Superstar (Pegboard Nerds and Nghtmre song)

"Superstar" is a song by Danish-Norwegian electronic music duo Pegboard Nerds and American DJ Nghtmre featuring American electronic dance music band Krewella.[1][2][3] It was released on 27 May 2016 by independent electronic record label Monstercat.[4][5] Prior to release, the song was premiered during a DJ set by Pegboard Nerds and Krewella at the Avalon Hollywood nightclub in early 2016.[6] The song has since received numerous remixes from various artists including Kandy,[7] Olly,[8] and Aero Chord.[9]

"Superstar"
Single by Pegboard Nerds and Nghtmre featuring Krewella
Released27 May 2016 (2016-05-27)
GenreDubstep
Length3:25
LabelMonstercat
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Pegboard Nerds singles chronology
"Heartbit VIP"
(2015)
"Superstar"
(2016)
"Weaponize"
(2016)
Nghtmre singles chronology
"Power"
(2015)
"Superstar"
(2016)
"Need You"
(2016)
Krewella singles chronology
"Can't Forget You"
(2016)
"Superstar"
(2016)
"Team"
(2017)
Music video
"Superstar" on YouTube

Music video

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A music video was released on the same week as the song. It features a woman with a futuristic paint gun creating graffiti in New York City at night.

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[10] 28

References

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  1. ^ Cooper, Dan (28 May 2016). "Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE - Superstar (Feat. Krewella)". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  2. ^ MrRyanHarcourt (27 May 2016). "Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE ft. Krewella - Superstar". EDMTunes. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. ^ "[PREMIERE] Pegboard Nerds, NGHTMRE & Krewella Join Forces For "Superstar"". This Song Is Sick. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  4. ^ Alexander, Eric. "Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE – Superstar (Ft. Krewella)". Relentless Beats. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE - Superstar (Feat. Krewella)". Dancing Astronaut. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  6. ^ Meadow, Matthew (4 April 2016). "Watch Krewella Debut Their New Collab With NGHTMRE & Pegboard Nerds Live". Your EDM. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  7. ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (16 February 2017). "Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE Feat. Krewella - Superstar (KANDY Remix)". Your EDM. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Krewella & Pegboard Nerds 'Superstar' gets the Olly flip". Dancing Astronaut. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  9. ^ Braat, Taylor (16 January 2017). "Aero Chord revives Pegboard Nerds & NGHTMRE (feat. Krewella) - Superstar". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Dance/Mix Show Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 29 April 2019.