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"Kyoto"
"Kyoto"
Song by Skrillex featuring Sirah
from the album Bangarang
Released	December 23, 2011
Recorded	June – August 2011
Genre	Drumstep, rap metal
Length	3:21
Label	Big Beat, Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Skrillex, Sirah
Producer(s)	Skrillex

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"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.

Critical reception

The song received generally lukewarm reviews from music critics, with some criticizing its similarities to his previous material. Jon O'Brien from AllMusic said "Skrillex's lack of progression means there's a distinct sense of déjà vu among its seven tracks, particularly on the relentless, scattershot bleeps, chopped-up vocal hooks, and repetitive loops of opener 'Right In' and the rap-metal fusion of 'Kyoto'".^[4] Evan Rytlewski from The A.V. Club gave the song a mixed review, saying that it conveys "high drama without superfluous aggression", however, called it a "sub-Travis Barker stab at rap-rock".^[5] Kevin Vincenti from The Cavalier Daily gave the song a negative review, saying "The bland 'Kyoto' is reminiscent of every other average electro-dance song, and it fails to show the genius of its creator".^[6]

Chart performance

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. In the United States, it debuted and peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[7] It declined to number 76 the following week, before exiting the chart two weeks later.^[7] It made its highest peak on the Canadian Hot 100, where it reached number 59.^[8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Kyoto"
Chart (2012)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[9]	50
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[10]	59
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	74

Certifications

Certifications for "Kyoto"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[12]	Platinum	70,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[13]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Bangarang EP from Big Beat Records on Beatport". Beatport.
^ O'Brien, Jon (January 24, 2012). "Bangarang - Skrillex". AllMusic. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
^ "Skrillex 'drops it hard' with the Doors in 4th EP 'Bangarang'". February 3, 2012.
^ "Bangarang - Skrillex | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
^ "Skrillex: Bangarang". The A.V. Club. January 24, 2012.
^ "Skrillex drops 'Bangarang' beats | the Cavalier Daily". www.cavalierdaily.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Hot 100". Billboard.
^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/skrillex/chart-history/billboard-canadian-hot-100
^ "Skrillex feat. Sirah – Kyoto". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
^ "Skrillex Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
^ "Skrillex Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
^ "American single certifications – Skrillex – Kyoto". Recording Industry Association of America.

[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.

[4] "Bangarang - Skrillex | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.

[5] "Skrillex: Bangarang". The A.V. Club. January 24, 2012.

[6] "Skrillex drops 'Bangarang' beats | the Cavalier Daily". www.cavalierdaily.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2022.

[billboard-7] "Hot 100". Billboard.

[billboard2-8] ttps://www.billboard.com/artist/skrillex/chart-history/billboard-canadian-hot-100

[sc_Australia_Skrillex_feat._Sirah-9] "Skrillex feat. Sirah – Kyoto". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

[sc_Canada_Skrillex-10] "Skrillex Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Skrillex-11] "Skrillex Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

[AustraliaSkrillexKyotosingleCertRef-12] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.

[United_StatesSkrillexKyotosingleCertRef-13] "American single certifications – Skrillex – Kyoto". Recording Industry Association of America.

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+| name     = Kyoto
-| Artist         = [[Skrillex]] featuring [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]]
+| cover    =
+| alt      =
+| type     =
+| artist   = [[Skrillex]] featuring [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]]
-| Album          = [[Bangarang (EP)|Bangarang]]
+| album    = [[Bangarang (EP)|Bangarang]]
-| Released       = December 23, 2016
+| released = December 23, 2011
-| Recorded       = June – August 2016
+| recorded = June{{snd}}August 2011
+| studio   =
-| Format         = [[Music download|Digital download]]
-| Genre          = [[Dubstep]], [[rap metal]]<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangarang-mw0002290696</ref>
+| genre    = [[Drumstep]], [[rap metal]]
-| Length         = 3:21
+| length   = 3:21
-| Label          = [[Big Beat Records (Atlantic Records subsidiary)|Big Beat]], [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
+| label    = [[Big Beat Records (Atlantic Records subsidiary)|Big Beat]], [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
-| Writer         = Skrillex,Sirah
+| writer   = Skrillex, Sirah
-| Producer       = Skrillex
+| producer = Skrillex
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-"'''Kyoto'''" is a song by American [[electronic music]] producer [[Skrillex]] featuring [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]], taken from his fourth [[Extended play|EP]] as Skrillex, ''[[Bangarang (album)|Bangarang]]''. Musically, the song has multiple influences of [[drum and bass]],<ref>http://www.beatport.com/release/bangarang-ep/851105</ref> [[dubstep]] and [[electro house]], while also having notable elements of [[hip hop music]] and [[metal music]],<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Brien |first=Jon |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangarang-r2381342/review |title=Bangarang - Skrillex |publisher=AllMusic |date=2012-01-24 |accessdate=2012-02-28}}</ref> using "heavy, distorted guitar rhythms" within its composition.<ref>http://www.kstatecollegian.com/skrillex-drops-it-hard-with-the-doors-in-4th-ep-bangarang-1.2694781#.T00LyvEgd2A</ref> 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 [[Music download|digital downloads]] after the EP's release, the song charted in several countries worldwide, including [[Australia]], [[Canada]], the [[United Kingdom]] and [[United States]].
+"'''Kyoto'''" is a song by American [[electronic music]] producer [[Skrillex]] featuring [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]], taken from his fourth [[Extended play|EP]] as Skrillex, ''[[Bangarang (album)|Bangarang]]''. Musically, the song has multiple influences of [[drum and bass]],<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.beatport.com/release/bangarang-ep/851105 | title=Bangarang EP from Big Beat Records on Beatport | website=[[Beatport]] }}</ref> [[dubstep]] and [[electro house]], while also having notable elements of [[hip hop music]] and [[metal music]],<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Brien |first=Jon |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangarang-r2381342/review |title=Bangarang - Skrillex |publisher=AllMusic |date=2012-01-24 |accessdate=2012-02-28}}</ref> using "heavy, distorted guitar rhythms" within its composition.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kstatecollegian.com/skrillex-drops-it-hard-with-the-doors-in-4th-ep-bangarang-1.2694781#.T00LyvEgd2A | title=Skrillex 'drops it hard' with the Doors in 4th EP 'Bangarang' | date=3 February 2012 }}</ref> 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 [[Music download|digital downloads]] after the EP's release, the song charted in several countries worldwide, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and United States.
 ==Critical reception==
-The song received generally lukewarm reviews from music critics, with some criticizing its similarities to his previous material. Jon O'Brien from [[Allmusic]] said "Skrillex's lack of progression means there's a distinct sense of déjà vu among its seven tracks, particularly on the relentless, scattershot bleeps, chopped-up vocal hooks, and repetitive loops of opener "Right In" and the rap-metal fusion of "Kyoto"".<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangarang-r2381342/review</ref> Evan Rytlewski from ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' gave the song a mixed review, saying that it conveys "high drama without superfluous aggression", however, called it a "sub-Travis Barker stab at rap-rock".<ref>http://www.avclub.com/articles/skrillex-bangarang,68133/</ref> Kevin Vincenti from ''[[The Cavalier Daily]]'' gave the song a negative review, saying "The bland “Kyoto” is reminiscent of every other average electro-dance song, and it fails to show the genius of its creator".<ref>http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2012/02/09/skrillex-drops-%E2%80%98bangarang%E2%80%99-beats/</ref>
+The song received generally lukewarm reviews from music critics, with some criticizing its similarities to his previous material. Jon O'Brien from [[AllMusic]] said "Skrillex's lack of progression means there's a distinct sense of déjà vu among its seven tracks, particularly on the relentless, scattershot bleeps, chopped-up vocal hooks, and repetitive loops of opener 'Right In' and the rap-metal fusion of 'Kyoto{{'-}}".<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangarang-r2381342/review | title=Bangarang - Skrillex &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits &#124; AllMusic | website=[[AllMusic]] }}</ref> Evan Rytlewski from ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' gave the song a mixed review, saying that it conveys "high drama without superfluous aggression", however, called it a "sub-Travis Barker stab at rap-rock".<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/skrillex-bangarang,68133/ | title=Skrillex: Bangarang | website=[[The A.V. Club]] | date=24 January 2012 }}</ref> Kevin Vincenti from ''[[The Cavalier Daily]]'' gave the song a negative review, saying "The bland 'Kyoto' is reminiscent of every other average electro-dance song, and it fails to show the genius of its creator".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2012/02/09/skrillex-drops-%E2%80%98bangarang%E2%80%99-beats/ |title=Skrillex drops 'Bangarang' beats &#124; the Cavalier Daily |website=www.cavalierdaily.com |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722084612/http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2012/02/09/skrillex-drops-%E2%80%98bangarang%E2%80%99-beats/ |archive-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ==Chart performance==
-Due to strong [[Music download|digital downloads]] after the EP's release, the song charted in several countries worldwide, including [[Australia]], [[Canada]], the [[United Kingdom]] and [[United States]]. In the [[United States]], it debuted and peaked at number 74 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]].<ref name="billboard">http://www.billboard.com/charts/2012-01-28/hot-100?begin=71&order=position</ref> It declined to number 76 the following week, before exiting the chart two weeks later.<ref name="billboard"/> It also peaked at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' [[Top Heatseekers|Heatseekers Songs]] chart.<ref name="billboard1"/> It made its highest peak on the [[Canadian Hot 100]], where it reached number 59.<ref name="billboard2">{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=skrillex|chart=Billboard Canadian Hot 100}}</ref>
+Due to strong [[Music download|digital downloads]] after the EP's release, the song charted in several countries worldwide, including [[Australia]], [[Canada]], the [[United Kingdom]] and [[United States]]. In the [[United States]], it debuted and peaked at number 74 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]].<ref name="billboard">{{Cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2012-01-28/hot-100?begin=71&order=position | title=Hot 100 | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref> It declined to number 76 the following week, before exiting the chart two weeks later.<ref name="billboard"/> It made its highest peak on the [[Canadian Hot 100]], where it reached number 59.<ref name="billboard2">{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=skrillex|chart=Billboard Canadian Hot 100}}</ref>
 ==Charts==
-{|class="wikitable sortable"
+{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
+|+ Chart performance for "Kyoto"
-|-
 !Chart (2012)
 !Peak<br />position
 |-
+{{single chart|Australia|50|artist=Skrillex feat. Sirah|song=Kyoto|rowheader=true|access-date=October 15, 2022}}
-|Australia ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Skrillex |title=Discography Skrillex |publisher=australian-charts.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-28}}</ref>
-| style="text-align:center;"|97
 |-
+{{single chart|Canada|59|artist=Skrillex|rowheader=true|access-date=October 15, 2022}}
-|Canada ([[Canadian Hot 100]])<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/skrillex/chart-history/1318571?f=793&g=Singles</ref>
-| style="text-align:center;"|59
 |-
+{{single chart|Billboardhot100|74|artist=Skrillex|rowheader=true|access-date=October 15, 2022}}
-|UK Singles ([[UK Singles Chart|The Official Charts Company]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=13005 |title=Skrillex |publisher=Chart Stats |date= |accessdate=2012-02-28}}</ref>
-| style="text-align:center;"|175
-|-
-|US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]]<ref name="billboard1">http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/skrillex/chart-history/1318571?f=379&g=Singles</ref>
-| style="text-align:center;"|74
-|-
-|US [[Top Heatseekers|Heatseekers Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="billboard1"/>
-| style="text-align:center;"|5
 |}
+== Certifications ==
-=== Certifications ===
+{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Kyoto"}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|title=Kyoto|artist=Skrillex|type=single|award=Platinum|certyear=2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}
-{{Certification Table Top}}
-{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Kyoto|artist=Skrillex|type=single|award=Platinum|autocat=yes|salesamount=1,000,000|digital=true}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Kyoto|artist=Skrillex|type=single|award=Platinum|certyear=2016|digital=true}}
-{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=yes|nounspecified=yes}}
+{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streaming=true}}
 ==References==
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-==External links==
-* {{MetroLyrics song|skrillex|kyoto}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->
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-[[Category:Skrillex songs]]
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+[[Category:Skrillex songs]]
+[[Category:Sirah (rapper) songs]]
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-[[Category:Big Beat Records (American record label) singles]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Skrillex]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Sirah (rapper)]]
+[[Category:Rap metal songs]]

v t e Skrillex
Discography
Studio albums	Recess Quest for Fire Don't Get Too Close
Extended plays	My Name Is Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites More Monsters and Sprites Bangarang Leaving
Singles	"Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" "First of the Year (Equinox)" "Ruffneck (Full Flex)" "Breakn' a Sweat" "Bangarang" "Make It Bun Dem" "Try It Out" "Ragga Bomb" "Recess" "Take Ü There" "Dirty Vibe" "Where Are Ü Now" "Purple Lamborghini" "Would You Ever" "Face My Fears" "Midnight Hour" "Butterflies" "In da Getto" "En Mi Cuarto" "Don't Go" "Rumble"
Featured singles	"Get Up!" "Narcissistic Cannibal" "Chaos Lives in Everything" "Wild for the Night" "El Chapo" "So Am I" "Ego Death"
Other songs	"Kyoto" "Ease My Mind"
Tours	Mothership Tour
Related articles	From First to Last Jack Ü Dog Blood Owsla Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü There Is a Hell... The Path of Totality Spring Breakers (Music from the Motion Picture)