Dance Apocalyptic
"Dance Apocalyptic" | ||||
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Single by Janelle Monáe | ||||
from the album The Electric Lady | ||||
Released | July 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)[1] | |||
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Length | 3:26 | |||
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"Dance Apocalyptic" on YouTube | ||||
"Dance Apocalyptic" is a song by Janelle Monáe, issued as the second single from her second studio album, The Electric Lady. The song was co-written with Charles Joseph II and Nathaniel Irvin III, and Monae, Chuck Lightning and Nate "Rocket" Wonder providing production. "Dance Apocalyptic" is a dance-pop song with elements of hip-hop, doo-wop, rock, Motown, and new wave. The song is built on kick-drums, keyboards, an electric guitar, scratching and synthesizers. Lyrically, the song is about dancing and liberation.
"Dance Apocalyptic" received widespread positive reviews, with critics noting its catchiness and feel-good lyrics.
Composition and lyrics
"Dance Apocalyptic" is a dance-pop,[3] new wave rock,[4] doo-wop, Motown and hip-hop song.[5]
Reception
Keith Murphy of Vibe praised the song, calling it an "infectious rave-up" and "the soundtrack to endless summer cookouts".[6]
Music video
The music video was directed by Wendy Morgan.[7]
Live performances
On September 9, 2013, Monáe performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman.[8] She then performed the song (along with "Electric Lady") on Saturday Night Live on October 26.[9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dance Apocalyptic" (Chocolate Puma Remix) | 5:32 |
2. | "Dance Apocalyptic" (Olugbenga Edit) | 4:09 |
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] | 83 |
References
- ^ "Amazon.com: Dance Apocalyptic: Janelle Monáe: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ "The Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". Allmusic. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Widianto, Stanley (May 18, 2018). "Album Review: 'Dirty Computer' by Janelle Monáe". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
...from the dance-pop of "Dance Apocalyptic"...
- ^ Kot, Greg (October 21, 2014). "Janelle Monae: Science fiction in African-American pop". BBC. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Rosen, Jody (September 5, 2013). "Rosen on Janelle Monáe's The Electric Lady: An Intermittingly Thrilling Failure". Vulture. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Murphy, Keith. "Review: Janelle Monáe's 'Dance Apocalyptic' Is Weird, Genre-Bending Fun - Vibe". Vibe. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Martins, Chris. "Janelle Monae Boogies While the World Burns in 'Dance Apocalyptic' Video - SPIN - Videos". Spin. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ "Janelle Monáe Performs "Dance Apocalyptic" On David Letterman's Desk Okayplayer". Okayplayer. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Navaroli, Joel. "SNL Archives - Episodes - 10.26.2013 #9". SNL Archives. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ "Janelle Monáe - Dance Apocalyptic Remixes". Spotify. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Janelle Monáe Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
External links
- "Dance Apocalyptic" Music video on YouTube
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