Cold War (song)
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Single by Janelle Monáe | ||||
from the album The ArchAndroid | ||||
Released | February 12, 2010 | |||
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Length | 3:23 | |||
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"Cold War" is a song recorded by American musician
Development
"Cold War" was co-written and co-produced by Monáe with Nathaniel Irvin III and Charles Joseph II.
Music and lyrics
"Cold War" is a futuristic
Release and reception
Upon its release, the song received general acclaim from critics. "Cold War" was released to Monáe's website on February 12, 2010 and later to other digital retailers on February 23, 2010.
Music video
The music video for "Cold War" was released via
Monáe said of the video, "I remember crying during 'Cold War' [on the] first take. I didn't know how that happened but it just did. I was very moved by that. It was really a special moment; then everybody else started to cry. [The video] deals with a psychosis—you're in my mind and you get a chance to understand Metropolis, where it all stemmed [from] and my thoughts. It's very psychedelic and trippy."[17]
Remix
There is one remix of the song titled "Cold War (Wondamix)". Part of this remix can be heard at the beginning of the "Tightrope" music video.
Live performances
Monae performed a shortened version of the song as part of a three-song medley (alongside musicians
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of The ArchAndroid, Wondaland Arts Society, in association with Bad Boy Records.[1]
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Chart history
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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Belgium ( Ultratip Wallonia)[21]
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The ArchAndroid (inlay cover). Janelle Monáe. Wondaland Arts Society, Bad Boy Records. 2010.
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- ^ Power, Ed (July 29, 2010). "The Archandroid". Hot Press. Hot Press. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
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- ^ D., David (August 6, 2010). "Janelle Monáe – "Cold War" Video". The Smoking Section. The Smoking Section, LLC. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "Janelle Monae's Debut Album, "The ArchAndroid", Due in May; First Single, "Tightrope (Feat. Big Boi)", to Arrive via JanelleMonae.com". Hip Hop Press. February 11, 2010. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
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- ^ "Janelle Monáe – Cold War on Ultratip chart". ultratop.be. Retrieved April 5, 2011.