"Remember Me" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Hudson and was released on March 3, 2017, by Epic Records.[1] A midtempo ballad, "Remember Me" was written by Hudson, Jamie Hartman, Konstantin Sherer and Vincent Stein, with production by Hartman and Stein.[2]
Background and promotion
Following the release of Hudson's third studio album JHUD in 2014, it was announced she had left RCA Records and had signed a new contract with Epic Records on June 28, 2016.[3] Hudson said to Billboard magazine: "I couldn’t be more excited to embark on this new chapter with two of the most prolific musical legends of this generation, there is no doubt that this is just the beginning of a very special collaboration and I know that the result will be something unforgettable. I am looking forward to the creative process and sharing new music very soon!"[3]
On March 2, 2017, a day before the song's release, Hudson released an audio clip of the song on her YouTube channel.[4] On March 5, 2017, Hudson performed the song on The Voice UK.[5]
Critical reception
The song was met with positive reviews from critics. Rap-Up stated in a review "The Oscar and Grammy winner flexes her powerful pipes on the rousing record, which she co-wrote with Jamie Hartman."[6] Mike Wass from Idolator stated "Jennifer Hudson finally found the appropriate vehicle for those bone-rattling vocals on 'Remember Me', the first taste of the diva's fourth LP is soaring mid-tempo ballad with gut-wrenching lyrics".[7]
Music video
The music video for "Remember Me" premiered on April 10, 2017.[8]
Chart performance
In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number sixty-seven on the UK Singles Downloads Chart on March 10, 2017.[9] In its second week the song fell thirty-one places to number ninety-eight before falling out of the Top 100 downloads chart.[10] The song re-entered the chart at number seventy-one on April 14, 2017.[11] On April 21, 2017, the song reached its peak charting at number fifty-five.[12]
In Scotland, the song debuted at number sixty on the Scottish Singles Chart.[13] In its second week the song fell thirty-six places to number ninety-six.[14] In its third week the song rose to four places charting at number ninety-two before falling out of the Top 100.[15] The song re-entered the chart at number fifty-seven on April 14, 2017.[16] On April 21, 2017, the song reached its peak, charting at number fifty.[17]
