Flames (SG Lewis song) explained

Flames
Cover:Flames by SG Lewis and Ruel.jpg
Type:single
Artist:SG Lewis featuring Ruel
Ep:Dawn
Label:PMR/Virgin EMI
Producer:SG Lewis
Chronology:SG Lewis singles
Prev Title:Throwaway
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Chemicals
Next Year:2020

"Flames" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter SG Lewis featuring Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 10 May 2019 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."[1] [2]

The music video for "Flames" was released on 30 May 2019.[3]

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.[4]

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."[5]

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."[6]

Track listing

Digital download

  1. "Flames" – 3:33

Digital download

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

Charts

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 35

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabelVersion
Various10 May 2019[8] PMR / Virgin EMIoriginal
United States21 June 2019[9] Jasmine Music
Various9 August 2019[10] PMR / Virgin EMILastlings Remix

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sg Lewis Unveils New Single, 'Flames' . Broadway World. 10 May 2019. 5 July 2019.
  2. Web site: SG Lewis teams up with Ruel to drop blazing new single "Flames" . Ear Milk. 10 May 2019. 5 July 2019.
  3. Web site: SG Lewis – Flames ft. Ruel. YouTube. 30 May 2019 . 5 July 2019.
  4. Web site: SG Lewis & Ruel Ride Dark Synth Waves Toward Dawn On 'Flames': Listen . . 10 May 2019. 5 July 2019.
  5. Web site: SG LEWIS AND RUEL DROP 'FLAMES'. . Coup de Main Magazine. 14 May 2019. 5 July 2019.
  6. Web site: Jump Straight into SG Lewis' & Ruel's Fire with "Flames". Ones to Watch . 10 May 2019. 5 July 2019.
  7. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart for the chart dated 19 May 2019 . Recorded Music NZ . 19 May 2019 . 22 February 2022.
  8. Web site: Flames (single featuring Ruel) by SG Lewis. iTunes Store. 5 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Flames single at amazon . 5 July 2019.
  10. Web site: Flames Lastings Remix (single featuring Ruel) by SG Lewis. iTunes Store. 3 September 2019.