Remember Me (Daley song)

"Remember Me" is the first single by English singer Daley taken from his second EP, Alone Together. It was released on 9 December 2012 through Levels/Polydor/Universal Republic Records.[1] The song features guest vocals from English singer-songwriter Jessie J. Produced by White N3rd and Balistiq, it samples "I Should've Known Better" by Mica Paris and Omar,[2] as well as Blue Boy's song of the same name.

"Remember Me"
Single by Daley featuring Jessie J
from the EP Alone Together
Released9 December 2012[1]
Recorded2012
GenrePop, soul
Length3:09
LabelUniversal Republic
Songwriter(s)Gareth Daley, Omar Lye-Fook, Mica Paris, Scott Wild, Richard Bethely, Alexis Blackmore, Robert Miller, Richard Evans, Marlena Shaw
Producer(s)White N3rd, Balistiq
Daley singles chronology
"Alone Together"
(2012)		 "Remember Me"
(2012)		 "Broken"
(2013)
Jessie J singles chronology
"Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You)"
(2012)		 "Remember Me"
(2012)		 "Wild"
(2013)

Background and composition

"Remember Me" is sung with soulful vocals by both Daley and Jessie J, and samples 'Should've Known Better' by Mica Paris (co-written by Omar) and "Woman of the Ghetto" by Marlena Shaw, in a similar manner to The Blue Boy's use of the same samples in his track of the same name. The song was produced by White N3rd and Balistiq - the production duo behind some of Delilah’s best known tracks, and Paul Heard (Wretch 32, "Don’t Go").[3]

The single quickly gained early spins from BBC Radio 1 as well as being added straight to Choice FM, KISS FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra's playlists. The single trended at Number 2 on UK Twitter during its first ever radio play.[4]

Track listing
  • Digital download EP[5]
  1. "Remember Me" (featuring Jessie J) – 3:08
  2. "Remember Me" (MJ Cole Vocal Remix) – 5:55
  3. "Remember Me" (MJ Cole Dub Remix) – 8:07
  4. "Love Is a Losing Game" (Acoustic Version) – 3:23

Critical reception

Krishma Kudhail of GRM Daily, who gave the song four stars out of five, wrote, "'Remember Me' sounds like a combination of soul and pop and Daley’s voice blends very well with the tempo of the beat. Daley and Jessie J show off their strong vocals, whilst also showing how well they can harmonize together. Daley proves how soulful he is to make it clear to his audience, that he is definitely a soul singer. This single gives a different flavour to UK music, for example, like the type of music Amy Winehouse made."[6]

Music video
Jessie J and Daley in the music video for 'Remember Me'.

The music video was premiered on 26 October 2012.[7] The video features both Daley and Jessie J in front of a camera. Effects include bass-cones vibrating milk and cassettes catching fire. Jessie is seen with a long wavy hair-do, back to back with Daley as the song progresses.[8]

Personnel
Production[9]

Charts
Charts (2012–13) Peak
position
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[10] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 24

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 9 December 2012[1] Digital download Universal Records

References
  1. iTunes - Music - Remember Me [feat. Jessie J] - EP by Daley
  2. "I Should've Known Better by Mica Paris - Samples, Covers and Remixes". WhoSampled. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  3. Oakes, M. Gosho (October 26, 2012). "Daley f/ Jessie J – "Remember Me"". Soul Culture. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  4. Donaldson, Laura (October 25, 2012). "Jessie J + Daley Confirm New Single". Drop Out UK. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  5. "iTunes - Music - Remember Me [feat. Jessie J] - EP by Daley". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  6. Kudhail, Krishma (September 25, 2012). "REVIEW: DALEY – REMEMBER ME FT JESSIE J". GRM Daily. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  7. Anna, Lewis (October 30, 2012). "heat radio's One To Watch: Daley". HeatWorld. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  8. "New Video: Daley – 'Remember Me (ft. Jessie J)'". That Grape Juice. October 28, 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  9. "Twitter / WezClarke: Track I mixed for Daley - ..." Twitter. 2012-11-30.
  10. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201310 into search.
  11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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