J Miguel: Cruel Saturday
J Miguel Releases New Single “Cruel Saturday (cruel to me)”
by Jack Rush
Chicago native J Miguel, known for blending pop, indie, R&B, and Latin influences, follows up his recent release “A Cool Breeze” with his newest offering, “Cruel Saturday (cruel to me).” The new song tells the story of a Saturday that starts off perfect—sun shining, birds flying, everything feeling right—before it all gets flipped upside down.
The track is built around the steady rhythm of gravel crunching under his feet, a sound that inspired the song’s tone. Piano and smooth melodies carry the narrative as J Miguel confronts a painful truth: the person he wants is choosing someone else. That emotional hit comes through in lines like “Saturday... Why do you still choose him?” turning what should’ve been a good day into one that spirals.
J Miguel says the song became a way to finally release what he had been holding inside. “‘Cruel Saturday (cruel to me)’ became a way for me to release what I was feeling and couldn’t say out loud. This song is a reminder that honesty, even when it hurts, is what truly brings peace in the end. I learned that facing the truth is the first step toward moving forward.”
“Cruel Saturday (cruel to me)” is the second single leading up to his 2026 album, and it reveals a more personal side of him—one many listeners may connect with. It’s a track for anyone who has ever started the day hopeful only to end it with a heavy heart.
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