Real Deal (song)
"Real Deal" is a song by English singer and songwriter Jessie J. It was written by Shuggie Otis, Jessie J and Kuk Harrell, 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 first single from her fourth album R.O.S.E.[2][3]
"Real Deal" | ||||
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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
Jessie 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.[2][3] She also teased stills from an unspecified music video shoot.[4][5] She told Forbes that this single is not taken from an upcoming album,[6][7][8] she also tweeted: "First single? Nah... This is me just getting warmed up."[9][10] The song eventually became part of her album, R.O.S.E.
Composition
"Real Deal" represents a musical departure for the singer, veering away from the "power-pop vibes" of her previous music,[11] and instead incorporates elements of old school R&B.[1] 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."[11] The single's production contains hard-hitting drums.[5]
Critical reception
Rap-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".[9] 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".[11] 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".[10]
Credits and personnel
Credits 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
- Bardaji, Jordi. "La Jessie J "auténtica" suena a R&B de la vieja escuela en 'Real Deal'". JNSP. JNSP. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- Sunday, World (8 August 2017). "Jessie J returns with new song Real Deal". Sunday World. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- 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.
- "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.
- "New Music: Jessie J – 'Real Deal'". Rap-Up. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- Katrina, Rees (11 August 2017). "Jessie J is back with new track 'Real Deal'". CelebMix. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- Mike, Waas (11 August 2017). "Surprise! Jessie J Returns With New Single "Real Deal"". Idolator. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- "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.