"Scary Mask" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Poppy, featuring American rock band Fever 333. It was released through Mad Decent on May 29, 2019, as the second single from her second EP, Choke.
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| Single by Poppy featuring Fever 333 | ||||
| from the EP Choke | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | Mad Decent | |||
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Background
editIn January 2019, the glitchy-pop song "Voicemail" was released as the lead single from Choke. Its music video served as a follow-up to Poppy's 2018 music video "X". During an interview with Interview Magazine regarding "Voicemail", she announced that her next single would be "Scary Mask".[3] In April, she began posting teasers for the song.[4] During an interview with Billboard Music Awards, she announced the song's official release date.[5]
The song was written after "X" while Poppy was trying to expand on the idea of making more metal music.[6] She came up with the song's idea when she attended the American Music Awards wearing a black latex mask.[6][7]
Live performance
editPoppy performed "Scary Mask" and "I Disagree" live at the WWE NXT in October 2019, during Io Shirai's entrance.[8][9]
Reception
editThe music video for "Scary Mask" is included in Revolver's Top 10 Best Music Videos in 2019,[10] as well as The Spaces' list.[11]
Danielle Chelosky of Kerrang! said: "Poppy’s pop-princess energy clashes with FEVER 333’s dark-hardcore energy to make an especially creepy mix."[12]
Accolades
edit"Scary Mask" was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2020 Heavy Music Awards.[13]
References
edit- ^ Darus, Alex. "Poppy talks shift to heavier music, Marilyn Manson friendship". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Childers, Chad (2019-05-29). "Rising Pop Star's New Song Brutally Heavy, Features Fever 333". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Macias, Ernesto (2019-02-01). "Poppy Is Your mommy in Her Video for "Voicemail"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Magazine, Alternative Press. "Poppy unveils second eerie teaser for FEVER 333 collab, "Scary Mask"". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Poppy Red Carpet Interview - BBMAs 2019.
- ^ a b "Poppy on Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Gaga, Insane Collab With Fever 333". Revolver. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Poppy Wore a Black Fetish Mask to the 2018 AMAs". W Magazine. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "WWE NXT results, Oct. 30, 2019: Ciampa declares war on Undisputed ERA". WWE. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "See Poppy Bring Masked Metal Insanity to WWE NXT". Revolver. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "10 Best Music Videos of 2019". Revolver. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Webber, Jo (2019-12-24). "The best 2019 music videos for architecture buffs". The Spaces. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Watch FEVER 333's Creepy Collaboration With Singer-Songwriter Poppy". Kerrang!. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Heavy Music Awards 2020 Nominees Announced - VultureHound Magazine | Entertainment & Wrestling". 2020-03-19. Archived from the original on 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-27.