Butterfly Effect (Travis Scott song)

"Butterfly Effect"
Single by Travis Scott
Released May 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2017
Length 3:11
Label Epic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Love Galore"
(2017)		 "Butterfly Effect"
(2017)		 "Portland"
(2017)

"Love Galore"
(2017)		 "Butterfly Effect"
(2017)		 "Portland"
(2017)
Music video
"Butterfly Effect" on YouTube

"Butterfly Effect" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released to digital retailers on May 15, 2017, through Epic Records. The song was written by the rapper and Shane Lindstrom, with production handled by Felix Leone and Murda Beatz.

Background

During a performance in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 4, 2017, Scott hinted at the release of new music in a freestyle. Scott can be heard saying: "Dropping new music in a few days. Bout to go crazy for a few days."[1] The song was released alongside two other songs from Scott on SoundCloud, including "A Man" and "Green & Purple", which featured American rapper Playboi Carti.[2][3]

Critical reception

Lawrence Burney of Vice magazine said: "'Butterfly Effect' is textbook slurred Scott number, with backing vocals that sounds eerily similar to Migos' 'Slippery.'"[4] Madeline Roth of MTV said the song is "hazy" and "low-key".[5] Similarly, Tom Breihan of Stereogum said: "'Butterfly Effect' is low-key and melodic, with some sharp production from Drake collaborator Murda Beatz."[6]

Music video

The music video was released on July 13, 2017 via Travis Scott's VEVO channel.[7] It was directed by BRTHR, who also directed the video to Scott's "Goosebumps".[8]

Live performances

On May 17, 2017, Travis Scott performed "Butterfly Effect" and "Green & Purple" for the first time at a show in St. Louis. After the show, Scott posted a first-person view of his "Butterfly Effect" performance on Instagram.[9]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[11] 48
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 43
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 76
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 87
Portugal (AFP)[15] 63
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[16] 64
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 58
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[19] 65
US Billboard Hot 100[20]
[21]		 60
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 25
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[23]
[24]		 39

References

  1. ↑ David Renshaw (May 5, 2017). "Travis Scott Said He's Releasing New Music "In A Few Days"". The Fader. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ Olivia Craighead (May 15, 2017). "Listen To Three New Travis Scott Songs". The Fader. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  3. ↑ Nerisha Penrose (May 16, 2017). "Travis Scott Unleashes Three New Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ Lawrence Burney (May 16, 2017). "Travis Scott Blessed Us With Three New Songs Last Night". Noisey. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ Madeline Roth (May 16, 2017). "Travis Scott Dropped Three New Songs While You Were Sleeping". MTV. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  6. ↑ Tom Breihan (May 16, 2017). "Travis Scott – "Green & Purple," "Butterfly Effect," & "A Man"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  7. ↑ Aaron Mansfield (July 14, 2017). "Travis Scott Releases New Video for "Butterfly Effect"". Complex. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  8. ↑ Max Weinstein (July 13, 2017). "Travis Scott's "Butterfly Effect" Video Is Here". XXL. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Kevin Goddard (May 18, 2017). "Travis Scott Performs "Butterfly Effect" & "Green & Purple" Live For The First Time In St. Louis". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Butterfly Effect / Travis Scott TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Travis Scott – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Travis Scott. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201731 into search. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  16. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201730 into search. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 32, 11 augusti 2017". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2017-08-11" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Travis Scott – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Travis Scott. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  21. ↑ Billboard Hot 100 – August 5, 2017
  22. ↑ "Travis Scott – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Travis Scott. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Travis Scott – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Travis Scott. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  24. ↑ Rhythmic 40 – August 19, 2017
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