“High Stakes” is the second track on Does It Even Matter, the raw and unfiltered new project from DaButters. Produced by Epyk, the single kicks the door in with relentless energy, capturing the reckless stage of depression and addiction where danger feels like the only thing that’s real. It’s bold, messy, emotional—and the perfect tone-setter for everything that follows. This was the first song recorded for the project, and you can hear it: there’s urgency in every bar and chaos woven into every beat.
“This song came from that point in life where I was doing wild shit just to feel something. That numbness mixed with adrenaline—that's what ‘High Stakes’ is. It was the first track I recorded for Does It Even Matter, and honestly it helped me figure out what I wanted the whole project to sound and feel like. It's gritty, emotional, and a little ugly in the best way. Epyk’s production gave it that heartbeat. This one's for anyone who's ever spiraled and still kept moving.”
The foundation of Does It Even Matter started here—with “High Stakes.” It was the first song DaButters laid down for the project, and it carries the weight of that origin. The track wasn’t built to sound polished; it was built to feel real. The production from Epyk rides a sharp line between tension and bounce, letting the emotion breathe while still slapping hard. “High Stakes” is about leaning into risk, pushing limits, and the twisted thrill of playing with fire when you feel like nothing matters. It’s impulsive. It’s unfiltered. And it’s painfully honest.
