"Glow" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy. It was released on 5 November 2021 and is the first release on Warner Music, following her departure from Sony after 14 years.[1]
"Glow" | ||||
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Single by Jessica Mauboy | ||||
Released | 5 November 2021 | |||
Length | 3:08 | |||
Label | Jamally / Warner Music Australia | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Cosmo's Midnight, Eric J | |||
Jessica Mauboy singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Glow" on YouTube |
In an interview with Grazia Mauboy said the song "was experimental", "a slow work-in-progress but above all, a chance to embrace a 'rollercoaster of emotions' through music", saying "From a woman's perspective, there is so much going on and I wanted that to really speak through the song. Singing the way that I am isn't like any other song I have experimented with. That to me was really exciting because I could hear the change and a point of view and a different angle that I've never journeyed into."[2]
In November 2021, Mauboy performed the song on episode 17 of The Sound[3] and on Sunrise.[4] On Sunrise, Mauboy said about the change of label; "I just feel like I'm really kind of taking control. When you're an artist you always want to keep developing and working with people in different environments. Working with different people allowed me to kind of explore the ideas of being able to write and being able to express my story."[5]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Ribal Hosn and released on 11 November 2021. It sees Mauboy perform among a sea of golds, reds and glitter.[1]
Reception
editTyler Jenke from Rolling Stone Australia said "Fans are being invited to witness the rebirth of Jessica Mauboy with the release of 'Glow'" saying "[it's] is equally exactly what a diehard fan would hope to hear from Mauboy, albeit with a refreshing, enchanting sheen that needs to be heard to be truly believed." Jenke called it "one of the most confidence and self-assured songs we’ve ever heard from her."[6]
Charts
editChart (2021) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 40 |
References
edit- ^ a b Langford, Jackson (11 November 2021). "Jessica Mauboy returns with disco-infused new single "Glow"". NME Australia. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Clark, Rebekah (November 2021). "Glow by Jessica Mauboy". Grazia. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Season 3 Episode 3 Jack Charles". iView. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Jessica Mauboy performs 'Glow' live on Sunrise". YouTube. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Jessica Mauboy performs new hit 'Glow' on Sunrise". 7 News. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Jessica Mauboy Makes a Triumphant Return with The Incandescent "Glow"". Rolling Stone Australia. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.