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"Cold War" Single by Janelle Monáe from the album The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III) Released February 12, 2010 Format Digital download Genre Art rock Length 3:23 Label Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy Records Writer(s) Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson Producer Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe Janelle Monáe singles chronology "Tightrope"
(2010)"Cold War"
(2010)"Cold War" is a 2010 song by American singer Janelle Monáe. It is the second official single from The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III) and her second to receive Pitchfork's coveted "Best New Music" tag. The single premiered on February 12, 2010 on Monáe's official website one day after "Tightrope" premiered on Pitchfork Media website.[1] Monae performed Cold War at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards to a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Music video
The music video premiered on August 5, 2010. The video is shot in one take, featuring Monáe from the shoulders up expressively singing. On Twitter, she referred to the video as an "emotion picture."[2]
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 on February 13, 2011 at the 53rd Grammy Awards, as part of a 3-song medley, with BoB and Bruno Mars.
Chart history
Chart (2010) Peak
positionBelgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)[3] 37 References
- ^ Janelle Monae's Debut Album, "The ArchAndroid", Due in May; First Single, "Tightrope (Feat. Big Boi)", to Arrive via JanelleMonae.com. Hip Hop Press. Retrieved on 2010-05-30.
- ^ Janelle Monáe's Twitter. Retrieved on 2010-09-06
- ^ "Janelle Monáe - Cold War". ultratop.be. http://www.ultratop.be/fr/showitem.asp?interpret=Janelle+Mon%E1e&titel=Cold+War&cat=s. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
Janelle Monáe Studio albums Extended plays Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase) (2007)Singles "Peachtree Blues" · "Lettin' Go" · "Violet Stars Happy Hunting!" · "Sincerely, Jane." · "Many Moons" · "Tightrope" · "Cold War"Concert tours Out My Mind, Just in Time Tour (2010) · Summer Soul Festival (2011) · California Dreams Tour (2011) · Hooligans In Wondaland Tour (2011)Related articles Categories:- 2010 singles
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