ABIR’s new single “Butterflies” fuses pop, R&B, and Moroccan influences to celebrate the thrill of new love. Listen now via EMPIRE.
ABIR, the Morocco-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, is back with her highly anticipated single, “Butterflies.” Out now via EMPIRE, the track showcases ABIR’s signature blend of pop and R&B, infused with intricate vocal elements inspired by her Moroccan heritage. With lush production and captivating melodies, “Butterflies” captures the exhilaration and vulnerability of falling in love.
Speaking about the track, ABIR shares: “‘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” signals a bold new era for ABIR, who has consistently pushed boundaries as a genre-blending artist. Known for her cultural pride and innovation, she first rose to prominence with her RIAA gold-certified hit “Finest Hour” alongside Cash Cash, which topped iTunes’ Dance Songs chart for eight weeks and earned a spot on Top 40 radio. Her debut EP, MINT (RIAA platinum-certified), featured hits like “Tango” and “Young & Rude” and amassed over half a billion streams. 
This is ABIR’s first release in nearly four years following her EP HEAT, which reflected her evolving connection to her Arab roots. With “Butterflies,” ABIR continues to break barriers, celebrating her identity and paving the way for Arab women in contemporary music. Fans can expect more as this exciting new chapter unfolds.
