Dance Apocalyptic Explained
"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,[2] new wave rock,[3] doo-wop, Motown and hip-hop song.[4]
Reception
Keith Murphy of Vibe praised the song, calling it an "infectious rave-up" and "the soundtrack to endless summer cookouts".[5]
Music video
The music video was directed by Wendy Morgan.[6]
Live performances
On September 9, 2013, Monáe performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman.[7] She then performed the song (along with "Electric Lady") on Saturday Night Live on October 26.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Amazon.com: Dance Apocalyptic: Janelle Monáe: MP3 Downloads . . March 19, 2014.
- Web site: Widianto. Stanley. May 18, 2018. Album Review: 'Dirty Computer' by Janelle Monáe. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030152709/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/05/18/album-review-dirty-computer-by-janelle-mone.html. October 30, 2020. October 30, 2020. The Jakarta Post. ...from the dance-pop of "Dance Apocalyptic"....
- Web site: Kot. Greg. October 21, 2014. Janelle Monae: Science fiction in African-American pop. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030200120/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20131106-janelle-monae-pops-space-oddity. October 30, 2020. October 30, 2020. BBC.
- Web site: Rosen. Jody. September 5, 2013. Rosen on Janelle Monáe's The Electric Lady: An Intermittingly Thrilling Failure. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420125812/https://www.vulture.com/2013/09/jody-rosen-on-janelle-monae-the-electric-lady.html. April 20, 2020. October 30, 2020. Vulture.
- Web site: Review: Janelle Monáe's 'Dance Apocalyptic' Is Weird, Genre-Bending Fun - Vibe . Murphy . Keith . . March 19, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140320083522/http://www.vibe.com/article/review-janelle-monae-%E2%80%98dance-apocalyptic%E2%80%99-weird-genre-bending-fun . March 20, 2014 .
- Web site: Janelle Monae Boogies While the World Burns in 'Dance Apocalyptic' Video - SPIN - Videos. Martins. Chris. Spin. March 19, 2014.
- Web site: Janelle Monáe Performs "Dance Apocalyptic" On David Letterman's Desk Okayplayer. Okayplayer. March 19, 2014.
- Web site: SNL Archives - Episodes - 10.26.2013 #9. Navaroli. Joel. SNL Archives. March 19, 2014.
