Weekends!!!
| "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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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| 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, being considered a club-DJ favorite at underground clubs.[2]
Composition
[edit]The Zedd remix of the song "weighs the original beat down with a heavy, bass-thumping new groove".[3]
Critical reception
[edit]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]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weekends!!!" (featuring Sirah) | Skrillex | 4:45 | |
| 2. | "Weekends!!!" (Zedd remix) |
| Skrillex | 5:23 |
| Total length: | 10:09 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2011–2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 93 |
| Germany (GfK)[8] | 100 |
| US Dance Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] | 25 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Aversa, Ralphie (April 12, 2012). "INTERVIEW: Sirah Talks 'Cult'; Explains How She Recorded Vocals for Skrillex's 'Bangarang'". ralphieaversa.com. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Bein, Kat (June 7, 2018). "'My Name Is Skrillex' Turns 8 Today & It's Even Better Than You Remember". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana (August 2, 2017). "Listen to Zedd's 10 Best Remixes". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (June 8, 2020). "Skrillex Dropped His Debut EP 'My Name Is Skrillex' 10 Years Ago". Your EDM. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ Yopko, Nick (February 4, 2018). "On This Day in Dance Music, Skrillex's First EP Turns 7". EDM.com. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ "Weekends!!! (feat. Sirah) – Single by Skrillex – Download Weekends!!! (feat. Sirah) – Single on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). October 25, 2010. Archived from the original on May 10, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Skrillex Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Skrillex – WEEKENDS!!!" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Dance Digital Song Sales". Billboard. November 12, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Skrillex – Weekends!!!". Music Canada. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Skrillex – Weekends!!!". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 30, 2025.