Made for Me

"Made for Me"
Single by Muni Long
from the album Revenge
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2023
GenreR&B
Length3:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Muni Long singles chronology
"Angel Pt. 2"
(2023) 		"Made for Me"
(2023) 		"Make Me Forget"
(2024)
Music video
"Made for Me" on YouTube

"Made for Me" is a single by American singer and songwriter Muni Long, released on September 15, 2023 as the lead single to her fourth studio album, Revenge (2024). It was written alongside producers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and JordanXL. A number of remixes of "Made for Me" have been released, including ones with Lil Jon and Kronic, Bnyx, and Mariah Carey, among others.[1][2] The song has received a nomination for the Viewer's Choice Award at the 2024 BET Awards.[1]

Composition and lyrics

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The song is an R&B ballad with piano, drum machine and bass. 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".[3][4][5]

Critical reception

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The song received generally positive reviews. Music critics have described it as "nostalgic" and "sweet".[3][4] 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."[3] 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."[5]

Music video

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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?"[6][7]

Accolades

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Industry Awards

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Awards and nominations for "Made for Me"
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2024 MTV Video Music Awards Best R&B Nominated [8]

TikTok virality

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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.[9]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Made for Me"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[10] 22
Australia New Music Singles (ARIA)[11] 18
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 62
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 45
Netherlands (Single Tip)[14] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 14
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[16] 47
Philippines (Billboard)[17] 16
South Africa (TOSAC)[18] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 36
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[20] 14
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 8
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[23] 24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[24] 2
Chart performance for "Made for Me" (with Mariah Carey)
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[25] 95
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[26] 99

Certifications

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Certifications for "Made for Me"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[27] Gold 15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[28] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Mamo, Heran (May 21, 2024). "Muni Long Adds Mariah Carey on 'Made For Me' Remix: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Abraham, Mya (May 9, 2024). "Muni Long Confirms Mariah Carey's "Made For Me" Remix Is On The Way". Vibe. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Spencer, Tallie (September 15, 2023). "Muni Long Releases Sweet New R&B Ballad "Made For Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b Folk, Antwane (September 15, 2023). "Muni Long Shares New Song 'Made for Me'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Muni Long Finds True Love In 'Made For Me'". Soul Bounce. September 18, 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  6. ^ Samuels, Keithan (January 17, 2024). "Muni Long Enlists Luke James for 'Made for Me' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ Grant, Shawn (January 18, 2024). "WATCH: Muni Long Drops Video for #1 Single "Made For Me"". The Source. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  8. ^ Atkinson, Katie (2024-09-11). "Here's the Full List of 2024 MTV VMAs Winners". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "ARIA Top 20 New Music Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  12. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 24/02/2024" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: February 23rd, 2024 - February 29th, 2024". TurnTable. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Philippines Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  18. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 9-2024". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  21. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  22. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  23. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  24. ^ "Muni Long Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  26. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart 23 May 2024 – 29 May 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  27. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Muni Long – Made for Me". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – Muni Long – Made for Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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