Draft:Knock Yourself Out XD

"Knock Yourself Out XD"
Single by Porter Robinson
from the album Smile! :D
ReleasedApril 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
Length2:48
LabelMom + Pop
Songwriter(s)Porter Robinson
Producer(s)
  • Porter Robinson
  • Gavin Bendt
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"Cheerleader"
(2024)
"Knock Yourself Out XD"
(2024)
"Russian Roulette"
(2024)

"Knock Yourself Out XD" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.

Composition and reception

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Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction, as he sings: "I'm everything you talk about / Why should you keep letting yourself be let down? / If I'm еverything you talk about / I'm in the mirror, baby, let it all out / Knock yoursеlf out".[1] Rigotti called it "euphoric".[1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy."[2]

Anna Gaca of Pitchfork reviewed it positively. She appreciated the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity. The reviewer praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.[3]

The video was directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo.[4] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".[2]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Knock Yourself Out XD"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[5] 39

Release history

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Version Region Date Format(s) Label
Original Worldwide April 24, 2024 Mom + Pop

References

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  1. ^ a b Rigotti, Alex (April 24, 2024). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Murray, Robin (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Gaca, Anna (April 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Harrison, Dan (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2024.