Flames (SG Lewis song)

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"Flames"
Flames by SG Lewis and Ruel.jpg
Single by SG Lewis featuring Ruel
from the EP Dawn
Released10 May 2019 (2019-05-10)
Length3:36
LabelPMR/Virgin EMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)SG Lewis
SG Lewis singles chronology
"Throwaway"
(2019) 		"Flames"
(2019) 		"Chemicals"
(2020)
Music video
"Flames" on YouTube

"Flames" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter SG Lewis featuring Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 10 May 2019[1] as the third and final single from his Lewis's fifth extended play Dawn. In a press release, Lewis said "I was put on to Ruel's music about 18 months ago, and watching his growth since then has been amazing. He's got such soul to his voice for someone of his age, it's crazy."[2][3][4]

The music video for "Flames" was released on 30 May 2019.[5]

Reception[]

Kat Bein from Billboard said "'Flames' is smooth and funky, with a slow-jam melody that wafts over a menacing, '80s-style synth rhythm. There are bright moments of almost hymnal quality at the pre-chorus, but the fiery elements lick back up the sides to slow burn the vibe.[2]

Juliette Stuart from Coup de Main Magazine said "The track is chill yet remains upbeat and maiden with synths it manages to be funky yet calm."[6]

RJ Frometa from Vents Magazine called the song "a sure fire song of the summer with Ruel's soulful vocals dancing atop SG's layered production".[7]

Alissa Arunarsirakul from Ones to Watch called the song "electrifying" saying "'Flames' incorporates Ruel's tender vocals and Lewis' warm electronics that remind us of peaceful sunrises after a night of good fun and treasured memories."[8]

Track listing[]

Digital download[1]

  1. "Flames" – 3:33

Digital download[9]

  1. "Flames" (Lastlings Remix) – 4:18

Release history[]

Country Date Format Label Version
Various 10 May 2019[1] Digital download, streaming PMR / Virgin EMI original
United States 21 June 2019[10] Jasmine Music
Various 9 August 2019[9] PMR / Virgin EMI Lastlings Remix

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Flames (single featuring Ruel) by SG Lewis". iTunes Store. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "SG Lewis & Ruel Ride Dark Synth Waves Toward Dawn On 'Flames': Listen". Billboard. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Sg Lewis Unveils New Single, 'Flames'". Broadway World. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  4. ^ "SG Lewis teams up with Ruel to drop blazing new single "Flames"". Ear Milk. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  5. ^ "SG Lewis – Flames ft. Ruel". 30 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "SG LEWIS AND RUEL DROP 'FLAMES'". Coup de Main Magazine. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  7. ^ "SG Lewis Releases 'Flames' Ft Ruel. Announces North American Headlining Tour". Vents Magazine. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Jump Straight into SG Lewis' & Ruel's Fire with "Flames"". Ones to Watch. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "Flames Lastings Remix (single featuring Ruel) by SG Lewis". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Flames single at amazon". Retrieved 5 July 2019.
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