Ready (Alessia Cara song)
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| Single by Alessia Cara | ||||
| from the EP This Summer | ||||
| Released | July 22, 2019 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
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| Alessia Cara singles chronology | ||||
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"Ready" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara. It was released on July 22, 2019, as the lead single from her 2019 EP This Summer.[1]
Background and promotion[edit]
On July 18, 2019, Cara took to social media to reveal the release date and cover art of the song, explaining that she "caught the writing bug out of the blue".[2] She further stated that the release would mark the first of more songs leading up to the release of the EP.[3] She performed the song live for the first time during her opening gig of Shawn Mendes' self-titled tour on July 23, 2019.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
Ryan Reed of Rolling Stone described the song as "a reggae-pop groove built on booming drum fills and buzzing synths".[5] Rania Aniftos at Billboard complimented the song for being an "empowering tune about choosing not to stick around with someone who's not ready for commitment".[6] Writing for Complex, Hannah Lifshutz found that the lyrics depict "a different kind of breakup, one that allows you to walk away feeling empowered".[7]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
- Alessia Cara – songwriting, lead vocals
- Jon Levine – songwriting, production, bass guitar, guitar, drum programming
- Midi Jones – production, bass guitar, guitar, drum programming
- Olivia Aita – background vocals
- Chris Gehringer – mastering, studio personnel
- Matty Green – mixing, studio personnel
- Darwin Derequito – engineering, studio personnel
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 17 |
Certifications and sales[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Yoo, Noah (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Shares New Song "Ready": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "caught the writing bug out of the blue and made an EP. It's called This Summer. I'll be releasing a new track every couple of weeks until its release. the first song, Ready, will be out July 22nd🖤". Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved August 3, 2019 – via Instagram.
- ^ Steinberg, Emma (July 24, 2019). "Alessia Cara Drops Summer Anthem 'Ready' And Announces Tour". udiscovermusic. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Live at the AT&T Center - July 23, 2019". Magic 105.3. July 24, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (July 24, 2019). "Hear Alessia Cara's Lively New Song 'Ready'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ Anifta, Rania (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Announces New 'This Summer' EP, Drops First Single 'Ready': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ Lifshutz, Hannah (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Releases New Single "Ready" Off Upcoming EP 'This Summer'". Complex. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Ready // Alessia Cara". Tidal. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Alessia Cara – Ready" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 11 December 2023.