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| "Waking Up" | ||||
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| Single by MJ Cole and Freya Ridings | ||||
| Released | 11 December 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | 892 Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | MJ Cole, Freya Ridings | |||
| Producer(s) | MJ Cole | |||
| Freya Ridings singles chronology | ||||
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| MJ Cole singles chronology | ||||
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"Waking Up" is a collaborative single by English producer MJ Cole and fellow English singer-songwriter Freya Ridings. It was released as a single on 11 December 2018 and was subsequently included in Cole's Waking Up EP, released on 27 February 2019.[1] The official video for the song was released on the same day.[2]
Background[edit]
The song marks a departure from MJ Cole's usual UK garage production towards a softer, less club-oriented and more melodic sound. The song starts with a delicate piano riff and is built over crescendoes;[3] it has been described as a "majestic and atmospheric number, powered by Freya's ethereal and tender vocals".[4][5][6] Other reviewers say, "‘Waking Up’ centres itself on the captivating melodies of Ridings to fully encapsulate the raw emotion on display within the piece".[7] Sophia Moss from The Upcoming describes the song as "bassy, ethereal" and "gothic", reminescent of the sound of the band Evanescence.[8]
Media and remixes[edit]
In 2019, French-born DJ Cedric Gervais released an official remix of "Waking Up" (running 3:18).[9]
The song was featured in the 2019 season of British dating show Love Island.[10] In 2021, the song was featured in the American series Behind Her Eyes and included in Billboard's Top TV Songs chart.[11]
In 2022, the song was featured in an episode of the second season of supernatural teen drama series Fate: The Winx Saga.[12]
The Waking Up EP[edit]
Released by MJ Cole on 27 February 2019 on 892 Recordings.[13]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waking Up" (with Freya Ridings) | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Mercy" (feat. Kudu Blue) | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Serotonin" | 4:19 |
Notes[edit]
- ^ "MJ Cole – Waking Up". Discogs.
- ^ Jay Tijani (27 February 2019). "MJ Cole + Freya Ridings – Waking Up – Music Video".
- ^ "MJ Cole Links With Freya Ridings On 'Waking Up'". clashmusic.com. 11 December 2018.
- ^ "MJ Cole & Freya Ridings – Waking Up".
- ^ James Keith. "Premiere: MJ Cole Calls On The Ethereal Vocal Talents Of Freya Ridings For Dramatic "Waking Up"". Complex Networks.
- ^ "Premiere: MJ Cole & Freya Ridings – 'Waking Up'". clashmusic.com. 27 February 2019.
- ^ Chris Salce (12 December 2018). "MJ Cole & Freya Ridings – 'Waking Up".
- ^ "Freya Ridings at Eventim Apollo". 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais Remixes MJ Cole's 'Waking Up' featuring Freya Ridings".
- ^ "'A unique voice': Is Freya Ridings the next big breakthrough act?". musicweek.com.
- ^ Kevin Rutherford. "Lewis Capaldi's 'Bruises' Leads Top TV Songs Chart Thanks to 'Magnum P.I.'". Billboard.
- ^ "Top TV Song Last Week: Waking Up by MJ Cole & Freya Ridings".
- ^ "MJ Cole – Waking Up". discogs.com.