Dance Apocalyptic
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| Single by Janelle Monáe | ||||
| from the album The Electric Lady | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2013 | |||
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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.