"Real Deal" is a song by English singer and songwriter Jessie J. It was written by Shuggie Otis, Jessie J and Darhyl Camper, with production handled by DJ Camper and Kuk Harrell. The song was released on 11 August 2017 through Republic Records. The single is a part of a campaign with M&M's, and is the lead single from her fourth studio album R.O.S.E.[1][2]
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| Single by Jessie J | ||||
| from the album R.O.S.E. | ||||
| Released | 11 August 2017 | |||
| Studio | MDDN Studios (Burbank, California) | |||
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| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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Background
editJessie partnered with M&M's and Incredibox to unveil the song. Fans are able to unlock a hidden snippet of the song after playing a game on "Bite Size Beats", an interactive beat box platform.[1][2] She also teased stills from an unspecified music video shoot.[3][4] She told Forbes that this single is not taken from an upcoming album,[5][6][7] she also tweeted: "First single? Nah... This is me just getting warmed up."[8][9] The song later appeared on her fourth studio album, R.O.S.E.
Composition
edit"Real Deal" represents a musical departure for the singer, veering away from the "power-pop vibes" of her previous music,[10] and instead is based on old school hip hop and R&B.[11] Jessie J described the single as having a "summer vibe."[12] Mike Wass of Idolator wrote that the song contains a "distinct hip hop edge."[10] The single's production contains hard-hitting drums.[4]
Critical reception
editRap-Up called the song "a thumping production with hard-hitting drums", and felt that "the soulful siren blesses the head-knocking track with infectious melodies and optimistic lyrics about a promising romance".[8] Mike Wass of Idolator described the song as "a rhythmic bop with a distinct hip-hop edge" and "a radical change of pace for the Brit", and wrote that it lacks "power-pop vibes" from previous singles "Bang Bang" and "Burnin' Up".[10] Similarly, Katrina Rees of CelebMix opined that the track "takes us in a slightly new musical direction" and "veers away from her classic powerful pop sound".[9]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- Jessie J – songwriting, vocals
- Shuggie Otis – songwriting
- Darhyl Camper – songwriting, production, programming
- Kuk Harrell – production
- Simone Torres – engineering
- Iván Jiménez – assistant mixing
- David Nakaji – assistant mixing
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
References
edit- ^ a b Sunday, World (8 August 2017). "Jessie J returns with new song Real Deal". Sunday World. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b Karlene, Lukovitz (7 August 2017). "M&M's Beatbox Users Can Unlock Jessie J Song Preview". MediaPost Communications. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Mike, Wass (28 July 2017). "Surprise! Jessie J Returns With New Single "Real Deal"". Idolator. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b "New Music: Jessie J – 'Real Deal'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ Hugh, McIntyre (10 August 2017). "British Pop Sensation Jessie J Talks New Music And Delightfully Impatient Fans". Forbes. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Tom, Connick (11 August 2017). "Jessie J returns with new single 'Real Deal'". NME. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "New Music: "Real Deal" by Jessie J – Review + Full Audio – All-Noise". all-noise.co.uk. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ a b "New Music: Jessie J – 'Real Deal'". Rap-Up. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b Katrina, Rees (11 August 2017). "Jessie J is back with new track 'Real Deal'". CelebMix. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Mike, Waas (11 August 2017). "Surprise! Jessie J Returns With New Single "Real Deal"". Idolator. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Bardaji, Jordi (11 August 2017). "La Jessie J "auténtica" suena a R&B de la vieja escuela en 'Real Deal'". JNSP. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
una canción que es puro hip-hop y R&B de la vieja escuela
- ^ "Jessie J Teases 'Vulnerable' Yet 'Strong' New Music That Is 'Just More True To Me'". A Plus. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Real Deal / Jessie J TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 21 August 2017.