"Real Thing" is a song by English born Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 30 August 2019 as the third single from his second EP, Free Time.
Music video The music video for "Real Thing" was released on 12 September 2019. It stars Ruel as a robot who 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".
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
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) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 73 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 18
Certifications
Release history Country Date Format Label Australia 30 August 2019 Digital download, streaming RCA, Sony Music Australia
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