Real Thing (Ruel song)

"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"
Single by Ruel
from the EP Free Time
Released30 August 2019
Genre
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)M-Phazes
Ruel singles chronology
"Face to Face"
(2019)		 "Real Thing"
(2019)		 "As Long As You Care"
(2020)
Music video
"Real Thing" on YouTube

Music video

The music video for "Real Thing" was released on 12 September 2019.[2] It stars Ruel as a robot who is sees another robot get abused and sacrifices himself to save her.

Critical reception

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

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
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 73
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 18

Release history
Country Date Format Label
Australia 30 August 2019[7] Digital download, streaming RCA, Sony Music Australia

References
  1. "Real Thing - Single by Ruel on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  2. Ruel (2019-09-12). "Ruel - Real Thing (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  3. Smither, Tanis (30 August 2019). "Ruel teases sophomore EP with "Real Thing"". EARMILK. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  4. "Real Thing / Ruel - TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  5. "ARIA Chart Watch #543". auspOp. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  7. "Real Thing – Single". iTunes Store]]. Retrieved 3 September 2019.


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