courtesy of Instagram/@princessnokiaMusic / NewsMusic / NewsPrincess Nokia has reissued Metallic Butterfly, her debut albumFrom 2014, the record has been remastered and released digitallyShareLink copied ✔️December 15, 2018December 15, 2018Text Thom Waite “Metallic Butterfly isn’t a new album,” Princess Nokia announces in a tweet. “It’s the album that started it all.” Now, Metallic Butterfly, the rapper’s debut album from 2014, has been remastered and reissued via Rough Trade, available on streaming services for the first time. “Metallic Butterfly is an experimental album that was inspired by many different elements of music and sub culture,” Princess Nokia also tweets. “It featured trip hop, jungle, R&B Neo Folk, adult contemporary, grime, and Afro Caribbean Canto. It’s visual and audio aesthetics were deep rooted in anime, cosplay, witchcraft, feminism, and cyber goth/rave culture.” Additionally, the re-release features three bonus tracks from the same time period, “Earth Is My Playground”, “Anomaly”, and “Versace Hottie”. Her most recent project was the mixtape A Girl Cried Red, released by Rough Trade under her real name, Destiny Frasqueri. Metallic Butterfly is available to stream on Spotify. Metallic Butterfly isn’t a new album-It’s the album that started it all My genesis, my beginning and the first time I introduced myself to the world as Princess Nokia— Princess Nokia (@princessnokia) December 14, 2018Metallic Butterfly is an experimental album that was inspired by many different elements of music and sub culture. When the music industry wanted me to rap I chose to be different and show the world who I really was— Princess Nokia (@princessnokia) December 14, 2018Metallic Butterfly was way ahead of its time. It featured trip hop, jungle, R&B Neo Folk, adult contemporary, grime, and Afro Caribbean Canto. It’s visual and audio aesthetics were deep rooted in anime, cosplay, witchcraft, feminism, and cyber goth/ rave culture— Princess Nokia (@princessnokia) December 14, 2018Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyThese intimate portraits examine India’s influencer culture Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfBeautyThe hairy politics of on-screen pubesFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyMost loved photo stories of May 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy