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Choke (Poppy EP)

Choke is the second extended play (EP) by American singer and songwriter Poppy. It was released on June 28, 2019, as her last project under Mad Decent. Containing influence from various different genres, the EP has often been labeled as genre-blending, serving as a follow-up to her second studio album, Am I a Girl? (2018).

Choke
EP by
Poppy
ReleasedJune 28, 2019 (2019-06-28)
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length16:50
Label
Producer
Poppy chronology
Am I a Girl?
(2018) 		Choke
(2019) 		I Disagree
(2020)
Singles from Choke
  1. "Voicemail"
    Released: January 31, 2019
  2. "Scary Mask"
    Released: May 29, 2019
  3. "Choke"
    Released: June 19, 2019

In support of the EP, Poppy embarked on the co-headlining Threesome Tour in 2019 alongside Bring Me the Horizon and Sleeping with Sirens.[2]

Background

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Poppy released her second studio album Am I a Girl? in 2018. On the latter half of the album she began using metal influences, notably on "X".[3] Poppy initially created the song "Voicemail" as a follow-up to "X", before eventually amalgamating enough material for a full extended play.[1]

Poppy announced "Voicemail" during an interview with Forbes.[4] She said it was chosen to be the lead single to bridge "X" to Choke because "we saw that visual [the black and white music video] so strongly that I think it needed to tell the story next."[5] To promote the single, Poppy created a phone number where fans could leave a voicemail to her.[1]

In an interview with Gigwise, Poppy revealed that the project was intended to be called Meat, after the fourth track, but she decided to abandon the idea.[1]

Reception

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American music blog Ones to Watch described the EP as a 'modern metal version' of Marina's second album Electra Heart.[6] British site Gigwise compared the chords and bass used throughout the project to Nine Inch Nails.[1]

Promotion

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"Voicemail" was released as Choke's lead single on January 31, 2019. Its black and white music video has been described by Alternative Press to be her "creepiest music video to date."[7] The second single "Scary Mask" features American rock band Fever 333, and it was released on May 29, 2019.[8][9] The song has been performed by Poppy live at WWE NXT.[10] The title track, "Choke", was released as the final single on June 19, 2019, along with the pre-order of the EP.[11] The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 before its official release.[12]

Track listing

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Choke track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Choke"
Sinclair4:02
2."Voicemail"
  • Poppy Chan
  • Sinclair
Sinclair2:42
3."Scary Mask" (featuring Fever 333)
  • Greatti
  • Cervini
3:02
4."Meat"
Sinclair3:32
5."The Holy Mountain"
  • Poppy Chan
  • Sinclair
Sinclair3:32
Total length:16:50

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Choke
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various June 28, 2019
Mad Decent [13]
July 26, 2019 Cassette [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Poppy's track by track guide to new EP Choke | Gigwise". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  2. ^ Childers, Chad (August 7, 2019). "Bring Me the Horizon Announce Fall 'Threesome' Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  3. ^ Cromer, Ronnie. "Heavy Metal for Hippies | "X" – Poppy". Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  4. ^ Benjamin, Jeff. "Poppy Shares Details On New Single 'Voicemail,' WWE Collaboration, AR Experience At Sundance & More". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  5. ^ Macias, Ernesto (2019-02-01). "Poppy Is Your mommy in Her Video for "Voicemail"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  6. ^ "Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  7. ^ Magazine, Alternative Press. "Poppy unleashes creepy music video, experimental new song "Voicemail"". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. ^ "Poppy teams up with FEVER 333 on heavy new single "Scary Mask"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  9. ^ "Poppy Has a New EP and Is Coming to VidCon". PAPER. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  10. ^ Neilstein, Vince (2020-10-30). "Watch: Poppy Performs "Scary Mask" on WWE NXT". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  11. ^ Michael, Michael Love (2019-06-19). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". PAPER Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  12. ^ "Poppy Debuts "Choke" and Reveals Track List & Pre-Order for New EP". CelebMix. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  13. ^ Choke - EP by Poppy, retrieved 2021-04-05
  14. ^ "Poppy - Choke". Zia Records. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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