"Chasing Colors" is a song by American DJs Marshmello and Ookay featuring American singer Noah Cyrus.[1][2][3][4][5] It was written and produced by the former two with additional writing credits going to Skyler Stonestreet and Chase Duddy[6] and released on February 24, 2017 via Marshmello's label Joytime Collective.[7][8]

"Chasing Colors"
Single by Marshmello and Ookay featuring Noah Cyrus
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2017 (2017-02-24)
RecordedSeptember 2016
Length3:15
LabelJoytime Collective
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Marshmello singles chronology
"Ritual"
(2016)
"Chasing Colors"
(2017)
"Twinbow"
(2017)
Ookay singles chronology
"Stay Forever"
(2017)
"Chasing Colors"
(2017)
"Lighthouse"
(2017)
Noah Cyrus singles chronology
"Make Me (Cry)"
(2016)
"Chasing Colors"
(2017)
"Stay Together"
(2017)

Background

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The song was previously leaked by fans on SoundCloud, YouTube and Reddit as a WAV file. It featured the vocals of the song's co-writer, Skyler Stonestreet, and was previously dubbed "Living High".[5][1] Marshmello said via his Facebook page that the track's release was actually brought forward due to the track leaking online. He stated: "When you leak an artists unreleased music you mess up all plans for that song. It's really not cool and is the reason why we decided to change things up."[9]

Composition

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It features a 'cacophony of vocaloids' and big room synths alongside Cyrus' vocals.[9]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2017–19) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 49
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 8

Year-end charts

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Chart (2019) Position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[12] 67

References

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  1. ^ a b Bein, Kat (24 February 2017). "Marshmello, Ookay & Noah Cyrus Are Living High on 'Chasing Colors': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  2. ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (2017-02-22). "FIRST LISTEN: Marshmello Reveals Ookay Collab Dropping Friday In New Vid". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  3. ^ Giorgio, Alec (2017-02-23). "Marshmello Is Back With The Help Of Some Friends". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  4. ^ "Noah Cyrus Dabbles In Dance On "Chasing Colors"". Idolator. 2017-02-24. Archived from the original on 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  5. ^ a b "Marshmello and Ookay Release 'Chasing Colors' Feat. Noah Cyrus". EDM Chicago. 2017-02-24. Archived from the original on 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  6. ^ "Chasing Colors | Warner/Chappell Music". www.warnerchappell.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  7. ^ "Chasing Colors (feat. Noah Cyrus) - Single by Marshmello & Ookay on Apple Music". iTunes, Apple Music. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  8. ^ Lakshmin, Deepa (24 February 2017). "Noah Cyrus Is Higher Than Life In New Marshmello Song". MTV News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  9. ^ a b Rafter, Andrew (24 February 2017). "Marshmello & Ookay surprise drop Noah Cyrus collaboration, 'Chasing Colors'". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  10. ^ "Christopher Chris Dotcom Marshmello Comstock Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  11. ^ "Christopher Chris Dotcom Marshmello Comstock Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  12. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.