Testify (The Knocks EP)

Last updated
Testify
Testify - The Knocks.jpg
EP by
ReleasedFebruary 3, 2017 [1]
Recorded2016
Genre
Label
Producer
The Knocks chronology
55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix) EP
(2016)
Testify
(2017)
New York Narcotic
(2018)
Singles from Testify
  1. "Heat"
    Released: October 20, 2016 [2]
  2. "Trouble"
    Released: January 13, 2017
  3. "Lie"
    Released: January 27, 2017

Testify is the fifth extended play by The Knocks. It was released on February 3, 2017, through Big Beat and Neon Gold Records. [1] It features vocals from Sam Nelson Harris of X Ambassadors, Absofacto, MNEK, Delacey, Tayla Parx and Jerm.

Contents

Background

On January 4, 2017, they released the trailer for their fifth extended play, which was announced under the title Testify. A couple days later, they announced their second single from the EP, entitled "Trouble", featuring Absofacto, which is the solo project of musician Jonathan Visger; currently a member of American rock band Mason Proper. The song itself was released on January 13. [3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Worship" (featuring MNEK)3:35
2."Heat" (featuring Sam Nelson Harris)
  • Ruttner
  • Patterson
  • Behr
  • Harris
  • The Knocks
  • Fuego
3:52
3."Trouble" (featuring Absofacto)
4:51
4."Feel Love" (featuring Delacey)
  • Ruttner
  • Patterson
  • Brittany Amaradio
  • Kyle Shearer
  • The Knocks
4:01
5."Your Eyes" (featuring Tayla Parx)
  • The Knocks
  • Fuego
3:28
6."Lie" (featuring Jerm)
  • Ruttner
  • Patterson
  • Behr
  • Jaramye Daniels
  • The Knocks
  • Fuego
3:09

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Shout Never</span> American rock band

Never Shout Never was an American rock band formed in Joplin, Missouri, in 2007. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Christofer Drew began the band as a solo project before expanding it to a band, whose best-known lineup included himself, bassist Taylor MacFee, and drummer Hayden Kaiser. The band that accompanied Drew when it was a solo project were originally known as "The Shout". Never Shout Never released eight full-length albums and nine EPs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Sparro discography</span>

Sam Sparro, the Australian-born pop, dance, house, and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and remix engineer, has released three studio albums. His eponymous debut album, Sam Sparro, released through both Modus Vivendi and Island Records, has been certified Gold. His second album, Return to Paradise was released with EMI. He has released two mixtapes. On 5 August 2013 Sparro released the mixtape Mechanical. to his SoundCloud account to promote his upcoming extended play, Quantum Physical, Vol. 1. Love Made Me Do It was released via his SoundCloud account on 13 February 2015. Sparro has released five extended plays. His first extended play Black + Gold was released by Modus Vivendi Music in January 2007. London Festival '08 was first released on 1 January 2008 with Island Records. Sparro released his third extended play, Pink Cloud, as a free download to promote his then upcoming second album before a number of release push-backs. He released Quantum Physical, Vol. 1 independently on 1 October 2014. On 16 October 2015 Sparro released the second volume of Quantum Physical with Intuit Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Knocks</span> American electronic music duo

The Knocks is an American electronic music duo consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. They have released 3 full length albums and 5 EPs on record labels Big Beat Records, Neon Gold, Atlantic Records, and their label HeavyRoc Music. They are known for their singles, "Classic" featuring the duo Powers, "Ride or Die" ft. Foster The People, "Bodies" ft. MUNA, collaborations with Sofi Tukker "Best Friend", Purple Disco Machine "Fireworks", ODESZA "Love Letter", and their remixes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Owl Eyes</span> Musical artist

Brooke Addamo, better known by her stage name Owl Eyes, is an Australian recording artist from Melbourne signed to the Illusive / Wunderkind Label with distribution through Universal Music Group. She released her debut studio album Nightswim in April 2013, which peaked at number 28 on the ARIA Charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Chainsmokers</span> American music producer duo

The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which became a top-twenty single in several countries. They have won a Grammy award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. According to Forbes 2019 list of highest-paid celebrities, the Chainsmokers were the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dizzy Wright</span> American rapper

La'Reonte Wright, known professionally as Dizzy Wright, is an American rapper and record producer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Jungle Giants</span> Australian indie pop band

The Jungle Giants are an Australian indie rock band from Brisbane, Queensland, who formed in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kid Ink discography</span>

The discography of Kid Ink, an American rapper, consists of four studio albums, three extended plays, eight mixtapes and thirty-six singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vic Mensa</span> American rapper (born 1993)

Victor Kwesi Mensah, known professionally as Vic Mensa, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, he was a member of the regional hip hop groups Kids These Days and Savemoney prior to releasing his debut solo mixtape, Innanetape (2013). As a solo artist, Mensa has been signed to Virgin EMI Records, Def Jam Recordings, Capitol Records, and Roc Nation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Smith discography</span>

English singer and songwriter Sam Smith has released four studio albums, one independent album, three live albums, one remix album, one soundtrack, thirteen extended plays, thirty-seven singles, and six promotional singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">X Ambassadors</span> American rock band

X Ambassadors are an American pop rock band from Ithaca, New York, that consists of lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Russ Flynn is a touring member who plays guitar and bass. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, VHS, was released on June 30, 2015. Their second album, Orion, came out on June 14, 2019. Their third album, The Beautiful Liar, was issued on September 24, 2021. Their fourth album, Townie, came out on April 5, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marian Hill</span> American songwriting Duo

Marian Hill is an American electronic music duo from Philadelphia consisting of record producer Jeremy Lloyd and singer Samantha Gongol.

<i>55</i> (album) Album by The Knocks

55 is the debut studio album written and produced by New York City-based electronic music duo the Knocks and was released via Neon Gold and Big Beat on March 4, 2016. It features vocals and collaborations from the likes of Fetty Wap, Cam'ron, Wyclef Jean, Carly Rae Jepsen, Matthew Koma, Magic Man, Alex Newell, POWERS, Phoebe Ryan, Justin Tranter, Walk the Moon, and X Ambassadors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cub Sport</span> Australian pop group

Cub Sport are an Australian pop group formed in Brisbane in early 2010. Founding mainstays are Zoe Davis on keyboards, bass guitar, lead guitar and vocals, Tim Nelson on lead vocals and keyboards, Sam "Bolan" Netterfield on keyboards and vocals, and Dan Puusaari on drums. They have released five studio albums, This Is Our Vice (2016), Bats (2017), Cub Sport (2019), Like Nirvana (2020) and Jesus at the Gay Bar (2023). Jesus at the Gay Bar peaked at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, Like Nirvana reached number two and Cub Sport appeared at number twelve. Nelson and Netterfield married in August 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dinah Jane</span> American singer (born 1997)

Dinah Jane Milika Ilaisaane Hansen is an American singer. She auditioned as a solo artist for the second season of The X Factor and a later became a member of Fifth Harmony, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. In October 2017, she featured in RedOne's single "Boom Boom" with Daddy Yankee and French Montana. After the group's hiatus announcement in 2018, Jane signed as a solo artist with L.A. Reid's HitCo Entertainment. Her debut solo single, "Bottled Up" featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Marc E. Bassy, was released in September 2018. This was followed by the release of her extended play, Dinah Jane 1, in April 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dreamers (band)</span> American pop rock trio

Dreamers is an American pop rock band, featuring Nick Wold, Marc Nelson and touring members Jessica Goodwin and Ari Tibi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">X Ambassadors discography</span>

American rock band X Ambassadors has released four studio albums, five extended plays and 39 singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vic Mensa discography</span>

The discography of American rapper and singer Vic Mensa consists of two studio albums, one collaboration album, one mixtape, five extended plays and 39 singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ruby Fields</span> Australian musician

Ruby Phillips, known professionally as Ruby Fields, is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Cronulla, New South Wales. In 2018, she released her debut EP Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner, followed by the singles "I Want", "P Plates", and "Ritalin". Her single "Dinosaurs" reached number nine on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018.

Absofacto is a solo project by musician Jonathan Visger, a member of Michigan-based indie rock band Mason Proper. In 2008, Visger released his first solo efforts, North South, Pt. 1, under his own name, and Trilobite Trash, under the pseudonym Bug Lung Baby. In 2009, the EP Tagalong was released under the moniker Absofacto, the name Visger has used for all his solo musical projects since.

References

  1. 1 2 "Testify - EP by The Knocks on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  2. "HEAT (feat. Sam Nelson Harris) - Single by The Knocks on Apple Music". iTunes .
  3. Kat Bein (2017-01-12). "The Knocks Turn a Ballad Into A Dance Floor Hit on 'Trouble': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-04-13.