Reminds Me of You (Juice Wrld and The Kid Laroi song)

"Reminds Me"
Single by Kim Petras
Released11 February 2020 (2020-02-11)
Genre
Length2:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kim Petras singles chronology
"Click (No Boys Remix)"
(2019) 		"Reminds Me"
(2020) 		"Malibu"
(2020)

"Reminds Me" is a song by German singer Kim Petras, released as a single on 11 February 2020. Australian rapper the Kid Laroi and American rapper Juice Wrld (posthumously) released a cover of the song, re-titled "Reminds Me of You", on 8 December 2020.[2]

Promotion

On 8 February, Petras performed the song at Manchester Academy on the second night of her two night stint.[3] On the single's release date, Petras tweeted: "💔 #REMINDSME IS OUT NOW 💔 i wanted to make a song for everyone else that might not be getting flowers n chocolates this valentines day . stream this shit if u feel me !!"[4] The song's release was accompanied with an announcement that Petras would join Camila Cabello for the European leg of The Romance Tour.[5] In 2020, she performed the song on Vevo Lift.

Description and reception

MTV's Madeline Roth described "Reminds Me" as an "anti-Valentine's song" and an "ice-cold breakup bop", with Petras "spilling her thoughts over a springy R&B beat".[6] Shaad D'Souza of The Fader called the song a "downcast, mid-tempo trap ballad" and the "kind of breakup track that would have fit perfectly on Petras' recent debut album Clarity".[7] Capital FM made a very similar description, also calling the track "steady".[8] Idolator's Mike Nied described the song as a "bop" with "relatable" lyrics, which he said "capture what it feels like to have your heart broken by someone you trusted". Nied said the song has Petras "chasing away memories of an ex" and "[mourning] over a sparse soundscape.[9] Consequence of Sound's Lake Schatz described "Reminds Me" as a "thumpin' tune",[10] and Valerie Stepanova of V Magazine called the song a "beat-heavy breakup bop".[11] Billy Nilles of E! News wrote that the song was "remarkably relatable".[12] Laura Johnson from Stereoboard outlined the song as "beat-heavy, R&B influenced pop track".[13]

Juice Wrld and the Kid Laroi cover version

"Reminds Me of You"
Single by Juice Wrld and the Kid Laroi
Released8 December 2020 (2020-12-08)
GenreEmo rap
Length2:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joseph
  • Dr. Luke
  • Sam Sumser
  • Sean Small
  • Thomas
Juice Wrld singles chronology
"Real Shit"
(2020) 		"Reminds Me of You"
(2020) 		"Bad Boy"
(2021)
The Kid Laroi singles chronology
"My City"
(2020) 		"Reminds Me of You"
(2020) 		"Without You"
(2020)
Lyric video
"Reminds Me of You" on YouTube

"Reminds Me of You" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld and Australian rapper the Kid Laroi, released on 8 December 2020, via Grade A Productions through exclusive licensing to Interscope Records and marketed by Foundation Media.[14][15]

Background

The song marks their third official collaboration, and it was released on 8 December 2020, which is the one-year anniversary of Juice Wrld's death. About the song, Petras stated:

"Kid Laroi asked to do the song, but also back when we were doing the song, Juice came to the studio and he recorded this amazing verse on "Reminds Me", and had I always, always in the back of my mind hoped it would see the light of day. I've always hoped there was some kind of way his verse could come out so, it’s coming out tonight. I don't feel at all that anyone took anything from anybody, I just think this is giving the song a whole new life."

— Kim Petras, in an Instagram live clip.[16][17]

Composition

On the track, the Kid Laroi and Juice Wrld talk about how everything reminds them of their past lovers and lament how hard it is for them to move on after a failed relationship. The song "re-imagines" Petras' version, "morphing her electro-pop euphoria" into a heartbroken emo-rap song.[18]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal:[19]

  • Jarad Higgins – vocals, songwriting, composition
  • Charlton Howard – vocals, songwriting, composition
  • Kim Petras – songwriting, composition
  • Aaron Joseph – songwriting, composition, production
  • Lukasz Gottwald – songwriting, composition, production
  • Sam Sumser – songwriting, composition, production
  • Sean Small – songwriting, composition, production
  • Theron Thomas – songwriting, composition, production
  • Dale Becker – mastering
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Clint Gibbs – studio personnel
  • John Hanes – studio personnel
  • Kalani Thompson – studio personnel
  • Seth Ringo – studio personnel
  • Tyler Sheppard – studio personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Reminds Me of You"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[20] 15
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 56
Global 200 (Billboard)[22] 88
Greece International (IFPI)[23] 84
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 48
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 93
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[26] 5
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 10
UK Singles (OCC)[28] 63
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[29] 22
US Billboard Hot 100[30] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] 26
US Rolling Stone Top 100[32] 82

References

  1. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (11 December 2020). "First Stream: New Music From Taylor Swift, Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow & More". Billboard. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  2. ^ Abel, Shifferaw (8 December 2020). "The Kid Laroi Drops "Reminds Me of You" with Posthumous Juice WRLD Vocals". Complex. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  3. ^ Ryan, Gary (18 February 2020). "Kim Petras live at Manchester Academy: the NME review". NME. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  4. ^ @kimpetras (11 February 2020). "💔 #REMINDSME IS OUT NOW 💔 i wanted to make a song for everyone else that might not be getting flowers n chocolates this valentines day . stream this shit if u feel me !!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Kim Petras Releases New Single 'Reminds Me'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  6. ^ Roth, Madeline. "Kim Petras Gives a Big 'Fuck You' to Love On Her New Song 'Reminds Me'". MTV. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  7. ^ D'Souza, Shaad (11 February 2020). "Hear Kim Petras's new single "Reminds Me"". The Fader. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  8. ^ "This Week's Best New Music, Including Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake And Mabel". Capital FM. 7 February 2020.
  9. ^ Nied, Mike (11 February 2020). "Kim Petras Runs from Heartbreak on New Bop "Reminds Me"". Idolator. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  10. ^ Schatz, Lake (11 February 2020). "Kim Petras Drops New Single "Reminds Me": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  11. ^ Stepanova, Valerie (11 February 2020). "KIM PETRAS IS BACK WITH A NEW CLUB BOP TITLED "REMINDS ME"". V Magazine. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  12. ^ Nilles, Billy (14 February 2020). "The MixtapE! Presents the Perfect Valentine's Day Playlist". E! News. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  13. ^ Johnson, Laura. "Kim Petras Drops New Single Reminds Me, Announces Camila Cabello European Tour Support". Stereoboard. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  14. ^ "Reminds Me Of You - Single by Juice WRLD & The Kid LAROI on Apple Music". 8 December 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020 – via Apple Music.
  15. ^ Abel, Shifferaw (8 December 2020). "The Kid Laroi Drops "Reminds Me of You" With Posthumous Juice WRLD Vocals". Complex. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  16. ^ "@kimpetras on Instagram". 8 December 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ "Kim Petras Explains The Origins Of Juice WRLD & The Kid LAROI's 'Reminds Me of You'". Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  18. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (11 December 2020). "First Stream: New Music From Taylor Swift, Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow & More". Billboard. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  19. ^ "Credits / 'Reminds Me Of You' / Juice WRLD". Tidal. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Juice Wrld & The Kid Laroi – Reminds Me Of You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  21. ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  22. ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 50 2020". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 21 December 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  24. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  25. ^ "2020 50-os SAVAITĖS (spalio 11-lapkričio 17 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  26. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  27. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 51, 2020". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  28. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  29. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  30. ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  31. ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  32. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. 11 December 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.

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