Scary Mask

"Scary Mask"
Single by Poppy featuring Fever 333
from the EP Choke
ReleasedMay 29, 2019 (2019-05-29)
Genre
Length3:03
LabelMad Decent
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Greatti
  • Zakk Cervini
Poppy singles chronology
"Voicemail"
(2019) 		"Scary Mask"
(2019) 		"Choke"
(2019)
Fever 333 singles chronology
"One of Us"
(2019) 		"Scary Mask"
(2019) 		"Kingdom"
(2019)
Music video
"Scary Mask on YouTube

"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.

Background

In 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

Poppy performed "Scary Mask" and "I Disagree" live at the WWE NXT in October 2019, during Io Shirai's entrance.[8][9]

Reception

The 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

"Scary Mask" was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2020 Heavy Music Awards.[13]

References

  1. ^ Darus, Alex. "Poppy talks shift to heavier music, Marilyn Manson friendship". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. ^ Childers, Chad (2019-05-29). "Rising Pop Star's New Song Brutally Heavy, Features Fever 333". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  3. ^ Macias, Ernesto (2019-02-01). "Poppy Is Your mommy in Her Video for "Voicemail"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  4. ^ Magazine, Alternative Press. "Poppy unveils second eerie teaser for FEVER 333 collab, "Scary Mask"". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  5. ^ Poppy Red Carpet Interview - BBMAs 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Poppy on Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Gaga, Insane Collab With Fever 333". Revolver. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  7. ^ "Poppy Wore a Black Fetish Mask to the 2018 AMAs". W Magazine. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. ^ "WWE NXT results, Oct. 30, 2019: Ciampa declares war on Undisputed ERA". WWE. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  9. ^ "See Poppy Bring Masked Metal Insanity to WWE NXT". Revolver. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  10. ^ "10 Best Music Videos of 2019". Revolver. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  11. ^ Webber, Jo (2019-12-24). "The best 2019 music videos for architecture buffs". The Spaces. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  12. ^ "Watch FEVER 333's Creepy Collaboration With Singer-Songwriter Poppy". Kerrang!. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  13. ^ "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.