"Down for You" is a song recorded by Australian electronic music duo Cosmo's Midnight and Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 31 January 2020[1] as the fourth single from Cosmo's Midnight second studio album Yesteryear. The song peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand Hot Singles.
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| Single by Cosmo's Midnight and Ruel | ||||
| from the album Yesteryear | ||||
| Released | 31 January 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
| Label | Nite High, Sony Music Australia | |||
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| Producer(s) | Cosmo's Midnight | |||
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| Ruel singles chronology | ||||
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| "Down for You" on YouTube | ||||
Originally meet in 2018, Cosmo's Midnight invited Ruel to make his festival debut as a guest vocalist in their set at Groovin the Moo festival.[2] Upon release of the single, Cosmo's Midnight said "He joined us on stage for an impromptu on-stage collab. We immediately knew we had to write a song together. The stars didn't align until a year later, but we made up for lost time and wrote 'Down for You'. In the studio we were basically talking about how you do things you don't want to for people you like ala Bobby Caldwell 'What You Won't Do' - and it all flowed from there. We had the song basically done that day, but had to back n forth a bit to finesse the details."[3] Ruel added "[it] Was so much fun writing this one with the boys. The song kinda wrote itself in the session we had. We all felt like we really related to the story we wrote. So happy to finally have a song out with Cosmo and Pat."[2]
The song poled number 83 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2020.[4]
Music video edit
The music video premiered on the 18 March 2020.[5]
Reception edit
Kaitlin Milligan from Broadway World said "'Down For You' is an adoring serenade, pairing Ruel's smooth vocals and alluring pull with Cosmo's Midnight's playful production and signature sonic universe. Ruel's soulful words and subtle R&B speak to the throws of love and hypnotic devotion where nothing else can exist, while the unmistakable grin of the Cosmos' pop-infused sound and funky drum beat forge the hook."[2]
Maxamillion Polo from Ones to Watch said "'Down for You' moves with all the easygoing swagger and sentimentality of the best of R&B numbers. It is instantly infectious, showcasing the innate star power of Ruel and the meticulous production prowess of Cosmo's Midnight. Here is to this match made in heaven, and here is to hoping this isn't the last time we see these two on the same track."[3]
Track listing edit
Digital download[6]
- "Down for You" – 3:13
Digital download (Remixes)[7]
- "Down for You" (featuring RIMON) – 2:46
Charts edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 9 |
References edit
- ^ "First Spin: Cosmo's Midnight & Ruel join forces for "Down for You"". Triple J. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ruel And Cosmo's Midnight Team Up For New Single 'Down For You'". Broadway World. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Ruel and Cosmo's Midnight Make for a Perfect Match in "Down for You"". Ones to Watch. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Hottest 100 2020". Triple J. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Bruce, Jasper (18 March 2020). "Cosmo's Midnight and Ruel share 'Down For You' music video". New Musical Express. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Down for You – Single by Cosmo's Midnight on Apple Music". Apple Music. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Listen: Cosmo's Midnight's new Ruel-featuring 'Down For You' remix". Coup De Main Magazine. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2020.