Cool Down Explained

Cool Down should not be confused with cool down.

Cool Down
Cover:Cool_Down_(2017_song)_-_James_Reid.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:James Reid
Album:Palm Dreams
Recorded:2017
Length:3:55
Producer:
  • Reid
  • Paulo Tiongson
Prev Title:Randomantic
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Turning Up
Next Year:2017

"Cool Down" is a song by Filipino-Australian singer-actor James Reid, from his debut studio album Palm Dreams (2017). The song was released on June 16, 2017 as the album's lead single by Viva Records.[1]

Lyrically, the song is about letting loose and letting go in a relationship.[2]

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In an interview of Inside Showbiz, Reid revealed that he had been wanting to write and produce songs based on his own taste and experiences. He also spent many days in the studio, perfecting the songs in his upcoming album, Palm Dreams.[3]

Chart performance

"Cool Down" was a massive success, it peaked #1 on Pinoy MYX Countdown for 14 weeks. It also peaked #1 on MYX Hit Chart for 11 weeks. Marked as "Cool Down", is the longest stayed at number 1 spot on Pinoy MYX Countdown.

"Cool Down" also peaked on top spot on Magic 89.9's Magic Pop 30 on July 22, 2017,[4] as well on 99.5 Play FM's Playlist on August 11, 2017.

Music video

The music video was released on 16 June 2017, the same day of release as Spotify Philippines and iTunes. The video premiered 6:00 PM in a cable channel MYX. After the release of the video, it was uploaded on VIVA's channel in YouTube.[5] On July 31, 2017, the official music video for "Cool Down" reached 1 million views on YouTube.

It was filmed by Deej Fabian, a photographer and videographer, in Coco Plantation in Baler, Aurora around June 2017. The video's visuals has been described as "irresistible and inviting".

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LISTEN: JAMES REID Drops New Single "Cool Down". Renuel Fallore. MYX. MYX PH. June 17, 2017. June 16, 2017.
  2. Web site: Behind the Lens: Get to know the story behind James Reid's new music video, "Cool Down". Bandwagon Asia. Bandwagon Asia.. Isa Almazan. June 17, 2017. June 17, 2017.
  3. Web site: TRENDING: IS JAMES REID REBRANDING?. Inside Showbiz (PH). Inside Showbiz PH. June 17, 2017.
  4. Web site: HP Music Charts 2. www.facebook.com. en. 2017-08-30.
  5. Web site: Cool Down - James Reid > Music Videos. VIVA Records. June 17, 2017.
  6. Web site: Cool Down - Single by James Reid on Apple Music. iTunes Store. Apple Inc.. Philippines. June 16, 2017.