Knock Off (song) explained

Knock Off
Artist:Jess Moskaluke
Ep:Heartbreaker
Type:single
Cover:Knock Off.jpeg
Label:MDM Recordings
Genre:Country
Producer:Corey Crowder
Chronology:Jess Moskaluke singles
Prev Title:Nothin' I Don't Love About You
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Heartbreaker
Next Year:2023

"Knock Off" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Jess Moskaluke. She wrote the song with fellow country artist Jade Eagleson and producer Corey Crowder.[1]

Background and release

"Knock Off" was released in July 2022.[1] Moskaluke stated that with each song she writes, she always wants to stay "authentic to my sound and who I am", adding that she never wants "two songs to sound the same".[2] For "Knock Off", she aimed to take influence from some of the 1990s country artists that inspired her including Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Martina McBride, and Terri Clark.[3] Later in September 2022, Mosklauke released an acoustic version of the song.[4]

Critical reception

Patrick Johannes of Nash in Tune favourably reviewed the track, saying that it "will get listeners off their seats and dancing" with "swinging, sorta throwback guitars and a fun drum machine beat". He compared Moskaluke's voice to that of Carrie Underwood, adding that if Moskaluke is eying a spot on the American country music charts, then "Knock Off" "has the fire and [vigour] to do just that".[5] Channel R stated that Moskaluke "finds her new sound in an ode to the 90s Nashville country music that first inspired her".[6] Matt Ryan of Meadow Lake Now said that the song "is a bold step in a new sonic direction that evolves [Moskaluke's] sound as she continues to build momentum in her career and development as one of Canada’s top female country acts".[7]

Music video

The official music video for "Knock Off" was directed by Travis Nesbitt and was primarily filmed in Camrose, Alberta.[8] It premiered on Countrytown in Australia on August 16, 2022.[9] Moskaluke stated that she "wanted to stray from the direct lyrical narrative of the song for this video", adding that she found it "important to highlight the message that you are one of a kind, and completely irreplaceable".[10]

Track listings

Digital download – single[11]

  1. "Knock Off" – 3:04

Digital download – single[12]

  1. "Knock Off" (Acoustic) – 3:02

Digital download – single[13]

  1. "Knock Off" (Dan Davidson & Ari Rhodes Dance Remix) – 2:48

Charts

Chart performance for "Knock Off"! Chart (2022)! Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[14] 8
Canada Country (Billboard)[15] 6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knock Off - Single by Jess Moskaluke. Spotify. July 8, 2022. October 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Celebrated Country Music Songstress Jess Moskaluke Announces The 2022 Mapdot Tour. July 10, 2022. The Music Express. October 25, 2022.
  3. Web site: CANADIAN JESS MOSKALUKE RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE 'KNOCK OFF'. July 13, 2022. High on Country. October 25, 2022.
  4. Web site: CELEBRATED COUNTRY MUSIC SONGSTRESS JESS MOSKALUKE RELEASES NEW ACOUSTIC VERSION OF HIT SINGLE "KNOCK OFF". MDM Recordings. October 25, 2022.
  5. Web site: JESS MOSKALUKE GETS CHEEKY WITH "KNOCK OFF". Patrick. Johannes. July 12, 2022. Nash in Tune. October 25, 2022.
  6. Web site: Jess Moskaluke – Knock Off. September 9, 2022. Channel R. October 25, 2022.
  7. Web site: Saskatchewan Country Closeup – Jess Moskaluke. September 3, 2022. Matt. Ryan. Meadow Lake Now. October 25, 2022.
  8. Web site: Jess Moskaluke - Knock Off (Official Music Video). YouTube. August 19, 2022. video. October 25, 2022.
  9. Web site: Knock Off by Jess Moskaluke – Global Video Premiere. Mallory. Arbour. Countrytown. August 16, 2022. October 25, 2022.
  10. Web site: JESS MOSKALUKE SHARES THE LIGHTHEARTED OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE 'KNOCK OFF' – AVAILABLE NOW. August 19, 2022. JessMoskaluke.com. October 25, 2022.
  11. Web site: Knock Off - Single by Jess Moskaluke. Apple Music. July 8, 2022. October 25, 2022.
  12. Web site: Knock Off (Acoustic) - Single by Jess Moskaluke. Apple Music. September 9, 2022. October 25, 2022.
  13. Web site: Knock Off (Dan Davidson & Ari Rhodes Dance Remix) - Single by Jess Moskaluke. Apple Music. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022.
  14. Web site: Countrytown Hot 50. https://web.archive.org/web/20221021165105/https://countrytown.com.au/charts . Countrytown. October 21, 2022. October 25, 2022.
  15. Canada Country chart for November 19, 2022. Billboard . November 15, 2022. subscription.

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