Ready (Alessia Cara song)

2019 song by Alessia Cara

"Ready"

Single by Alessia Cara
from the EP  This Summer
Released| July 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)
Length| 2:58
Label| Def Jam
Songwriter(s)|

* Alessia Caracciolo
* Jon Levine

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

Chart (2019)  | Peak
position

|

New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 17

## Certifications and sales

[edit]

Certifications for Ready Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

|
|

Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | Gold  | 20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold  | 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

[edit]

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.
11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Alessia Cara – Ready". Music Canada. Retrieved 8 May 2025.

* v
* t
* e

Alessia Cara

* Discography
* Songs
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Know-It-All
* The Pains of Growing
* In the Meantime
* Love & Hyperbole

EPs|

Four Pink Walls

Singles|

* "Here"
* "Wild Things"
* "Scars to Your Beautiful"
* "How Far I'll Go"
* "Stay"
* "Growing Pains"
* "Trust My Lonely"
* "Out of Love"
* "Ready"
* "Rooting for You"
* "Another Place"
* "Sweet Dream"
* "Dead Man"

Featured singles|

* "Wild"
* "1-800-273-8255"
* "Let Me Down Slowly"
* "Querer Mejor"

Concert tours|

* The Pains of Growing Tour

Category
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template