Mapdot Explained

Mapdot
Artist:Jess Moskaluke
Album:The Demos
Type:single
Cover:Mapdot.jpeg
Chronology:Jess Moskaluke singles
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"Mapdot" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Jess Moskaluke.[1] The song was co-written with Zach Abend and Liz Rose,[2] and produced by Corey Crowder.[3] It was the third single from Moskaluke's 2021 studio album The Demos.[4]

Background

Moskaluke was born and raised in Langenburg, Saskatchewan and continues to live there today. She stated that "I've always wanted to write a tribute to my hometown, but I wanted to get it right", adding it took years to before she wrote the song. She said she waited until she had the "right idea, the platform, and the songwriting ability to give this song, and this town, the credit it deserves".[3]

Critical reception

John R. Kennedy of iHeartRadio Canada said the song "[sings] the praises of small towns all across Canada".[5] The Music Express referred to "Mapdot" as an "ode to smalltown pride".[6]

Music video

The official music video was for "Mapdot" was filmed in Rocanville, Saskatchewan and directed by Tanner Goetz. It premiered on November 12, 2020.[8]

Charts

"Mapdot" reached a peak of #15 on the Billboard Canada Country chart, marking her fourteenth Top 20 hit. It also reached a peak of #44 on the TMN Australian Country Hot 50.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PLATINUM SELLING, AWARD WINNING COUNTRY STAR JESS MOSKALUKE HONOURS HOMETOWN PRIDE WITH HER NEW SINGLE " MAPDOT". MDM Recordings. April 22, 2021.
  2. Web site: Mapdot - Jess Moskaluke. AllMusic. April 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jess Moskaluke shows the immense pride she has for her hometown with the release of her latest single "Mapdot". Nanci. Dagg. Canadian Beats Media. October 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: The Demos, Jess Moskaluke Album Review. Joshua. Murray. The Reviews Are In. February 20, 2021.
  5. Web site: John R.. Kennedy. LISTEN: Jess Moskaluke Celebrates Small Towns In 'Mapdot'. iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media. October 16, 2020.
  6. Web site: Country Star Jess Moskaluke Honours Hometown Pride With Her New Single "Mapdot". The Music Express. October 16, 2020.
  7. Web site: John R.. Kennedy. The Reklaws Lead 2021 CCMA Awards Nominations. iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media. September 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: JESS MOSKALUKE - MAPDOT (OFFICIAL VIDEO). YouTube. November 12, 2020. video. April 22, 2021.
  9. Web site: Country Hot 50: Issue 1317. The Music Network. April 22, 2021.