Would You Ever
"Would You Ever" is a song by American producer Skrillex featuring vocals from Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd. It is Boyd's first official single as a lead vocalist.[4] The song was released through Skrillex's label Owsla and Atlantic Records.[5] Skrillex and Boyd previously worked together on the Justin Bieber collaboration "Where Are Ü Now".[6][7][8]
"Would You Ever" | ||||
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Single by Skrillex featuring Poo Bear | ||||
Released | July 26, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
Genre | Deep house[1] | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
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Poo Bear singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Would You Ever" on YouTube |
Music video
The music video was released on July 26, 2017, on Skrillex's YouTube channel. It features professional longboard dancer Milan "Hairy Longboarder" Somerville, as well as appearances by Skrillex and Poo Bear.[9][10] The longboard portion of the video was filmed near the intersection of Fort Tejon Road and Largo Vista Road in the small town of Llano in Los Angeles County. The scene that included Skrillex and Poo Bear was filmed on the cliffs of Corona Del Mar Main Beach, a neighborhood of Newport Beach in Orange County, California.
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[11] | 42 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] | 3 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 61 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14] | 36 |
Ireland (IRMA)[15] | 65 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[16] | 2 |
Portugal (AFP)[17] | 72 |
Scotland (OCC)[18] | 52 |
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 73 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 36 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 91 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] | 63 |
UK Singles (OCC)[23] | 55 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[24] | 24 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[25] | 16 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2017) | Position |
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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[26] | 40 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[27] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[28] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[29] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[30] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- karsoowuttt (2017-12-03). "TIL Skrillex's Huge New Single Was Co-Produced By This OWSLA Star". Your EDM. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- Aloi, Rafael (2 September 2017). "Anitta libera prévia de novo clipe, "Will I See You"". papelpop.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- Kat, Bein (July 25, 2017). "Skrillex Drops Collaboration With Justin Bieber Songwriter Poo Bear, 'Would You Ever': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Matthew, Strauss (July 26, 2017). "Skrillex Releases New Song "Would You Ever": Listen | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Brian, Josephs (July 26, 2017). "Skrillex and Poo Bear – "Would You Ever"". Spin. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Mike, Wass (July 26, 2017). "Poo Bear Reunites With Skrillex For "Would You Ever"". Idolator. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Meadow, Matthew (July 26, 2017). "BREAKING: Skrillex Just Dropped His New Track With Justin Bieber's Favorite Writer". Your EDM. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Edwin, Ortiz (July 26, 2017). "Skrillex and Poo Bear's "Would You Ever" Is a Bop Ripe for the Summertime". Complex. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Aaron, Williams (July 26, 2017). "Watch Skrillex And Poo Bear's Amazing, Exuberant 'Would You Ever' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- "Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- "Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- "Skrillex Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201734 into search. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- "Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201747 into search. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201734 into search. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- "Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- "Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- "Skrillex Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- "Skrillex Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- "Canadian single certifications – Skrillex – Would You Ever (feat. Poo Bear)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- "British single certifications – Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- "American single certifications – Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 21, 2019.