ABIR: I can’t stop playing the fire ‘Butterflies’ single with cuffing season in full swing
I am proudly avoiding cuffing season but when you kick back with a tune like crooner ABIR’s new ‘Butterflies’ anthem? My goodness - it’s tough not to want a secure bae to have alongside you.
It’s an audio gem and demands music video placement ASAP. Lose yourself in the sultry sounds of ABIR’s newest verbal drop.
The Morocco-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter ABIR makes a stunning return with her highly anticipated single, "Butterflies," available now via Empire. The track seamlessly fuses modern pop and R&B with the intricate vocal influences of her Moroccan heritage, showcasing her signature artistry and cultural pride. With its captivating melodies and lush production, "Butterflies" captures the exhilarating rush of new love, evoking the vulnerability and thrill of being completely enraptured by someone.
Speaking about the track, ABIR shares: “‘Butterflies’ is all about the thrill of new love and the excitement and vulnerability it brings. It feels like the perfect way to open this next chapter, and I can’t wait to keep sharing this side of me.”
"Butterflies" marks the beginning of an exciting new era for ABIR, now under EMPIRE, whose music continues to push boundaries and celebrate her unique identity as an artist blending global influences.
Recognized by Billboard as one of the “most exciting new voices” in contemporary music, ABIR has become a standout figure in pop, praised for her blend of R&B and dance grooves. She first garnered global attention with her RIAA gold-certified hit “Finest Hour,” a collaboration with electronic trio Cash Cash, which topped iTunes’ Dance Songs chart for eight weeks and became a Top 40 staple. Following that success, ABIR released her debut EP MINT (RIAA platinum certified), featuring tracks like “Tango” and “Young & Rude,” earning over half a billion streams and acclaim from outlets like Idolator and Complex. Known for infusing traditional Arab music into her pop/R&B sound, ABIR’s artistry has evolved since her last EP, HEAT,reflecting her more profound connection to her roots. With “Butterflies” marking her first release in nearly four years, ABIR continues to break boundaries and inspire as she reshapes the narrative for Arab women in modern music and gives a taste of what's to come.
