"Weekends!!!" | ||||
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Single by Skrillex featuring Sirah | ||||
from the EP My Name Is Skrillex | ||||
Released | October 25, 2010 | |||
Recorded | May 4, 2010 | |||
Genre | Dubstep | |||
Length | 4:45 | |||
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Producer(s) | Skrillex | |||
Skrillex singles chronology | ||||
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"Weekends!!!" (stylized in all caps) is the debut single by American electronic music producer Skrillex featuring vocals from American rapper Sirah. [1] It was released by Big Beat and Atlantic Records on October 25, 2010, as the only single from his debut EP My Name Is Skrillex (2010).
The song was a pivotal track in Skrillex's early career, becoming a club-DJ favorite at underground clubs. [2]
The remix by Zedd was noted for its "heavy, bass-thumping new groove" that added weight to the original. [3]
Matthew Meadow of Your EDM said the song offers "a unique perspective into his first musical inspirations in electronic music". [4] Nick Yopko of EDM.com said the song is the "perfect example of the energy Skrillex brings to the table". [5]
Chart (2011–2012) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [7] | 93 |
Germany (GfK) [8] | 100 |
US Dance Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [9] | 25 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [10] | Gold | 40,000* |
United States (RIAA) [11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |