Butterflies (Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet song)

"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]

"Butterflies"
Single by Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet
from the album Quest for Fire
ReleasedMay 10, 2021 (2021-05-10)
RecordedFebruary 2020
GenreHouse
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Skrillex
  • Four Tet
Skrillex singles chronology
"Ego Death"
(2020)		 "Butterflies"
(2021)		 "Too Bizarre"
(2021)

Background and release

The song was recorded in February 2020 but continued to be tweaked until a few weeks prior to release.[1] 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.[1]

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
Chart performance for "Butterflies"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 26
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[7] 16

References
  1. Peters, Daniel (May 11, 2021). "Skrillex enlists Four Tet and Starrah for new house-inflected single, 'Butterflies'". NME. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  2. Mullins, Ellie (May 10, 2021). "Skrillex speaks to Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 about new track 'Butterflies': Listen". We Rave You. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  3. "Skrillex confirms "new music soon"". DJ Mag. March 22, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  4. Hussey, Allison (May 10, 2021). "Skrillex, Starrah, and Four Tet Share New Song "Butterflies": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  5. "Skrillex Teams Up With Four Tet & Starrah for New Song "Butterflies"". PM Studio. May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  7. "Skrillex Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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