''Apocalypse Soon'' is an
extended play
An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of 1 ...
(EP) by American
electronic dance music
Electronic dance music (EDM), also referred to as dance music or club music, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres originally made for nightclubs, raves, and List of electronic dance music festivals, festivals. It is generally ...
band
Major Lazer
Major Lazer is an American electronic dance music and DJ trio, which includes record producer Diplo, and DJs Walshy Fire and Ape Drums. They were founded in 2008 by Diplo and Switch, with Switch leaving after three years in 2011. He was the ...
. It was released in 2014 after the success of their 2013 studio album ''
Free the Universe''.
The EP includes 5 tracks featuring collaborations with a number of artists, notably
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...
and
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...
in addition to
Machel Montano, RDX, Moska and Mr. Fox.
The song "
Come On to Me" featuring Sean Paul charted in France and the Netherlands, whereas the track "
Aerosol Can" featuring Pharrell Williams charted in Australia and Belgium.
The EP itself charted in France and New Zealand.
Track listing
* The EP also contains a digital booklet of the release
Charts
References
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2014 EPs
Major Lazer albums
Albums produced by Major Lazer