"Potions" is a song by American DJ duo Slander and American electronic dance music producer Said the Sky, featuring singer-songwriter JT Roach. It was released on May 31, 2019, by Canadian record label Monstercat and was later included on their compilation album Monstercat Instinct, Vol. 4.

"Potions"
Single by Slander and Said the Sky featuring JT Roach
from the album Monstercat Instinct, Vol. 4
ReleasedMay 31, 2019 (2019-05-31)
Length3:36
LabelMonstercat
Songwriter(s)JT Roach
Producer(s)
Slander singles chronology
"Love Is Gone"
(2019)
"Potions"
(2019)
"Broken"
(2019)
Said the Sky singles chronology
"Superstar"
(2018)
"Potions"
(2019)
"Already Know"
(2019)
JT Roach singles chronology
"Shivers"
(2018)
"Potions"
(2019)
Music video
"Potions" on YouTube

Background and release

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"Potions" debuted at the Crush Arizona music festival in mid-February 2019.[1][2] On May 24, 2019, both Slander and Said the Sky individually announced the release date for the song and its accompanying music video, with the song's release date being announced as May 31 and its music video a day earlier, on May 30.[3]

On May 31, 2019, the song was released as a digital download on international digital stores through Canadian record label Monstercat, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[4] A music video was released a day earlier, by Proximity via their YouTube channel on May 30, 2019.[5][6]

Track listing

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  • Single release
No.TitleLength
1."Potions"3:36
  • Acoustic version
No.TitleLength
1."Potions (Acoustic)"3:23
  • Remix pack
No.TitleLength
1."Potions (Au5 Remix)"4:49
2."Potions (William Black Remix)"3:32
3."Potions (Blanke Remix)"4:17
4."Potions (Eliminate Remix)"3:45
5."Potions (Tisoki Remix)"4:19
6."Potions (Mazare Remix)"3:35
7."Potions (Hekler Remix)"3:34
8."Potions (TYNAN Remix)"3:37
9."Potions (Stonebank Remix)"3:21
10."Potions (Brondo Remix)"4:44
11."Potions (Danny Olsen Remix)"4:10
Total length:43:43

Critical reception

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"Potions" was well received by most critics. Ross Goldenberg of Dancing Astronaut praised the song, calling it an "obvious front runner for one of the year’s strongest releases", writing that Slander and Said the Sky are "established gurus at generating tear-jerking productions and "Potions" admirably falls in harmony."[7] EDMTunes' Vilma Salamanca called the collaboration a "heartfelt song we didn’t know we needed", describing the work between the vocalist JT Roach and the three producers a "match made in heaven; like a beautiful amalgam."[8] Writing for Run the Trap, Peach Gallagher described the track as a "melodic storm of emotions guaranteed to hit you directly in the feels."[9] Brian Bonavoglia of DJ Times commended the song, calling it an "emotionally charged masterpiece that has already become quite the fan favourite serving as another magical addition to their flawless discography."[10]

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various May 31, 2019 "Potions" (feat. JT Roach) Monstercat [11]

References

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  1. ^ Meadow, Matthew (February 16, 2019). "FIRST LISTEN: Slander Brings Out Said The Sky To Debut Beautiful New Collab [VIDEO]". Your EDM. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Watch SLANDER And Said The Sky Drop Their Upcoming Collaboration "Potions"". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. February 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Meadow, Matthew (May 28, 2019). "SLANDER and Said The Sky Are Fiiiiiinally Dropping Potions [DETAILS HERE]". Your EDM. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  4. ^ Czech, Jaclyn (May 31, 2019). ""Potions" - SLANDER and Said the Sky Collaborate for Emotional..." EDM Chicago. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  5. ^ Proximity (May 30, 2019), SLANDER & Said The Sky - Potions [Official Music Video] (ft. JT Roach), retrieved May 30, 2019
  6. ^ Meadow, Matthew (May 30, 2019). "WATCH: SLANDER & Said The Sky Finally Release Epic Collab "Potions" With New Music Video". Your EDM. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  7. ^ "SLANDER and Said the Sky end the wait for their impassioned collaboration 'Potions'". Dancing Astronaut. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  8. ^ Salamanca, Vilma (May 31, 2019). "Slander & Said The Sky - Potions (Official Video Premiere)". EDMTunes. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  9. ^ "SLANDER & Said The Sky Drop Highly Anticipated "Potions" Collaboration". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "SLANDER & Said The Sky Deliver Highly Anticipated Collab, "Potions"". The Nexus of All Things DJ. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  11. ^ "SLANDER & Said The Sky Team Up On Melodic Collab "Potions" Ft. JT Roach". This Song Is Sick. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
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