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Ready (Alessia Cara song)

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"Ready"
Single by Alessia Cara
from the EP This Summer
ReleasedJuly 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)
Length2:58
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jon Levine
  • Midi Jones
Alessia Cara singles chronology
"Querer Mejor"
(2019) 		"Ready"
(2019) 		"Rooting for You"
(2019)

"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

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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

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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

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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

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 17

Certifications and sales

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Certifications for Ready
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] Gold 20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Yoo, Noah (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Shares New Song "Ready": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Steinberg, Emma (July 24, 2019). "Alessia Cara Drops Summer Anthem 'Ready' And Announces Tour". udiscovermusic. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  4. ^ "Alessia Cara Live at the AT&T Center - July 23, 2019". Magic 105.3. July 24, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Reed, Ryan (July 24, 2019). "Hear Alessia Cara's Lively New Song 'Ready'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Anifta, Rania (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Announces New 'This Summer' EP, Drops First Single 'Ready': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Lifshutz, Hannah (July 22, 2019). "Alessia Cara Releases New Single "Ready" Off Upcoming EP 'This Summer'". Complex. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Ready // Alessia Cara". Tidal. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  10. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Alessia Cara – Ready" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
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