User:Miss X-Factor/Dead 2 Me
"I am ecstatic about finally having my music out there for the world to enjoy and making the video was SO much fun. The concept, obviously, isn't incredibly hard to decipher. I haven't come across very many relationships where at least one of the people involved isn't totally pissed off about the outcome. This song is for those people. Sometimes, you just need a song to help you blow off a little steam, you know?"
— Frey on the concept of the song.[1]
Reception
Upon its release, it received positive reviews from critics, citing comparisons to Katy Perry and Kesha, calling it a very "Katy Perry/Ke$ha-esque and definitely something Bonnie McKee would write".[2] Direct Lyrics gave a positive review of the song, saying "[Dead 2 Me] is a delicious pop song that's totally going to become everyone's new break-up anthem. CeCe bashes her ex real bad and blames him for ruining their relationship. "Do you remember how it all went down?", asks CeCe in a menacing manner".[2] Creative Disk Exclusive gave a positive saying, "Dead 2 Me is a taste that the collision was very coloring song. It's catchy, but it sometimes feels confused between would look edgy or easy listening. Work yet to be done in the future if you want to CeCe appeared to steal the attention".[3]
Music video
The music video directed by Patrick Lawrence was premiered on Monday, 13 October 2014.[4] The video's disclaimer is "No ex boyfriends we're harmed during the making of this video! =)". The music video begins with Frey appearing to be having a conversation with her boyfriend "No, I totally understand, friends kiss all the time, yeah, no were fine, as of matter of fact, why don't you come to this party with us, all the girls will be there and...we can kiss and make up, okay bye". Frey shouts to her friends who are off to the side "He bought it!".
Promotion
"Dead 2 Me" was ranked number one on Brazilian television network Ponto Pop Play TV.[5] "Dead 2 Me" was performed live for the first time on November 15, 2014 at the Encore Nightclub in Tacoma, Washington.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Brazil Hot Pop Songs | 46 |
Credits and personnel
Adapted from song liner notes
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References
- ^ "CeCe Frey - The Cool Wave Interview". The Cool Wave. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ a b "CeCe Frey's Debut Single "Dead 2 Me" Sounds Like A Pop Hit: Listen". Direct Lyrics. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ "Vote @CeCeMissXtotheO "Dead 2 Me" as your Favorite CreativeDisc Exclusive Single http://ow.ly/D0Yu7". Creative Disk. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ Vina Axia, Josep. "CeCe "Dead 2 Me" (Video Premiere)". Josep Vina Axia. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Frey, Cece. "@CeCeMissXtotheO u're number 1 on @PontoPopPlayTV". Twitter. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Frey, Cece. "So excited for this show and to perform Dead 2 Me live for the first time @EncoreVIP". Twitter. Retrieved 22 November 2014.