"Firefly" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project, featuring American rapper Fetty Wap and New Zealand musician AACACIA. The song was a success in New Zealand, becoming platinum certified.
Background and composition
The song was written in Los Angeles with Rogét Chahayed and Imad Royal in a single three-hour writing session, and was inspired by a visit to Long Island. The band added a brass section to the song, as they felt that this suited the song's party vibe.
Release
The song was released as a single on 23 October 2020. A music video was released for the song, which was shot in a rural area of Wellington.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
AACACIA – featured artist Matt Beachen – drums, songwriter Dale Becker – mastering engineer Rogét Chahayed – producer, songwriter Drax Project – performer, engineer Imad-Roy El-Amine – producer, songwriter Jack Harre – trumpet Ben O'Leary – guitar, songwriter Tyler K. Scott – mixing Shaan Singh – songwriter, tenor saxophone Tyler Shields – engineer Sam Thomson – bass, songwriter Kaito Walley – trombone Fetty Wap – featured artist, songwriter
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2020–21) Peakposition New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 27
Year-end charts Chart (2021) Position New Zealand Artists (Recorded Music NZ) 16
Certifications
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