Take Ü There

"Take Ü There" is the debut collaboration single by American EDM DJ duo Skrillex and Diplo together as Jack Ü, written and performed by the duo and Canadian singer Kiesza, and produced by the duo. It serves as the lead single from Jack Ü's debut studio album Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü, and was released on October 4, 2014 through Skrillex's OWSLA and Diplo's Mad Decent. It peaked at number 63 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Take Ü There"
Single by Jack Ü featuring Kiesza
from the album Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Released	October 4, 2014
Genre	Trap EDM
Length	3:30
Label	Atlantic Mad Decent OWSLA
Songwriter(s)	Henry Walter Kiesa Rae Ellestad Lukasz Gottwald Thomas Pentz Sonny Moore
Producer(s)	Skrillex Diplo
Jack Ü singles chronology
"Take Ü There" (2014) "Where Are Ü Now" (2015)
Skrillex singles chronology
"Recess" (2014) "Take Ü There" (2014) "Dirty Vibe" (2014)
Diplo singles chronology
"Elastic Heart" (2013) "Take Ü There" (2014) "Dirty Vibe" (2014)
Kiesza singles chronology
"Giant in My Heart" (2014) "Take Ü There" (2014) "No Enemiesz" (2014)

Background

The song premiered at Diplo's Mad Decent Block Party on August 9, 2014.[1]

Music video

A music video for the song, directed by Joseph Kahn, Dillon Moore and Daniel Streit, was released in November 2014. The video combines real footage with animation.[2]

Critical reception

Issy Sampson of The Guardian chose the song as the best track of the week, writing that, "its playlist-friendly trap sound is mildly panic-inducing, like taking speed and then being told you have to go on live TV and explain the intricacies of Middle Eastern politics RIGHT NOW and is it OK if you do it in just your pants?".[3]

Remix

On February 3, 2015, the pair announced that they would be working with Missy Elliott on a remix to "Take Ü There".[4]

Track listing

Digital download – single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Take Ü There" (featuring Kiesza)	3:30

Digital download – EP

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Take Ü There" (Zeds Dead Remix)	4:08
2.	"Take Ü There" (TJR Remix)	3:30
3.	"Take Ü There" (Vindata Remix)	3:25
4.	"Take Ü There" (Netsky Remix)	3:30
5.	"Take Ü There" (Felix Cartal Remix)	4:22
6.	"Take Ü There" (Tujamo Remix)	4:31
7.	"Take Ü There" (Tchami Remix)	4:34

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2014–15) Peak position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 134 UK Singles (OCC)[6] 63 UK Dance (OCC)[7] 16 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] 14

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[9] 53

References

1. Pelly, Jenn (August 29, 2014). "Diplo, Skrillex, and Kiesza Debut "Take U There" Live". Pitchfork Media.
2. "Diplo and Skrillex Release Trippy Jack U Video 'Take U There'". Rolling Stone. November 25, 2014.
3. "Jack U's Take U There, this week's best new track". The Guardian. October 24, 2014.
4. "Missy Elliott Goes Top 10 After Super Bowl Performance". Rap-Up. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
5. "Ultratop.be – Jack Ü – Take Ü There" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
7. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
8. "Skrillex Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
9. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2019.