Made for Me explained

Made for Me
Cover:Muni Long - Made for Me.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Muni Long
Released:September 25, 2023
Genre:R&B
Length:3:08
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:Angel Pt. 2
Prev Year:2023

"Made for Me" is a single by American singer and songwriter Muni Long, released on September 25, 2023. It was written alongside producers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and JordanXL. A number of remixes of "Made for Me" have been released, including ones with Lil Jon and Kronic, Bnyx, and Mariah Carey, among others.[1] [2] The song has received a nomination for the Viewer's Choice Award at the 2024 BET Awards.

Composition and lyrics

The song is an R&B ballad with piano, drum machine and bass. Lyrically, Muni Long expresses her love for her partner and emphasizes their compatibility: "Nobody knows me like you do / Nobody don't love me quite like you can / Can't even deny it / Every time I try it / One look in my eyes, you know I'm lying".[3] [4] [5]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Music critics have described it as "nostalgic" and "sweet". Tallie Spencer of HotNewHipHop described the song as "infectious and guaranteed to have you put it on repeat for hours and hours at a time" and called it "an example of a track that speaks to her talents as a singer and songwriter." Butta of Soul Bounce wrote of the song, "The songwriting, sound and singing are all top-notch and the musical equivalent of a chef's kiss."

Music video

An official music video premiered on January 17, 2024. Directed by Des Gray and Trinidad James, it sees Muni Long as a scientist building a replica of an ideal man, who is played by singer Luke James. Long has explained, "I wanted to have fun with this video and really think outside of the box. It's my little nod to A.I. mixed with Frankenstein. If you want to find the perfect person in a limited dating pool, you might just have to create them! It's only science fiction for now but with how fast technology is changing could this be our reality someday?"[6] [7]

TikTok virality

In January 2024, the song achieved virality on the video-sharing platform TikTok, beginning when a woman named Milck Marie used the song in several videos, in which she would sing the pre-chorus ("Twin, where have you been?") and lip-sync the chorus.[8]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[9] 22
Australia New Music Singles (ARIA)[10] 18
Netherlands (Single Tip)[11] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] 14
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[13] 47
Philippines (Billboard)[14] 16
Chart (2024)!scope="col"
Peak
position
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[15] 99

Notes and References

  1. Muni Long Adds Mariah Carey on 'Made For Me' Remix: Stream It Now. Heran. Mamo. Billboard. May 21, 2024. May 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: Muni Long Confirms Mariah Carey's "Made For Me" Remix Is On The Way. May 9, 2024. Vibe. May 10, 2024. Abraham. Mya.
  3. Web site: Spencer . Tallie . September 15, 2023 . Muni Long Releases Sweet New R&B Ballad "Made For Me" . 15 February 2024 . HotNewHipHop.
  4. Web site: Folk . Antwane . September 15, 2023 . Muni Long Shares New Song 'Made for Me' . 15 February 2024 . Rated R&B.
  5. Web site: September 18, 2023 . Muni Long Finds True Love In 'Made For Me' . 15 February 2024 . Soul Bounce.
  6. Web site: Samuels . Keithan . Muni Long Enlists Luke James for 'Made for Me' Video . Rated R&B . 15 February 2024 . January 17, 2024.
  7. Web site: Grant . Shawn . WATCH: Muni Long Drops Video for #1 Single "Made For Me" . . 15 February 2024 . January 18, 2024.
  8. Web site: Randolph . Elizabeth . "Twin, Where Have You Been?" You Should Know About the "Made for Me" Challenge on TikTok . . 15 February 2024 . February 7, 2024.
  9. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 11, 2024. March 8, 2024.
  10. Web site: ARIA Top 20 New Music Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 11, 2024. March 8, 2024.
  11. Web site: Dutch Single Tip 24/02/2024. MegaCharts. nl. May 26, 2024.
  12. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 11, 2024. March 8, 2024.
  13. TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: February 23rd, 2024 - February 29th, 2024. TurnTable. March 10, 2024. March 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310150222/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1. live.
  14. Muni Long Chart History (Philippines Songs). Billboard. March 12, 2024.
  15. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart 23 May 2024 – 29 May 2024. Official Charts Company. May 25, 2024.