"Made for Me"
Single by Muni Long
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2023
GenreR&B
Length3:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Muni Long singles chronology
"Angel Pt. 2"
(2023) 		"Made for Me"
(2023)
Music video
"Made for Me" on YouTube

"Made for Me" is a single by American singer Muni Long, released on September 25, 2023. It was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and JordanXL.

Composition and lyrics

The song is an R&B ballad[1] with piano,[2][3] drum machine and bass.[3] 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".[1][2][3]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Music critics have described it as "nostalgic" and "sweet".[1][2] 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."[1] 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."[3]

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?"[4][5]

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.[6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Made for Me"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 97
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 98
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 25
South Africa (Billboard)[10] 9
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 48
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 10
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] 29

References

  1. ^ a b c d Spencer, Tallie (September 15, 2023). "Muni Long Releases Sweet New R&B Ballad "Made For Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Folk, Antwane (September 15, 2023). "Muni Long Shares New Song 'Made for Me'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Muni Long Finds True Love In 'Made For Me'". Soul Bounce. September 18, 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  4. ^ Samuels, Keithan (January 17, 2024). "Muni Long Enlists Luke James for 'Made for Me' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  5. ^ Grant, Shawn (January 18, 2024). "WATCH: Muni Long Drops Video for #1 Single "Made For Me"". The Source. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  6. ^ Randolph, Elizabeth (February 7, 2024). ""Twin, Where Have You Been?" You Should Know About the "Made for Me" Challenge on TikTok". Distractify. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (South Africa Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  12. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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