"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"
Single by Calvin Harris featuring PartyNextDoor
Released8 February 2018 (2018-02-08)
Studio
  • God's Eyes Studios (Los Angeles, CA)
  • JA Recording Studios (Santa Rosa, CA)
GenreDancehall[1]
Length3:04
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris singles chronology
"The Weekend (Funk Wav Remix)"
(2017)		 "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"
(2018)		 "One Kiss"
(2018)
PartyNextDoor singles chronology
"Still Got Time"
(2017)		 "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"
(2018)		 "Loyal"
(2019)
Music video
"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready on YouTube

"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" is a song written and performed by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris featuring Canadian singer-songwriter PartyNextDoor, who co-wrote the song with Harris. It was released via Sony Music on 8 February 2018 along with its music video.

Release and promotion

Harris first teased the song on 4 February 2018, when he posted a short clip on social media of a billboard in Times Square, showing the date "02.08.18" with a spinning human skull in the background.[2] A website which contains the words "nuh ready" in its address was also revealed,[3] the same cartoon face and parchment paper displayed on Harris' social media banners were featured on the site.[4] The day after, Harris officially announced the single,[5] along with both of its front and back covers,[6] the latter of which lists the song's credits.[7][8][9] Harris wrote that the song is "a whole new experience", in response to a fan who asked if it would be a continuation to his previous album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.[10][11] He tweeted a few weeks back that he will be "moving on from Funk Wav sound" in 2018.[12] PartyNextDoor debuted the song live at the O2 Brixton Academy in London on 7 February 2018.[13]

Harris spoke about the song with Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 radio show,[14] saying: "I just know his pen, his voice, and his delivery is among the best in the world," said Harris in a statement. "I worked with him on my last album and I was aware that I underused him. I was embarrassed and ashamed."[15] He also revealed that he was unable to learn a lot about PartyNextDoor while working with him. "I thought he was a genius for a few years. The thing is that I feel like now more than ever, if you don't come out acting like a genius then you don't get called a genius. And because he's like, you know, to the outside a very reserved and very like just off limits, you don't know what he is. You don't know what he's like. You just see an image and you hear a voice and you hear his writing in it and it's amazing, but you don't know what it's all about. I didn't really figure him out any more working with him. I just know that his pen and his voice and his delivery is, I think, among the best in the world."[16][17]

Critical reception

Upon release, "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" received positive reviews from music critics.[18] According to Billboard's Kat Bein, "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" is not "a Funk Wav" nor "a shining Rihanna joint". He opined that it manages "a classic '90s-house twist", with "PartyNextDoor playing the modern favorite with an island-tinged accent over a Caribbean-kissed rhythm, while bright horns burst over the dark background beat".[19] Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone wrote: "The dancehall-tinged cut is embellished by skipping percussion, light synth plunks and stray horn riffs."[20] Hugh McIntyre of Fuse found the song distinct from Harris' previous productions, writing: "the tune has a tropical flair to it, and it perfectly blends ideas taken from hip-hop, R&B, and '90s house tracks." He also praised PartyNextDoor for "pulling off his vocals spectacularly" by "fitting his stylized flow perfectly on Harris' beats". He concluded by comparing it to Harris' "power-bangers in the past", pointing out that it "doesn't immediately grab the listener and force them to jump on the dance floor in the same way", but he sees it as "a different kind of hit for the musician".[21] Similarly, Aron A. of HotNewHipHop also noticed the song of being "not like anything that was featured on Calvin's previous album", writing that Harris "dives deeper into reggae and dancehall".[22]

Charles Holmes of MTV News praised PartyNextDoor for "employing his addictive melodies and songwriting skills".[23] Rap-Up felt that the collaboration "allows PND to pull from his Jamaican roots, while Calvin delivers some house influences".[24] Scott T. Sterling of CBS Radio called it "a percolating club track that combines Caribbean-by-way-of-Toronto island vibes with classic U.K. dubstep aesthetics",[25] while Mike Nied of Idolator regarded it as "a buoyant club cut with massive potential", writing that "it boasts a new sonic direction and provides a much-needed update on trop-pop's overplayed productions".[26]

Music video

The accompanying music video was directed by Emil Nava,[27] and it uses special effects throughout. It begins with shots of night-time London from a helicopter, after which PartyNextDoor and several dancers deliver choreography in front of a green screen.[28] Harris makes a brief appearance towards the middle of the visual.[29]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single's back cover.[30][31]

  • Calvin Harris – songwriting, production, mixing
  • PartyNextDoor – songwriting, vocals
  • David "Prep" Hughes – recording
  • Dave Kutch – mastering

Charts

Release history

Release dates for "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 8, 2018 Digital download [31]
United Kingdom February 23, 2018 Contemporary hit radio [43]

References

  1. ↑ DJ Mag Staff (9 February 2018). "Calvin Harris: "I haven't done any meaningful festivals for years"". DJ Mag. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Wass, Mike (5 February 2018). "He's Back! Calvin Harris Is Releasing New Music This Week". Idolator. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ↑ Sterling, Scott (5 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Teases New Music with Cryptic Times Square Billboard". CBS Radio. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  4. ↑ Bein, Kat (5 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Reveals Artwork and Date For Upcoming Release 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready' Featuring PartyNextDoor". Billboard. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Wass, Mike (7 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Announces New Single "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"". Idolator. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Puckett, Lily (5 February 2018). "Calvin Harris confirms new single with PARTYNEXTDOOR". The Fader. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Copsey, Rob (7 February 2018). "Calvin Harris lines up brand new single to be released this week". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  8. ↑ Prance, Sam (6 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Teases PARTYNEXTDOOR Collaboration". MTV News. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  9. ↑ A., Aron (5 February 2018). "Calvin Harris & PartyNextDoor New Collab "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" Drops Soon". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  10. ↑ Hulton, Anna (7 February 2018). "Calvin Harris confirms a new collaboration is coming very soon". Key 103. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  11. ↑ Sterling, Scott (6 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Announces PartyNextDoor Collab 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready'". CBS Radio. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  12. ↑ "Calvin Harris & PARTYNEXTDOOR Announce New Single 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready'". Rap-Up. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  13. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (8 February 2018). "PartyNextDoor Debuts New Calvin Harris Single "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" In London". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  14. ↑ Puckett, Lily (8 February 2018). "Watch the video for Calvin Harris's "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready," featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR". The Fader. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  15. ↑ Melendez, Monique (8 February 2018). "Video: Calvin Harris — "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR". Spin. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  16. ↑ Britton, Luke (9 February 2018). "Calvin Harris shares new single 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready' and says "the best producers in the world are EDM"". NME. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  17. ↑ Rossignol, Derrick (2 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Enlists PartyNextDoor For The Bouncy New Single 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready'". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  18. ↑ McIntyre, Hugh (6 April 2018). "Calvin Harris Teams Up With Dua Lipa For Danceable Single 'One Kiss'". Forbes. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  19. ↑ Bein, Kat (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris & PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop New Tune, and You're 'Nuh Ready': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  20. ↑ Blistein, Jon (8 February 2018). "Watch Calvin Harris' Glitchy 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  21. ↑ McIntyre, Hugh (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris and PartyNextDoor Team Up and Try New Things on 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready': Listen". Fuse. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  22. ↑ A., Aron (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Grabs PartyNextDoor For "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  23. ↑ Holmes, Charles (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris And PartyNextDoor's 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready' Is A '90s Fever Dream". MTV News. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  24. ↑ "New Music: Calvin Harris feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR – 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready'". Rap-Up. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  25. ↑ Sterling, Scott (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Returns with PartyNextDoor for 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready'". CBS Radio. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  26. ↑ Nied, Mike (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris & PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop Trippy "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" Video". Idolator. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  27. ↑ "Music Videos – Emil Nava". emilnava.com. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  28. ↑ Elder, Sajae (9 February 2018). "Calvin Harris Taps PartyNextDoor for His New Single "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready"". Complex. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  29. ↑ Murphy, Sarah (8 February 2018). "Calvin Harris and PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  30. ↑ Harris, Calvin (6 February 2018). "Calvin Harris on Twitter: "Thursday Nuh Ready Nuh Ready w/ @partynextdoor"". Twitter. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  31. 1 2 "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready / Calvin Harris TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  32. ↑ "Calvin Harris feat. PartyNextDoor – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  33. ↑ "Calvin Harris feat. PartyNextDoor – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  34. ↑ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  35. ↑ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  36. 1 2 "Calvin Harris feat. PartyNextDoor - Nuh Ready Nuh Ready". Dutch Charts (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  37. ↑ "Calvin Harris ft. Partynextdoor - Nuh ready nuh ready". Dutch Top 40 (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  38. ↑ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  39. ↑ "Calvin Harris feat. PartyNextDoor – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  40. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  41. ↑ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  42. ↑ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs - Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  43. ↑ "BBC – Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC Radio 1. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
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