ABIR Makes Her Highly Anticipated Return with “Butterflies”
ABIR releases “Butterflies,” a new single blending pop, R&B, and Moroccan influences. Listen to the stunning track now via EMPIRE.
ABIR, the Moroccan-born and Los Angeles-based artist, has returned with her first release in nearly four years, “Butterflies.” Out now via EMPIRE, the single fuses modern pop and R&B with vocal influences from ABIR’s Moroccan heritage, capturing the thrilling and vulnerable emotions of new love.
Sharing her thoughts on the track, ABIR says: “‘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” highlights ABIR’s ability to blend cultures and genres, a hallmark of her career. She rose to prominence with her RIAA gold-certified hit “Finest Hour” featuring Cash Cash, which dominated the iTunes Dance Songs chart and became a Top 40 staple. Her debut EP, MINT (RIAA platinum-certified), included viral tracks like “Tango” and “Young & Rude,” earning her over 500 million streams globally.
Following her acclaimed EP HEAT, which reflected her connection to Arab music, “Butterflies” signals an exciting new era. ABIR continues to inspire as she blends cultural pride with innovative sounds, paving the way for a more diverse narrative in pop music.