Released on May 27, 2014, "" is the climactic 10-minute posse cut from Pro Era’s second major release of that year, The Shift EP. Produced by Powers Pleasant , the track serves as a massive showcase of the Brooklyn collective’s lyrical depth, featuring nearly every core member in a "dreamy" and "reflective" marathon of verses. The Story Behind "Butterflies"
"Butterflies" captures Pro Era at a pivotal moment. Following the success of Joey Bada$$'s 1999 , the group used The Shift EP to prove their collective strength. Unlike the aggressive energy of their earlier underground cyphers, "Butterflies" leans into a smooth, jazzy soundscape that allows the rappers to touch on spiritual growth, the "ancient proverbs" of street survival, and their shared vision of "world domination". pro era butterflies mp3 download
The song features an extensive lineup including Joey Bada$$ , CJ Fly, Nyck Caution, Kirk Knight, Dyemond Lewis, and others, each contributing to a shifting narrative that feels like a "time capsule" of New York’s mid-2010s lyrical resurgence. Released on May 27, 2014, "" is the