Ready (Alessia Cara song)

"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

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

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

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

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

Certifications and sales

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

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  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.