An EP or extended play is a collection of songs about half an album's length. Typically these projects consist of 4 to 5 songs. EP's are considered less time-consuming and cheaper to make than an album for an artist.
EP's requires smaller budgets for marketing and production but are often the projects that drive the core fanbase. As a result, artists typically release these types of projects more than any other. These projects have themes that help create a narrative and mystique.
The themes begin from the cover art and flow down to the song selection and placement. This plays a crucial role in two aspects. First, when a listener visits the artist's page, the collection of cover art selections enhances the artist's narrative. The other aspect is that popular songs are located in the middle of the project, which conveys the project's central theme. EP's are considered the right mix of art, fan service, and cost. And will continue to be utilized to test the market for the foreseeable future.
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