"These Nights" is a collaboration single by Indonesian rapper Rich Brian and South Korean singer Chungha released on October 3, 2019, by 88rising.[1] The track serves as one of the lead singles in 88rising's compilation album, Head in the Clouds II, released on October 11, 2019 through 88rising Records and 12Tone Music.[2]
"These Nights" | ||||
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Single by CHUNG HA and Rich Brian | ||||
from the album Head in the Clouds II | ||||
Released | October 3, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Length | 3:43 | |||
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"These Nights" on YouTube |
Background and music
editMusic and photo teasers for the song were released in the weeks prior to the official release of the single. The track was written by Chungha, Slanger, Montana Wayne Best, McCulloch Reid Sutphin, Jordan Orvosh and Rich Brian.
Musically, "These Nights" is a sophisticated track with an old-school style that features a memorable synthesizer sound. It has been described as a song about existing for the nighttime and seizing the memorable moments one can make with their lover. The song serves as a stark difference to Brian’s debut song, "Dat $tick" (2016) and includes passionate modulated crooning rather than a harsh anti-authoritative attitude.[3]
Music video
editThe single was released through a hypnotizing music video that features the pair as they speed along a motorcycle, dancing together. Filmed in Indonesia, it also shows Rich Brian rocking a bold mullet while holding an '80s-style brick phone.[4] As Rich Brian comically locks eyes with the camera, the scene then transits to one where Chungha and him are riding a motorcycle into the night.[5]
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | October 3, 2019 | Digital download, streaming | 88rising Records |
References
edit- ^ "청하X리치 브라이언, 발매 D-1 콜라보 '디즈 나잇' 티저 2탄 공개". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ Bein, Kat. "88Rising Share Joji-Produced Comp 'Head In The Clouds II' Artwork & Rhyme So Single: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "[INTERVIEW] Rich Brian Discusses new single and MV release for 'These Nights' with CHUNG HA". October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ Agnitasari, Arsi (October 6, 2019). "I'm still finding my sound: Rich Brian on collaboration with K-pop singer Chung Ha". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ "Rich Brian & Chung Ha Team Up on 'These Nights': Watch". Billboard. October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.