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Emotional Oranges was formed in 2017 when "A", an [[audio engineer]] for [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], and "V", a [[vocal coach]] for [[Adele]], met at a bat mitzvah.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |last1=Geoghegan |first1=Kev |title=US band's hidden identity keeps them 'normal' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48702840 |website=[[BBC News]] |accessdate=September 27, 2019 |date=July 9, 2019}}</ref> |
Emotional Oranges was formed in 2017 when "A", an [[audio engineer]] for [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], and "V", a [[vocal coach]] for [[Adele]], met at a bat mitzvah.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |last1=Geoghegan |first1=Kev |title=US band's hidden identity keeps them 'normal' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48702840 |website=[[BBC News]] |accessdate=September 27, 2019 |date=July 9, 2019}}</ref> |
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The group uses single letters as pseudonyms for its members in order to "live a normal life."<ref name="billboard.com2">{{Cite magazine |date=2019-11-05 |title=Emotional Oranges, R&B's Newest Mysterious Duo, Are Ripe & Ready For the Picking |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8542508/emotional-oranges-the-juice-vol-2-interview |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2020-08-04}}</ref> They actively engage with their followers, referred to as the "citrus squad," |
The group uses single letters as pseudonyms for its members in order to "live a normal life."<ref name="billboard.com2">{{Cite magazine |date=2019-11-05 |title=Emotional Oranges, R&B's Newest Mysterious Duo, Are Ripe & Ready For the Picking |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8542508/emotional-oranges-the-juice-vol-2-interview |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2020-08-04}}</ref> They actively engage with their followers, referred to as the "citrus squad," through Instagram messages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-13 |title=Emotional Oranges Sing Tales Of Modern Love Behind Mysterious Blinds |url=https://www.vibe.com/2019/11/emotional-oranges-next-vibe-feature |access-date=2020-08-04 |website=Vibe |language=en}}</ref> |
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The group released its first single "Motion" on SoundCloud on May 4, 2018. It was later used as the theme song of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Balram |first1=Dhruva |title=Emotional Oranges: R&B duo aiming to be "the biggest band in the world" |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/emotional-oranges-interview-motion-2514890 |website=[[NME]] |accessdate=October 14, 2019 |date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> |
The group released its first single "Motion" on SoundCloud on May 4, 2018. It was later used as the theme song of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Balram |first1=Dhruva |title=Emotional Oranges: R&B duo aiming to be "the biggest band in the world" |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/emotional-oranges-interview-motion-2514890 |website=[[NME]] |accessdate=October 14, 2019 |date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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Emotional Oranges | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | emotionaloranges |
Emotional Oranges is an American R&B/pop duo from Los Angeles, California.
History
Emotional Oranges was formed in 2017 when "A", an audio engineer for Drake, and "V", a vocal coach for Adele, met at a bat mitzvah.[1]
The group uses single letters as pseudonyms for its members in order to "live a normal life."[2] They actively engage with their followers, referred to as the "citrus squad," through Instagram messages.[3]
The group released its first single "Motion" on SoundCloud on May 4, 2018. It was later used as the theme song of RuPaul's Drag Race.[4]
On May 10, 2019, the group released its first studio album, The Juice: Vol. I. On November 8, 2019, the group released its second studio album, The Juice: Vol. II. Both albums were released through Avant Garden Records and Island Records.[5][6][7]
Emotional Oranges has cited The Weeknd, The xx,[8] Lauryn Hill,[9] and Matty from The 1975[10] as influences.
The group are currently managed by Rory Farrell, the co-host of New Rory & MAL.
Career
On May 10, 2019, the Emotional Oranges released The Juice: Vol. I. Off the back of this release, Emotional Oranges sold out its first headline run, called The Chill, Baby Chill tour.[11] After playing the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles and the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, the group toured Europe for shows in London, Paris and Amsterdam. Leading up to the release of its second project, Emotional Oranges went back on the road for A Very Emotional Tour[12] with support from Avant Garden label-mates Chiiild. This tour took them to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, all across the U.S. and Canada, and then back to Europe.
Emotional Oranges performed "Personal" and "Your Best Friend Is A Hater" for VEVO's DSCVR Program.[13]
On November 8, 2019, the duo released their second album The Juice, Vol. II[14] through Avant Garden Records and Island Records.
On October 13, 2020, the group released the song "All That" with Channel Tres from their EP Juicebox.[15] They later released the second single, "Bonafide", with experimental band Chiiild on January 13, 2021.[16]
On April 13, 2021, the group released the single "Down to Miami" ft. Becky G.
On June 11, 2021, their third project, The Juicebox, released featuring the previous four singles as well as features from Vince Staples, THEY., Yendry, and Kiana Ledé.
On August 30, 2022, the duo announced plans to return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sad Fruit Tour, with performances at the Metro Theatre in Sydney, Max Watts in Melbourne, The Triffid in Brisbane and the Powerstation in Auckland.[17] All performances took place in October 2022.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| The Juice: Vol. I |
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| The Juice: Vol. II |
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| The Juicebox |
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| The Juice: Vol. III |
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| Still Emo |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Motion" | 2018 | The Juice: Vol. I |
| "Personal" | ||
| "Hold You Back" | 2019 | |
| "Corners Of My Mind" | ||
| "Someone Else (Rejuiced)" | non-album singles | |
| "Motion (Rejuiced)" | ||
| "Don't Be Lazy" | The Juice: Vol. 2 | |
| "Just Like You" | ||
| "Your Best Friend Is a Hater" | ||
| "Sundays" | ||
| "Iconic (Rejuiced)" | 2020 | non-album single |
| "All That" (with Channel Tres) | The Juicebox | |
| "Bonafide" (featuring Chiiild) | 2021 | |
| "Body & Soul" (featuring Biig Piig) | ||
| "Down To Miami" (featuring Becky G) | ||
| "Make Me Wanna" | 2022 | non-album singles |
| "Bounce" | ||
| "Cardigan" (featuring Unusual Demont) | ||
| "Be Somebody"( featuring Tkay Maidza)[19] | 2023 | TBA |
References
- ^ Geoghegan, Kev (July 9, 2019). "US band's hidden identity keeps them 'normal'". BBC News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges, R&B's Newest Mysterious Duo, Are Ripe & Ready For the Picking". Billboard. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Sing Tales Of Modern Love Behind Mysterious Blinds". Vibe. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ Balram, Dhruva (June 26, 2019). "Emotional Oranges: R&B duo aiming to be "the biggest band in the world"". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "The Juice, Vol. I by Emotional Oranges". Apple Music. May 10, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ Turner, Gus (June 19, 2019). "Meet Emotional Oranges, the Ascendent R&B Duo Hiding in Plain Sight". MTV News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ Murray, Robin (May 14, 2019). "Emotional Oranges Share New Project 'The Juice: Vol. 1'". Clash. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Are 'Normal' People Making R&B More Mysterious". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Q&A | Emotional Oranges". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
billboard.comwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Emotional Oranges announces The Chill, Baby Chill Tour 2019". AXS. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Fight for Masturbation Equality on "Just Like You"". Highsnobiety. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Performs 'Personal' and 'Your Best Friend is a Hater' for Vevo DSCVR". ratedrnb.com. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Unveil 'The Juice: Vol. II'". HYPEBEAST. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges Link With Channel Tres For 'All That'". Clash Magazine. October 14, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Emotional Oranges Team Up With Chiiild To Craft 'Bonafide' Chill Vibes – American Songwriter". americansongwriter.com. January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "EMOTIONAL ORANGES, The Sad Fruit Tour". Amnplify. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "The Juice, Vol. II by Emotional Oranges". Apple Music. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "Emotional Oranges connect with Tkay Maizda on new single "Be Somebody"". The Line of Best Fit. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.