In addition to Ultra Naté, the song samples Queen Latifah 's "Dance for Me" and Curtis Mayfield 's "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go." [4]
"Ego Death" is a house-infused hip-hop track that explores themes of personal growth, the loss of self-importance, and the pitfalls of fame. [2, 5] House, Hip-Hop, Dance-Pop.
An animated music video directed by Emonee LaRussa accompanied the release, featuring surrealist depictions of the artists. [3]
The track features a rhythmic, pulsing bassline characteristic of Skrillex's later production style, blended with soulful vocal layers. [5] 🎤 Key Contributors Each artist brings a distinct texture to the track:
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It debuted at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [7]
Handled primarily by Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign , featuring a prominent sample of Ultra Naté 's 1997 classic "Free." [4, 6]
Delivers the melodic hooks and lead verses, anchoring the song's club-ready energy.