"Here I Am" is a song by American recording artist Monica, taken up from her sixth studio album, Still Standing (2010). It was composed by the former along with Ester Dean, Paul Dawson, Mark Hartnett, Jason Perry, and her cousin Polow da Don, featuring production by the latter. Chiefly written by Dean, the smoky downtempo song was initially written for and recorded by a male singer but partially reconstructed for Monica. Lyrically, "Here I Am" outlines a woman's physical desires over a dubstep-lite instrumental.
The album version of the song was lined up for a dual single release along with "Nothing Like Me" to US radios in fall 2009. However, its release was scrapped twice in favor of "Everything to Me" and "Love All Over Me", both of which served as the first two singles from the album. Eventually picked as the third and final single from Still Standing, the song was officially remixed with vocals from American singer Trey Songz. The duet version was released as a digital download in October 2010 and earned positive reviews from music critics. Prior to the album's release, the original version had charted on the BillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number eighty-three.
"Here I Am" was written by Ester Dean, Paul Dawson, Mark Hartnett, Jason Perry, Monica and her cousin, Polow da Don, with production handled by the latter.[1] It was one of the first songs on which Monica and da Don collaborated on for her-then upcoming album, Still Standing (2010),[2] and one out of two songs that he was initially expected to contribute to the album.[3] Monica later told Rap-Up magazine that she was very happy and keen to work with da Don, and that their personal bond had transformed "Here I Am" into a standout record amongst the tracks they had previously recorded.[2] Referring to its style, she further added: “It’s a special song to me because it’s totally different than what I normally do.”[2] Chiefly written by singer–songwriter Ester Dean, it was originally crafted for a man and a man previously recorded it.[4] Upon playing it to Monica in the recording studio, the team decided on flipping it and made it fitting for a woman.[4]
On October 27, 2009, Monica revealed on her Twitter account, that "Here I Am" along with Dean and Polow's other contribution, "Nothing Like Me", an uptempo collaboration with rapper T-Pain, was to be released as a dual lead single from Still Standing.[3] Speaking on this decision, she tweeted: "This was the best way to satisfy my fans of 15 years and the new fans that I hope to gain.”[3] However, its release was eventually scrapped, with Monica confirming in December 2009, that some undisclosed legal issues surrounding "Nothing Like Me" "didn't get cleared" in time.[3] On April 2, 2010, Monica again turned to Twitter to announce that "Here I Am" was scheduled to be released as the album's second single, containing newly recorded vocals from J Records label mate Jamie Foxx.[5] In a last minute change, the single was later switched to fan-favorite "Love All Over Me". "I didn't have a choice [...] I would never ignore the fans so we switched", the singer later replied.[6] During touring with singer Trey Songz on the Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour, "Here I Am" was eventually announced as the album's third single.[4] In addition, it was revealed that Songz had replaced Foxx on the duet remix version of the original track.[7]
Critical receptionedit
Trey Songz's appearance on the remix of "Here I Am" earned generally positive reviews.
In a review of the remix, music blog DJBooth.net wrote that "Trey Songz steps into the role of the fella who fulfills the singer’s needs when her main man is off at the club. After lacing Polow Da Don‘s reverb-drenched instrumental with a little soulful call-and-response and some glittering harmonies, the collaborators crescendo to a climax featuring some of the most dazzling vocal pyrotechnics."[8] A fan of the original version, entertainment website ThatGrapeJuice.net called the song "R&B at its best", finding that "this stunning version deserves kudos in its own right". They added: that "despite not featuring new vocals from Monica, the addition of Songz surprisingly breathed new life into the song, with their respective vocals meshing exceptionally well. What’s more, Songz’s powerful runs sees this serve as one of his best vocal out yet."[9] M. Gosho Oakes from SoulCulture wrote that "Responding with persuasive assurances of satisfaction, Trey Songz follows Monica‘s call all the way to the official remix for 'Here I Am'."[10]Rap-Up magazine classified "Here I Am" as a "smoky slow jam".[4]
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Here I Am is a song by American recording artist Monica taken up from her sixth studio album Still Standing 2010 It was composed by the former along with Ester Dean Paul Dawson Mark Hartnett Jason Perry and her cousin Polow da Don featuring production by the latter Chiefly written by Dean the smoky downtempo song was initially written for and recorded by a male singer but partially reconstructed for Monica Lyrically Here I Am outlines a woman s physical desires over a dubstep lite instrumental Here I Am Single by Monica featuring Trey Songzfrom the album Still StandingReleasedOctober 22 2010 2010 10 22 StudioZone 4 s Recording Studio Atlanta Georgia Length3 44LabelJSongwriter s Monica Arnold Ester Dean Paul Dawson Mark Hartnett Jamal Jones Jason PerryProducer s Polow da DonMonica singles chronology Love All Over Me 2010 Here I Am 2010 Anything To Find You 2011 The album version of the song was lined up for a dual single release along with Nothing Like Me to US radios in fall 2009 However its release was scrapped twice in favor of Everything to Me and Love All Over Me both of which served as the first two singles from the album Eventually picked as the third and final single from Still Standing the song was officially remixed with vocals from American singer Trey Songz The duet version was released as a digital download in October 2010 and earned positive reviews from music critics Prior to the album s release the original version had charted on the Billboard Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs at number eighty three Contents 1 Background and release 2 Critical reception 3 Charts 4 Release history 5 ReferencesBackground and release edit Here I Am was written by Ester Dean Paul Dawson Mark Hartnett Jason Perry Monica and her cousin Polow da Don with production handled by the latter 1 It was one of the first songs on which Monica and da Don collaborated on for her then upcoming album Still Standing 2010 2 and one out of two songs that he was initially expected to contribute to the album 3 Monica later told Rap Up magazine that she was very happy and keen to work with da Don and that their personal bond had transformed Here I Am into a standout record amongst the tracks they had previously recorded 2 Referring to its style she further added It s a special song to me because it s totally different than what I normally do 2 Chiefly written by singer songwriter Ester Dean it was originally crafted for a man and a man previously recorded it 4 Upon playing it to Monica in the recording studio the team decided on flipping it and made it fitting for a woman 4 On October 27 2009 Monica revealed on her Twitter account that Here I Am along with Dean and Polow s other contribution Nothing Like Me an uptempo collaboration with rapper T Pain was to be released as a dual lead single from Still Standing 3 Speaking on this decision she tweeted This was the best way to satisfy my fans of 15 years and the new fans that I hope to gain 3 However its release was eventually scrapped with Monica confirming in December 2009 that some undisclosed legal issues surrounding Nothing Like Me didn t get cleared in time 3 On April 2 2010 Monica again turned to Twitter to announce that Here I Am was scheduled to be released as the album s second single containing newly recorded vocals from J Records label mate Jamie Foxx 5 In a last minute change the single was later switched to fan favorite Love All Over Me I didn t have a choice I would never ignore the fans so we switched the singer later replied 6 During touring with singer Trey Songz on the Passion Pain amp Pleasure Tour Here I Am was eventually announced as the album s third single 4 In addition it was revealed that Songz had replaced Foxx on the duet remix version of the original track 7 Critical reception edit nbsp Trey Songz s appearance on the remix of Here I Am earned generally positive reviews In a review of the remix music blog DJBooth net wrote that Trey Songz steps into the role of the fella who fulfills the singer s needs when her main man is off at the club After lacing Polow Da Don s reverb drenched instrumental with a little soulful call and response and some glittering harmonies the collaborators crescendo to a climax featuring some of the most dazzling vocal pyrotechnics 8 A fan of the original version entertainment website ThatGrapeJuice net called the song R amp B at its best finding that this stunning version deserves kudos in its own right They added that despite not featuring new vocals from Monica the addition of Songz surprisingly breathed new life into the song with their respective vocals meshing exceptionally well What s more Songz s powerful runs sees this serve as one of his best vocal out yet 9 M Gosho Oakes from SoulCulture wrote that Responding with persuasive assurances of satisfaction Trey Songz follows Monica s call all the way to the official remix for Here I Am 10 Rap Up magazine classified Here I Am as a smoky slow jam 4 Charts editChart performance for Here I Am Chart 2010 PeakpositionUS Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 11 2010 album version 83Release history editRelease dates and formats for Here I Am Country Date Format Label Ref United States Digital download October 22 2010 J 12 Germany October 25 2010 Sony Music 13 References edit Still Standing Media notes Monica J Records 2010 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link a b c Rap Up TV Interviews Monica Part 1 Rap Up SPIN Music Group BUZZMEDIA 2010 10 20 Retrieved 2013 02 01 a b c d Monica Returns with Two New Singles Rap Up SPIN Music Group BUZZMEDIA 2009 10 27 Retrieved 2010 01 10 a b c d New Music Monica f Trey Songz Here I Am Remix Rap Up SPIN Music Group BUZZMEDIA 2010 10 14 Retrieved 2013 02 01 Monica Readies New Single With Jamie Foxx Rap Up com 2010 04 07 Retrieved 2010 10 27 Monica Switches 2nd Single To Love All Over Me HelloBeautiful com 2010 05 18 Retrieved 2010 10 27 New Music Monica f Trey Songz Here I Am Remix The DJ Booth LLC 2010 10 14 Retrieved 2010 08 31 Monica Here I Am Remix DJBooth net The DJ Booth LLC 2010 10 27 Retrieved 2013 02 01 New Song Monica amp Trey Songz Here I Am Remix ThatGrapeJuice net Glam Entertainment 2010 10 14 Retrieved 2013 02 01 Oakes M Gosho 2010 10 15 Monica ft Trey Songz Here I Am Remix New Music SoulCulture Soul Culture Media Retrieved 2013 02 01 Monica Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Retrieved 2011 05 23 Here I Am Remix Monica MP3 Downloads Amazon Retrieved 2010 10 22 Here I Am Remix Musicload Deutsche Telekom AG 2010 10 25 Retrieved 2013 02 01 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Here I Am Monica song amp oldid 1148935235, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
