"Dance Apocalyptic" | ||||
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Single by Janelle Monáe | ||||
from the album The Electric Lady | ||||
Released | July 2, 2013[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.
"Dance Apocalyptic" is a dance-pop, [3] new wave rock, [4] doo-wop, Motown and hip-hop song. [5]
Keith Murphy of Vibe praised the song, calling it an "infectious rave-up" and "the soundtrack to endless summer cookouts". [6]
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The music video was directed by Wendy Morgan. [7]
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]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dance Apocalyptic" (Chocolate Puma Remix) | 5:32 |
2. | "Dance Apocalyptic" (Olugbenga Edit) | 4:09 |
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Japan ( Japan Hot 100) [11] | 83 |
...from the dance-pop of "Dance Apocalyptic"...