Choke (Poppy EP)

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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

Choke is the second extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Poppy. It was released on June 28, 2019, and it was her last project under Mad Decent.[2] Containing influence from various different genres, the EP has often been labeled as genre-blending.[3]

In support of the EP, Poppy embarked on the co-headlining Threesome Tour in 2019 alongside Bring Me the Horizon and Sleeping with Sirens.[4]

Background[edit]

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".[5] 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.[6] 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."[7] 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[edit]

American music blog Ones to Watch described the EP as a 'modern metal version' of Marina's second album Electra Heart.[3] British site Gigwise compared the chords and bass used throughout the project to Nine Inch Nails.[1]

Promotion[edit]

"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."[8] The second single "Scary Mask" features American rock band Fever 333, and it was released on May 29, 2019.[9][10] The song has been performed by Poppy live at WWE NXT.[11] The title track, "Choke", was released as the final single on June 19, 2019, along with the pre-order of the EP.[12] The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 before its official release.[2]

Track listing[edit]

Choke track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Choke"
Titanic Sinclair4:02
2."Voicemail"
  • Pereira
  • Mixter
Sinclair2:42
3."Scary Mask" (featuring Fever 333)
  • Pereira
  • Mixter
  • Chris Greatti
  • Stephen Harrison
  • Zakk Cervini
  • Greatti
  • Cervini
3:02
4."Meat"
  • Pereira
  • Mixter
  • Simon Wilcox
Sinclair3:32
5."The Holy Mountain"
  • Pereira
  • Mixter
Sinclair3:32
Total length:16:50

Release history[edit]

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[edit]

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