Remember Me (Jennifer Hudson song)

"Remember Me" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Hudson and was released on March 3, 2017 by Epic Records.[1] A midtempo ballad, "Remember Me" was written by Hudson, Jamie Hartman, Konstantin Sherer and Vincent Stein, with production by Hartman and Stein.[2]

Not to be confused with I Remember Me (song).
"Remember Me"
Single by Jennifer Hudson
ReleasedMarch 3, 2017 (2017-03-03)
GenreR&B
Length3:52
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Konstantin Sherer
  • Vincent Stein
Producer(s)
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Konstantin Sherer
Jennifer Hudson singles chronology
"I Still Love You"
(2015)		 "Remember Me"
(2017)		 "Burden Down"
(2017)

Background and promotion

Following the release of Hudson's third studio album JHUD in 2014, it was announced she had left RCA Records and had signed a new contract with Epic Records on June 28, 2016.[3] Hudson said to Billboard magazine: "I couldn’t be more excited to embark on this new chapter with two of the most prolific musical legends of this generation, there is no doubt that this is just the beginning of a very special collaboration and I know that the result will be something unforgettable. I am looking forward to the creative process and sharing new music very soon!"[3]

On March 2, 2017, a day before the song's release, Hudson released an audio clip of the song on her YouTube channel.[4] On March 5, 2017, Hudson performed the song on The Voice UK.[5]

Critical reception

The song was met with positive reviews from critics. Rap-Up stated in a review "The Oscar and Grammy winner flexes her powerful pipes on the rousing record, which she co-wrote with Jamie Hartman."[6] Mike Wass from Idolator stated "Jennifer Hudson finally found the appropriate vehicle for those bone-rattling vocals on 'Remember Me', the first taste of the diva's fourth LP is soaring mid-tempo ballad with gut-wrenching lyrics".[7]

Music video

The music video for "Remember Me" premiered on April 10, 2017.[8]

Chart performance

In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number sixty-seven on the UK Singles Downloads Chart on March 10, 2017.[9] In its second week the song fell thirty-one places to number ninety-eight before falling out of the Top 100 downloads chart.[10] The song re-entered the chart at number seventy-one on April 14, 2017.[11] On April 21, 2017, the song reached its peak charting at number fifty-five.[12]

In Scotland, the song debuted at number sixty on the Scottish Singles Chart.[13] In its second week the song fell thirty-six places to number ninety-six.[14] In its third week the song rose to four places charting at number ninety-two before falling out of the Top 100.[15] The song re-entered the chart at number fifty-seven on April 14, 2017.[16] On April 21, 2017, the song reached its peak, charting at number fifty.[17]

Track listing

Digital download[1]

  1. "Remember Me" – 3:52

Digital download - The Remixes

  1. "Remember Me" (Kat Krazy Remix) – 3:30
  2. "Remember Me" (BAUT Remix) – 3:57
  3. "Remember Me" (Ryan Riback Remix) – 3:27
  4. "Remember Me" ("J-C" Carr Remix) – 4:48
  5. "Remember Me" (Dave Audé Remix) – 3:46

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]

  • Jamie Hartman - acoustic guitar, background vocals, band leader, bass, keyboards, piano, strings
  • Jennifer Hudson - background vocals
  • Elizabeth Komba - background vocals
  • Nelson Raphael Beato, Jr. - background vocals
  • Lakeisha Lewis - background vocals
  • Jeremy Rubelino - band leader
  • Vanessa Freebairn-Smith - cello
  • Victor Lawrence - cello
  • Alisha Bauer - cello
  • Alex Williams - engineer
  • Joe LaPorta - mastering engineer
  • Konstantin Sherer - misc. producer, programmer
  • Michael Brauer - mixing engineer
  • Mark Robertson - other, violin
  • Matt Dyson - recording engineer
  • Jorge Velasco - recording engineer
  • Rodney Wirtz - viola
  • Grace Park - viola
  • Andrew Duckles - viola
  • Songa Lee - violin
  • Cheryl Kim - violin
  • Neli Nikolaeva - violin
  • Eugenia Choi - violin
  • Sam Fischer - violin

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 41
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[17] 50
UK Download Chart (Official Charts Company)[12] 55
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[19] 19

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref
United Kingdom March 3, 2017 Digital download Epic [1]
United States [20]

References
  1. "Remember Me – Single by Jennifer Hudson". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  2. "'Remember Me' by Jennifer Hudson, released 2017-03-03". Tidal. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  3. Kaufman, Gil (June 28, 2016). "Jennifer Hudson Signs With Epic Records". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  4. "Jennifer Hudson - Remember Me (Audio Clip)". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  5. "Jennifer Hudson performs 'Remember Me' The Voice UK". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  6. "New Music: Jennifer Hudson – 'Remember Me'". Rap-Up. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  7. Wass, Mike. "Jennifer Hudson's 'Remember Me' Video Doesn't Suit The (Great) Song". Idolator. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  8. "Jennifer Hudson - Remember Me". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  9. "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100 10 March 2017 – 17 March 2017". Official Charts Company (UK). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  10. "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100 17 March 2017 – 23 March 2017". Official Charts Company (UK). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  11. "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100 14 April 2017 – 20 April 2017". Official Charts Company (UK). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  12. "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100 21 April 2017 – 27 April 2017". Official Charts Company (UK). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 10 March 2017 – 17 March 2017". Official Charts Company (Scotland). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  14. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 17 March 2017 – 23 March 2017". Official Charts Company (Scotland). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 24 March 2017 – 30 March 2017". Official Charts Company (Scotland). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  16. "Official Scottish Charts 14 April 2017 – 20 April 2017". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  17. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 21 April 2017 – 27 April 2017". Official Charts Company (Scotland). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  18. "Australian-charts.com – Jennifer Hudson – Remember Me". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  19. "Jennifer Hudson Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  20. "Remember Me – Single by Jennifer Hudson". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 24, 2017.
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