Ready (Ruel EP)

2018 EP by Ruel

Ready

EP by

Ruel

Released| 15 June 2018 (2018-06-15)
Length| 18:03
Label|

* RCA
* Sony

Producer| M-Phazes
Ruel chronology
|  | Ready
(2018)  | Free Time
(2019)

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Singles from  Ready

1. "Don't Tell Me"
Released: 13 July 2017
2. "Dazed & Confused"
Released: 27 April 2018
3. "Younger"
Released: 8 June 2018
4. "Not Thinkin' Bout You"
Released: 2 November 2018[1]
5. "Say"
Released: March 2019

Ready is the debut extended play by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. It was released on 15 June 2018 through RCA Records.

## Reception

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Rob Moran from Sydney Morning Herald said the EP has "jazzy chords" and "lilting songs of troubled young love".[2]

The Music Desk at Broadway World said "The 6-track EP... includes previously released standouts, "Younger", "Don't Tell Me", and "Dazed & Confused" ... [and] features two previously unreleased songs; an infectious falsetto-laden alt-R&B influenced track called "Not Thinkin' Bout You" and "Say", a nostalgic, heartfelt power-ballad that exquisitely showcases the young artist's impressive vocal range and control."[3]

Ones to Watch said "The EP as a whole is a testament to the bright future of pop music, as it is rich with an array of genres, contains a diverse range of relatable lyrical themes, and hosts a number of guaranteed ear worms."[4]

Atwood Magazine said "Ruel is Ready: He's proved it five times over on his introductory effort, asserting his musical and lyrical talents through a majestic series of heavy anthems and soulful ballads that cut deep, hitting home every time."[4]

## Track listing

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

Digital download/streamingNo.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Intro"|

* Larry Darnell Griffin Jr.
* Mark Landon
* Ruel van Djik
* Sarah Aarons

| M-Phazes| 0:31
2.| "Younger"|

* JaVohn Jordan Griffin
* Griffin Jr.
* Landon
* van Djik
* Aarons

* M-Phazes
* S1[a]
* VohnBeatz[a]
* Taka Perry[b]

| 3:42
3.| "Dazed & Confused"|

* Landon
* Peter James Harding
* van Djik
* Sean Douglas

* M-Phazes
* Decap[b]
* Matt Noble[b]

| 3:10
4.| "Not Thinkin' Bout You"|

* Griffin, Jr.
* Landon
* van Djik
* Samuel Elliot Roman
* Tobias Jesso Jr.

* M-Phazes
* S1[a]
* Taka Perry[b]

| 3:08
5.| "Say"|

* Alex Hope
* Landon
* van Djik

* M-Phazes
* Alex Hope[b]

| 3:47
6.| "Don't Tell Me"|

* Harding
* Landon
* van Djik

| M-Phazes| 4:01
Total length:| 18:03

Notes

* ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
* ^[b] signifies an miscellaneous producer.
* "Intro" features background vocals from Stella van Djik and Sylvie van Djik.
* "Younger" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx, Sarah Aarons, Thief and Jason McGee & The Choir.
* "Dazed & Confused" features background vocals from Phillipe-Marc Anquetil and Thief.
* "Not Thinkin' Bout You" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx and Phillipe-Marc Anquetil.
* "Say" features background vocals from Alex Hope, Angel Tairua, and Shhor.

## Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

Musicians

* Sarah Aarons – background vocals (track 2)
* E-Session Strings – strings (track 5)
* Beau Golden – keyboards (tracks 2, 4, 5)
* Hooked on Harmonx – background vocals (tracks 2, 4)
* Alex Hope – background vocals (track 5), piano (track 5)
* Jason McGee and The Choir – choir (track 2)
* Sean Kantrowitz – guitar (track 3), synthesizer (track 3)
* Jake Meadows – harp (track 5)
* Taka Perry – piano (track 1)
* Shhor – background vocals (track 5)
* Angel Tairua – background vocals (track 5)
* Ruel Vincent van Djik – lead vocals (all tracks)
* Stella van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
* Sylvie van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
* Thief – background vocals (track 2)
* Daniel Walsh – guitar (tracks 2-4)

Production

* Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – recording engineer (tracks 2-6)
* William Binderup – assistant engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
* Spencer Cheyne – mixing engineer (track 5)
* Eric J. Dubowsky – mixing engineer (track 6)
* Symbolyc One – co-producer (tracks 2, 4)
* VohnBeatz – co-producer (track 2)
* Alex Hope – miscellaneous producer (track 5)
* Brennan Kennedy – assistant engineer (track 5)
* M-Phazes – producer (all tracks), recording engineer (tracks 1, 2)
* Erik Madrid – mixing engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
* Matt Noble – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
* One Above – recording engineer (track 3)
* Taka Perry – miscellaneous producer (tracks 2, 4)
* Decap – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
* Keith "Ten4" Sorrells – mixing engineer (track 3)

## Weekly charts

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Chart (2018)  | Peak
position

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Australia (ARIA)[6] | 76
Australian Artist (ARIA)[7] | 17
New Zealand Heatseekers (RIANZ)[8] | 3

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Label  | Catalogue

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Australia[9] | 15 June 2018  | Digital download / streaming | RCA Records, Sony Music |

## References

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1. ^ "Ruel Drops Video For 'Not Thinkin' Bout You'". U Music Pub. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
2. ^ "For 15-year-old singer Ruel, TV stardom isn't the way". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
3. ^ "Ruel Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP READY Today". Broadway World. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
4. ^ a b "RUEL Releases Track and Video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (Acoustic Version)". amnplify. February 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
5. ^ a b "Ready / Ruel - TIDAL" (Click on the three dots next to the release details and click "Credits" to access the credits.). Tidal. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
6. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #478". auspOp. 23 June 2018. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
7. ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART". ARIA. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
8. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
9. ^ "Ready (EP)". iTunes. June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.

* v
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Ruel

* Discography

Studio albums|

* 4th Wall

Extended plays|

* Ready
* Free Time
* Bright Lights, Red Eyes

Singles|

* "Golden Years"
* "Don't Tell Me"
* "Dazed & Confused"
* "Younger"
* "Not Thinkin' Bout You"
* "Say"
* "Painkiller"
* "Face to Face"
* "Real Thing"
* "Down for You"
* "As Long as You Care"
* "Growing Up Is"

Featured singles|

* "Human"
* "Flames"

Related articles|

* M-Phazes
* ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Release
* 2018

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