# Ready (Ruel EP)

Ready is the debut extended play by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. It was released on 15 June 2018 through RCA Records.

## Reception

Rob Moran from Sydney Morning Herald said the EP has "jazzy chords" and "lilting songs of troubled young love".
The Music Desk at Broadway World said "The 6-track EP... includes previously released standouts, "Younger", "Don't Tell Me", and "Dazed & Confused" ... [and] features two previously unreleased songs; an infectious falsetto-laden alt-R&B influenced track called "Not Thinkin' Bout You" and "Say", a nostalgic, heartfelt power-ballad that exquisitely showcases the young artist's impressive vocal range and control."
Ones to Watch said "The EP as a whole is a testament to the bright future of pop music, as it is rich with an array of genres, contains a diverse range of relatable lyrical themes, and hosts a number of guaranteed ear worms."
Atwood Magazine said "Ruel is Ready: He's proved it five times over on his introductory effort, asserting his musical and lyrical talents through a majestic series of heavy anthems and soulful ballads that cut deep, hitting home every time."

## Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.
Notes
* signifies a co-producer.
* signifies an miscellaneous producer.
* "Intro" features background vocals from Stella van Djik and Sylvie van Djik.
* "Younger" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx, Sarah Aarons, Thief and Jason McGee & The Choir.
* "Dazed & Confused" features background vocals from Phillipe-Marc Anquetil and Thief.
* "Not Thinkin' Bout You" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx and Phillipe-Marc Anquetil.
* "Say" features background vocals from Alex Hope, Angel Tairua, and Shhor.

## Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.
Musicians
* Sarah Aarons – background vocals (track 2)
* E-Session Strings – strings (track 5)
* Beau Golden – keyboards (tracks 2, 4, 5)
* Hooked on Harmonx – background vocals (tracks 2, 4)
* Alex Hope – background vocals (track 5), piano (track 5)
* Jason McGee and The Choir – choir (track 2)
* Sean Kantrowitz – guitar (track 3), synthesizer (track 3)
* Jake Meadows – harp (track 5)
* Taka Perry – piano (track 1)
* Shhor – background vocals (track 5)
* Angel Tairua – background vocals (track 5)
* Ruel Vincent van Djik – lead vocals (all tracks)
* Stella van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
* Sylvie van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
* Thief – background vocals (track 2)
* Daniel Walsh – guitar (tracks 2-4)
Production
* Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – recording engineer (tracks 2-6)
* William Binderup – assistant engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
* Spencer Cheyne – mixing engineer (track 5)
* Eric J. Dubowsky – mixing engineer (track 6)
* Symbolyc One – co-producer (tracks 2, 4)
* VohnBeatz – co-producer (track 2)
* Alex Hope – miscellaneous producer (track 5)
* Brennan Kennedy – assistant engineer (track 5)
* M-Phazes – producer (all tracks), recording engineer (tracks 1, 2)
* Erik Madrid – mixing engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
* Matt Noble – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
* One Above – recording engineer (track 3)
* Taka Perry – miscellaneous producer (tracks 2, 4)
* Decap – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
* Keith "Ten4" Sorrells – mixing engineer (track 3)

## Weekly charts

| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
| Australia (ARIA) | 76 |
| Australian Artist (ARIA) | 17 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RIANZ) | 3 |

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Catalogue |
| Australia | 15 June 2018 | Digital download / streaming | RCA Records, Sony Music | |