 . May 11, 2021.
  2. Web site: Mullins . Ellie . Skrillex speaks to Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 about new track 'Butterflies': Listen . We Rave You . May 17, 2021 . May 10, 2021.
  3. Web site: Skrillex confirms "new music soon" . . May 17, 2021 . March 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Hussey . Allison . Skrillex, Starrah, and Four Tet Share New Song "Butterflies": Listen . . May 17, 2021 . May 10, 2021.
  5. Web site: Skrillex Teams Up With Four Tet & Starrah for New Song "Butterflies" . PM Studio . May 17, 2021 . May 12, 2021.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. May 22, 2021.