EP2 (FKA Twigs EP)
{{Short description|2013 EP by FKA Twigs}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox album
| name = EP2
| type = EP
| artist = FKA Twigs
| cover = FKA twigs - EP2.png
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Standard cover{{Efn|There are three different versions of the album cover: the first clearly shows Twigs' necklace, a second where it is blurred, and a third where it has been erased.}}
| released = {{Start date|2013|9|17|df=yes}}
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = {{Duration|15:00}}
| label = Young Turks
| producer =
| prev_title = EP1
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = LP1
| next_year = 2014
}}
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = The 405
| rev2 = AllMusic
| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{AllMusic |id=mw0002565292 |title=Review of EP2 |last=Phares |first=Heather |access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev3 = Consequence
| rev3score = B{{cite web|last=Bosman|first=Chris|date=7 October 2013|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/10/album-review-fka-twigs-ep2/|title=FKA Twigs – EP2|publisher=Consequence|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev4 = DIY
| rev4score = 8/10{{cite web|last=Stanley|first=Sean|date=20 September 2013|url=http://diymag.com/archive/fka-twigs-ep2/|title=FKA Twigs – EP2|work=DIY|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev5 = Dummy
| rev6 = The Line of Best Fit
| rev6score = 6/10{{cite web|last=Sheena|first=Zoe|date=13 September 2013|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/fka-twigs-ep2-136579|title=FKA Twigs – EP2|website=The Line of Best Fit|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev7 = The Observer
| rev7score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web|last=Empire|first=Kitty|date=29 June 2014|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/29/fka-twigs-ica-london-review-compelling-ecstatically-filthy|title=FKA Twigs review – 'compelling, ecstatically filthy' music |work=The Observer|publisher=Guardian Media Group|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev8 = Pitchfork
| rev8score = 8/10{{cite web|last=Neyland|first=Nick|date=19 September 2013|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18590-twigs-ep2/|title=FKA twigs: EP2|publisher=Pitchfork Media|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| rev9 = Pretty Much Amazing
| rev10 = Tiny Mix Tapes
| rev10score = {{Rating|4|5|full=TMT full.svg|half=TMT half.svg|empty=TMT empty.svg|rating=mark}}{{cite web|last=Callaghan|first=Nico|url=http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/fka-twigs-ep2|title=FKA twigs – EP2|publisher=Tiny Mix Tapes|access-date=19 December 2014}}
| noprose = yes
}}
EP2 is the second extended play (EP) by English singer FKA Twigs, released on 17 September 2013 by Young Turks. The song "Water Me" was released as a promotional single in 2013.{{cite AV media notes |title="Water Me" |type=promotional CD-R single |others=FKA Twigs |publisher=Young Turks |year=2013 |id=YT098}}
Music videos
EP2 has a music video for every song appearing on the EP. The music videos were released between May and September 2013.[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx_NcAUcAg96a0MLmduo9vD75D1KJab8L YouTube]
="How's That"=
"How's That" is the first music video released from EP2. The video was released on 3 May 2013. The video depicts a computer generated body falling apart in thin air. The visuals were made by Jesse Kanda.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7CTo2-bAA8 YouTube]
="Water Me"=
"Water Me" is the second music video released from EP2. The video was released on 1 August 2013. The video consists of a close up of FKA twigs' face, bobbing frantically. She begins to cry and it "waters" her, causing her eyes to grow larger. The video went viral, reaching over sixteen million views on YouTube.{{fact|date=April 2025}}
"Water Me" was directed by Jesse Kanda and FKA twigs. The executive producer was Juliette Larthe, and the head of production was Margo Mars, both from Prettybird. The producer was Shimmy. The cinematographer was Sy Turnbull. The stylist was Jean Paul Paula, and the makeup was by Bea Sweet.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFtMl-uipA8 YouTube]
="Papi Pacify"=
"Papi Pacify" is the third music video released from EP2. The video was released on 13 September 2013. The video consists of FKA twigs and an uncredited male in various poses. The video was directed by Tom Beard and FKA twigs. It was edited by Ben Crook and produced by Cherise Payne. The cinematographer is Katie Swan. The makeup was done by Bea Sweet, the hair was done by Lok Lau, the nails were done by Michelle Humphrey, and the stylist was Jean Paul Paula.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OydK91JjFOw YouTube]
="Ultraviolet"=
"Ultraviolet" is the fourth and last music video released from EP2. The video was released 20 September 2013. Though it is classified as a music video, it is only an image of a kaleidoscope-view of FKA Twigs' mouth.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A449YxUY_8 YouTube]
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of EP2.{{cite AV media notes |title=EP2 |type=12-inch vinyl liner notes |others=FKA Twigs |publisher=Young Turks |year=2013 |id=YT098}}
Charts
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2013)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| {{album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|13|artist=FKA Twigs|rowheader=true|access-date=2 January 2018}} |
| {{album chart|BillboardDanceElectronic|5|artist=FKA Twigs|rowheader=true|access-date=2 January 2018}} |
Release history
Notes
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