"Real Thing" is a song by English born Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 30 August 2019[1] as the third single from his second EP, Free Time.
| "Real Thing" | ||||
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| Single by Ruel | ||||
| from the EP Free Time | ||||
| Released | 30 August 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | M-Phazes | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Real Thing" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The music video for "Real Thing" was released on 12 September 2019.[2] It stars Ruel as a robot who sees another robot get abused and sacrifices himself to save her.
Critical reception edit
Tanis Smither from Earmilk says that Ruel seamlessly weaved R&B and pop together and the song "mounts into an impressive urgency".[3]
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- Ruel Vincent van Djik – lead artist, songwriting
- Alex Hope – songwriting, guitar
- Mark Landon – producer, songwriting
- Spencer Stewart – additional production
- Kito – additional production
- Sean Kantrowitz – guitar
- Daniel Walsh – guitar
- Nigel Rivers – Bass
- Jordan Rose – Drums
- Matt Curtin – assistant engineer
- Chris Athens – mastering engineer
- Eric J. Dubowsky – mixing engineer
Charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 73 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 18 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 30 August 2019[8] | Digital download, streaming | RCA, Sony Music Australia |
References edit
- ^ a b "Real Thing - Single by Ruel on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ Ruel (2019-09-12). "Ruel - Real Thing (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- ^ Smither, Tanis (30 August 2019). "Ruel teases sophomore EP with "Real Thing"". EARMILK. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "Real Thing / Ruel - TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #543". auspOp. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Real Thing – Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
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