"Mapdot" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Jess Moskaluke.[1] The song was co-written with Zach Abend and Liz Rose,[2] and produced by Corey Crowder.[3] It was the third single from Moskaluke's 2021 studio album The Demos.[4]
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| Single by Jess Moskaluke | ||||
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| Released | October 16, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:24 | |||
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| "Mapdot" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editMoskaluke was born and raised in Langenburg, Saskatchewan and continues to live there today. She stated that "I've always wanted to write a tribute to my hometown, but I wanted to get it right", adding it took years to before she wrote the song. She said she waited until she had the "right idea, the platform, and the songwriting ability to give this song, and this town, the credit it deserves".[3]
Critical reception
editJohn R. Kennedy of iHeartRadio Canada said the song "[sings] the praises of small towns all across Canada".[5] The Music Express referred to "Mapdot" as an "ode to smalltown pride".[6]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | CCMA | Songwriter(s) of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
Music video
editThe official music video was for "Mapdot" was filmed in Rocanville, Saskatchewan and directed by Tanner Goetz. It premiered on November 12, 2020.[8]
Charts
edit"Mapdot" reached a peak of #15 on the Billboard Canada Country chart, marking her fourteenth Top 20 hit.[9] It also reached a peak of #44 on the TMN Australian Country Hot 50.[10]
| Chart (2020-21) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[10] | 44 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "PLATINUM SELLING, AWARD WINNING COUNTRY STAR JESS MOSKALUKE HONOURS HOMETOWN PRIDE WITH HER NEW SINGLE " MAPDOT"". MDM Recordings. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Mapdot - Jess Moskaluke". AllMusic. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (October 23, 2020). "Jess Moskaluke shows the immense pride she has for her hometown with the release of her latest single "Mapdot"". Canadian Beats Media.
- ^ Murray, Joshua (February 20, 2021). "The Demos, Jess Moskaluke Album Review". The Reviews Are In.
- ^ Kennedy, John R. (October 16, 2020). "LISTEN: Jess Moskaluke Celebrates Small Towns In 'Mapdot'". iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media.
- ^ "Country Star Jess Moskaluke Honours Hometown Pride With Her New Single "Mapdot"". The Music Express. October 16, 2020.
- ^ Kennedy, John R. (September 21, 2021). "The Reklaws Lead 2021 CCMA Awards Nominations". iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media.
- ^ "JESS MOSKALUKE - MAPDOT (OFFICIAL VIDEO)" (video). YouTube. November 12, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Jess Moskaluke Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "Country Hot 50: Issue 1317". The Music Network. Retrieved April 22, 2021.