Remember Me (Daley song)

"Remember Me"
Single by Daley featuring Jessie J
from the album Alone Together
Released 9 December 2012[1]
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre R&B, soul
Length 3:09
Label Universal Republic
Writer(s) Gareth Daley, Omar Lye-Fook, Mica Paris, Scott Wilde, Richard Bethely, Alexis Blackmore, Robert Miller, Richard Evans, Marlena Shaw
Producer(s) The White N3rd, Balistiq
Daley singles chronology
"Alone Together"
(2012)		 "Remember Me"
(2012)		 "Broken"
(2013)
Jessie J singles chronology
"Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)"
(2012)		 "Remember Me"
(2012)		 "Wild"
(2013)

"Remember Me" is the first single by English singer Daley taken from his second EP, Alone Together. It was released on 9 December 2012 through Levels/Polydor/Universal Republic Records.[1] The song features guest vocals from English singer-songwriter Jessie J. "Remember Me" is an R&B and soul track, produced by The White N3rd and Balistiq. It samples Blue Boy's song of the same name.

Background and composition

"Remember Me" is an R&B and soul song with elements of pop. It is sung with soulful vocals by both Daley and Jessie J, and samples 'Should've Known Better' by Mica Paris (co-written by Omar) and "Woman of the Ghetto" by Marlena Shaw, in a similar manner to The Blue Boy's use of the same samples in his track of the same name. The song was produced by The White N3rd and Balistiq - the production duo behind some of Delilah’s best known tracks, and Paul Heard (Wretch 32, "Don’t Go").[2]

The single quickly gained early spins from BBC Radio 1 as well as being added straight to Choice FM, KISS FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra's playlists. The single trended at Number 2 on UK Twitter during its first ever radio play.[3]

Track listing

  1. "Remember Me" (featuring Jessie J) – 3:08
  2. "Remember Me" (MJ Cole Vocal Remix) – 5:55
  3. "Remember Me" (MJ Cole Dub Remix) – 8:07
  4. "Love Is a Losing Game" (Acoustic Version) – 3:23

Critical reception

Krishma Kudhail of GRM Daily, who gave the song four stars out of five, wrote, "'Remember Me' sounds like a combination of soul and pop and Daley’s voice blends very well with the tempo of the beat. Daley and Jessie J show off their strong vocals, whilst also showing how well they can harmonize together. Daley proves how soulful he is to make it clear to his audience, that he is definitely a soul singer. This single gives a different flavour to UK music, for example, like the type of music Amy Winehouse made."[5]

Music video

Jessie J and Daley in the music video for 'Remember Me'.

The music video was premiered on 26 October 2012.[6] The video features both Daley and Jessie J in front of a camera. Effects include bass-cones vibrating milk and cassettes catching fire. Jessie is seen with a long wavy hair-do, back to back with Daley as the song progresses.[7]

Personnel

Production[8]

Charts

Charts (2012–13) Peak
position
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[9] 14
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] 24

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 9 December 2012[1] Digital download Universal Records

References

  1. 1 2 3 iTunes - Music - Remember Me [feat. Jessie J] - EP by Daley
  2. ↑ Oakes, M. Gosho (October 26, 2012). "Daley f/ Jessie J – "Remember Me"". Soul Culture. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  3. ↑ Donaldson, Laura (October 25, 2012). "Jessie J + Daley Confirm New Single". Drop Out UK. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Remember Me [feat. Jessie J] - EP by Daley". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  5. ↑ Kudhail, Krishma (September 25, 2012). "REVIEW: DALEY – REMEMBER ME FT JESSIE J". GRM Daily. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  6. ↑ Anna, Lewis (October 30, 2012). "heat radio's One To Watch: Daley". HeatWorld. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "New Video: Daley – ‘Remember Me (ft. Jessie J)’". That Grape Juice. October 28, 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  8. ↑ "Twitter / WezClarke: Track I mixed for Daley - ...". Twitter. 2012-11-30.
  9. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201310 into search.
  10. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2012-12-22" UK Singles Chart.

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