Kyoto (Skrillex song)

"Kyoto"
Song by Skrillex featuring Sirah
from the album Bangarang
ReleasedDecember 23, 2011
RecordedJune – August 2011
GenreDrumstep, rap metal
Length3:21
LabelBig Beat, Atlantic
Songwriter(s)Skrillex, Sirah
Producer(s)Skrillex

"Kyoto" is a song by American electronic music producer Skrillex featuring Sirah, taken from his fourth EP as Skrillex, Bangarang. Musically, the song has multiple influences of drum and bass,[1] dubstep and electro house, while also having notable elements of hip hop music and metal music,[2] using "heavy, distorted guitar rhythms" within its composition.[3] The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics, with some criticizing its use of formula in comparison to his previous material. Due to strong digital downloads after the EP's release, the song charted in several countries worldwide, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and United States.

  1. ^ "Bangarang EP from Big Beat Records on Beatport". Beatport.
  2. ^ O'Brien, Jon (January 24, 2012). "Bangarang - Skrillex". AllMusic. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Skrillex 'drops it hard' with the Doors in 4th EP 'Bangarang'". February 3, 2012.