Dance Apocalyptic

"Dance Apocalyptic" is a song by Janelle Monáe, issued as the second single from her second studio album, The Electric Lady.

"Dance Apocalyptic"
Single by Janelle Monáe
from the album The Electric Lady
ReleasedJuly 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)[1]
Genre
Length3:26
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Janelle Monáe
  • Charles Joseph II
  • Nathaniel Irvin III[2]
Producer(s)
  • Wonder
  • Lightning
  • Monáe
Janelle Monáe singles chronology
"Special Education"
(2013)		 "Dance Apocalyptic"
(2013)		 "PrimeTime"
(2013)
Audio sample
  • file
  • help
Music video
"Dance Apocalyptic" on YouTube

Reception

Keith Murphy of Vibe praised the song, calling it an "infectious rave-up" and "the soundtrack to endless summer cookouts".[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Wendy Morgan.[4]

Live performances

On September 9, 2013, Monáe performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman.[5] She then performed the song (along with "Electric Lady") on Saturday Night Live on October 26.[6]

References
  1. "Amazon.com: Dance Apocalyptic: Janelle Monáe: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  2. "The Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". Allmusic. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  3. 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.
  4. Martins, Chris. "Janelle Monae Boogies While the World Burns in 'Dance Apocalyptic' Video - SPIN - Videos". Spin. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  5. "Janelle Monáe Performs "Dance Apocalyptic" On David Letterman's Desk Okayplayer". Okayplayer. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  6. Navaroli, Joel. "SNL Archives - Episodes - 10.26.2013 #9". SNL Archives. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
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