"Right Here" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber featuring Canadian rapper Drake, released on February 5, 2013 as the fourth single from the former's third studio album Believe (2012). It was written by the artists alongside Eric Bellinger, and producer Hit-Boy. A lyric video was posted onto Bieber's YouTube channel in February 2013, and he performed the song live as part of his worldwide Believe Tour in 2012-13.
| "Right Here" | ||||
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| Single by Justin Bieber featuring Drake | ||||
| from the album Believe | ||||
| Released | February 5, 2013[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:24 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Hit-Boy | |||
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| Drake singles chronology | ||||
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| Lyric video | ||||
| "Right Here" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editBieber and Drake had been friends for several years prior to collaborating on "Right Here", with Drake appearing in the music video for Baby in 2010, And the two performing together at the Indianapolis State Fair in the same year.[5] A collaboration between the two Canadian artists was first teased in September 2010 when they both attended the MTV VMAs together, and in an interview Bieber teased his next studio album, saying "Drake is gonna be on that album", and Drake backing that up with "we'll make it happen".[6]
The collaboration finally came about two years later in 2012, with Bieber revealing the track on Capital FM on April 24 of that year. He said "The song's called 'Right Here' and it's a smash! It just rides so smoothly, It's me and Drake, so it's good."[7]
Bieber's manager Scooter Braun stating "The Drake thing is something he and Drake have been talking about for like two years," Braun said. "And then they finally went into the studio, and they wrote that song together. ... I'm glad that 'Right Here' came about. ... Drake was like, 'I don't want to do just a rap song. I want to sing with you, do a song for the ladies.' Everyone seems to love that song."[8]
One of the track's songwriters, Eric Bellinger, mentioned that during the recording process Bieber had requested for a table to be moved into the booth, right underneath the microphone. Bieber then used the table and his hands to create the drum pattern that was used in the track. Bellinger said "Justin, at that point, was just at a point in his life where he was fearless... and I think, as creators, the greatness comes when you're fearless".[9]
Lyric video
editA lyric video for the song was uploaded on Bieber's official VEVO account on February 26, 2013.[10]
Charts
edit| Chart (2012–2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[11] | 57 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 95 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 36 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 16 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on November 1, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ "Justin Bieber (Ft. Drake) – Right Here". Genius.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Ft. Drake – Right Here (2012, CDr)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "ShieldSquare Captcha". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Joins Drake At Indiana State Fair". MTV. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Justin Bieber, Drake Have Canadian Reunion At VMAs - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV". MTV. 2010-09-13. Archived from the original on 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Teases Drake Collaboration 'Right Here' On New Album 'Believe' - Video". Capital. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- ^ "Justin Bieber: Six Degrees Of Believe - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com". MTV. 2012-06-24. Archived from the original on 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- ^ Eric Bellinger Talks Recording with Justin Bieber, Conflict with Tory Lanez + New Music on The Way, 4 September 2019, retrieved 2022-11-30
- ^ "Justin Bieber - Right Here (Lyric Video) ft. Drake". 26 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201313 into search.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
- ^ "American single certifications – Justin Bieber – Right Here". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
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