[1] The song was released as a single in the United States and Canada on 3 July 2012 through Big Beat Records, and as an EP in the United Kingdom on 22 July, and then worldwide on 21 August 2012 through Spinnin' Records and 3 Beat Productions, including remixes.

It was written and produced by Cedric Gervais and Carlos Cid.

"Molly" was heavily sampled in American recording artist Tyga's 2013 song of the same name.

It was released as a promotional single for his third studio album Hotel California.

Her mention caused great controversy, inciting criticism from electronic dance music producer deadmau5.