"Cheerleader" | ||||
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Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
from the album Smile! :D | ||||
Released | March 20, 2024 | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
Label | Mom + Pop | |||
Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Porter Robinson singles chronology | ||||
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"Cheerleader" is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. His first release in two years, Robinson wanted to create something that people would enjoy "without context". [1] Multiple critics noted the contrast between the song's melody and lyrics and described it as being influenced by emo. "Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through Mom + Pop, as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video where Robinson enters a virtual reality. The song peaked at number 12 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs.
"Cheerleader" was Porter Robinson's first solo release in two years. It was one of the first songs that Robinson wrote for his new "incoming era". [2] On writing the song, he said in a press release that he wanted to create something "that people could love with zero context – just instantaneous, universal, explosive connection". [1] The lyrics depict the convoluted, parasocial relationship between musicians and their fans, one example being the line "She's got hearts in her eyes / Saying, 'Boy, you better watch the time / Cause if you're not mine I'd rather see you burned alive". [3] [4] The song features Robinson's own vocals, which Robin Murray of Clash described as "scintillating". [2]
Multiple critics noted the contrast between the song's melody and lyrics. [5] [6] Gillian Telling of People wrote that "Cheerleader" is "more of a pop anthem with emo undertones", contrasting with Robinson's previous works; Telling said Robinson was "reinventing his sound". [7] Similarly, Cleber Facchi of Música Instantânea felt that the song shows Robinson having a "completely distinct approach" when compared to his previous releases due to its emo sound. [8] Colin Joyce of Pitchfork said that the track resembled the emo pop of Metro Station and the post- hyperpop of Glaive and Aldn. [6] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described it as "a synth-pop shot of adrenaline, with buzzing melodies and instrumental pile-ups that will leave you dizzy", [9] while Dan Harrison of Dork noted the song's "bouncy synths and earworm melodies". [5] Robin Murray of Clash and Liberty Dunworth of NME described it as "explosive". [2] [3]
"Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through Mom + Pop, as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, Smile! :D. It peaked at number 12 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs. [10] The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Hugh Mulhern and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo, [7] [2] where Robinson enters a virtual reality. [3] [1] Harrison described "Cheerleader" as a highlight from the album due to its blend of depth and accessibility. [5] Lipshutz praised that Robinson had created "the complete opposite of background noise". [9] Matthew Kim of The Line of Best Fit wrote that the song "has the most euphoric hook of the year". [11]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard) [10] | 12 |
Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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Original | Worldwide | March 20, 2024 | Mom + Pop |
"Cheerleader" | ||||
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![]() | ||||
Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
from the album Smile! :D | ||||
Released | March 20, 2024 | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
Label | Mom + Pop | |||
Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Porter Robinson singles chronology | ||||
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"Cheerleader" is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. His first release in two years, Robinson wanted to create something that people would enjoy "without context". [1] Multiple critics noted the contrast between the song's melody and lyrics and described it as being influenced by emo. "Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through Mom + Pop, as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video where Robinson enters a virtual reality. The song peaked at number 12 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs.
"Cheerleader" was Porter Robinson's first solo release in two years. It was one of the first songs that Robinson wrote for his new "incoming era". [2] On writing the song, he said in a press release that he wanted to create something "that people could love with zero context – just instantaneous, universal, explosive connection". [1] The lyrics depict the convoluted, parasocial relationship between musicians and their fans, one example being the line "She's got hearts in her eyes / Saying, 'Boy, you better watch the time / Cause if you're not mine I'd rather see you burned alive". [3] [4] The song features Robinson's own vocals, which Robin Murray of Clash described as "scintillating". [2]
Multiple critics noted the contrast between the song's melody and lyrics. [5] [6] Gillian Telling of People wrote that "Cheerleader" is "more of a pop anthem with emo undertones", contrasting with Robinson's previous works; Telling said Robinson was "reinventing his sound". [7] Similarly, Cleber Facchi of Música Instantânea felt that the song shows Robinson having a "completely distinct approach" when compared to his previous releases due to its emo sound. [8] Colin Joyce of Pitchfork said that the track resembled the emo pop of Metro Station and the post- hyperpop of Glaive and Aldn. [6] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described it as "a synth-pop shot of adrenaline, with buzzing melodies and instrumental pile-ups that will leave you dizzy", [9] while Dan Harrison of Dork noted the song's "bouncy synths and earworm melodies". [5] Robin Murray of Clash and Liberty Dunworth of NME described it as "explosive". [2] [3]
"Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through Mom + Pop, as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, Smile! :D. It peaked at number 12 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs. [10] The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Hugh Mulhern and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo, [7] [2] where Robinson enters a virtual reality. [3] [1] Harrison described "Cheerleader" as a highlight from the album due to its blend of depth and accessibility. [5] Lipshutz praised that Robinson had created "the complete opposite of background noise". [9] Matthew Kim of The Line of Best Fit wrote that the song "has the most euphoric hook of the year". [11]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard) [10] | 12 |
Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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Original | Worldwide | March 20, 2024 | Mom + Pop |