Monogem (EP)

Monogem
EP by Monogem
Released	February 3, 2015 (2015-02-03)
Genre	R&B synthpop electronic soul
Length	18:37
Language	English
Label	Monogem (self-released)
Monogem chronology
Monogem (2015) 100% (2017)
Singles from Monogem
"Follow You" Released: June 2, 2013 "Wait and See" Released: March 31, 2014 "Stay With Me" Released: September 20, 2014 "The Glow" Released: January 20, 2015

Monogem is the debut self-titled extended play by Mexican-American singer and songwriter Monogem, which was released worldwide on February 3, 2015. The album was supported by four singles: Follow You, Wait and See, Stay With Me, and The Glow.

Background

After leaving in Top 15 in season eleven of American Idol, Jennifer Hirsh re-evaluated her music and sound. She draws inspiration from electronic dance music such as Grimes and James Blake. She later contacted her high school friend and producer, Scott Michael Smith. Together, Smith mixed Hirsh's soul-filled vocals, modern rhythms, giving rise to Hirsh's alter ego, Monogem.[1]

Release and promotion

Monogem announced a limited edition bone white vinyl for her debut extended play through Turntable Kitchen, a subscription service.[2] The second single, "Wait and See", was placed on Top 13 for BuzzFeed’s Perfect Pop Songs from 2015.[3]

Singles

On June 2, 2013, Monogem release her debut single called "Follow You" through SoundCloud, then later on through other platforms.[4] A year later, Monogem released two singles: "Wait and See" on March 31, 2014; and "Stay With Me" on September 20, 2014.[5][6]

Track listing

Monogem track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Wait and See"	Jennifer Hirsh Samuel Langford Hindes	3:35
2.	"Follow You"		3:46
3.	"Stay With Me"		3:35
4.	"Silhouette"		3:04
5.	"The Glow"		4:37
Total length:			18:37

Release history

Release dates and formats for 100%

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	February 3, 2015	streaming digital download	Standard	MONOGEM	[7]
	May 6, 2015	vinyl		Turntable Kitchen	[8]

References

1. "Exclusive EP Premiere: 'Monogem,' Monogem". Interview Magazine. 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
2. "TK044: MONOGEM - MONOGEM EP". Turntable Kitchen. 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
3. Naidus, Alex (30 April 2015). "25 Perfect Pop Songs You May Have Already Missed In 2015". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
4. "Monogem: Follow You". Kick Kick Snare. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
5. Lipshutz, Jason (2014-04-01). "Monogem, 'Wait and See': Exclusive Song Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
6. "MONOGEM's "Stay With Me" Is the Perfect Way to Ease Back Into the Workweek". www.vice.com. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
7. Monogem - EP by Monogem, 2015-02-03, retrieved 2022-06-15
8. Monogem - Monogem EP, May 2015, retrieved 2022-06-15