"Up at Night" is a song by American singer Kehlani, featuring vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released through Atlantic Records as the third single from Kehlani's third album, Blue Water Road, on March 30, 2022. The song marks the second collaboration between the two artists, following Bieber's promotional single, "Get Me", from his fifth album, Changes (2020).[1]

"Up at Night"
Single by Kehlani featuring Justin Bieber
from the album Blue Water Road
ReleasedMarch 30, 2022
Length3:02
LabelAtlantic
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Kehlani singles chronology
"Little Story"
(2022)
"Up at Night"
(2022)
"Everything"
(2022)
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Attention"
(2022)
"Up at Night"
(2022)
"Honest"
(2022)
Music video
"Up at Night" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

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"Up at Night" has been described as "ethereal, smooth, and sultry".[2] Kehlani sings over synths, then the song shifts to a dance groove with disco-styled guitar, and Bieber sings his verse.[3]

Music video

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The official music video for "Up at Night", directed by Nono & Rogo, was released on May 3, 2022. It sees Kehlani performing with a group as they practice 20th century dance moves. Bieber is not heard or seen in the video.[4]

Credits and personnel

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  • Kehlani – lead vocals, songwriting
  • Justin Bieber – featured vocals, songwriting
  • Pop Wansel – production, songwriting, programming, instrumentation
  • Rogét Chahayed – production, songwriting
  • Ant Clemons – songwriting
  • Jazzie B – songwriting
  • Destin Conrad – songwriting
  • Rosemarie Windross – songwriting
  • Daoud – songwriting, guitar, bass guitar
  • Nelli Hooper – songwriting
  • Anthony Tucci, Jr. – engineer
  • Damien Lewis – engineer
  • Some Randoms – instrumentation, programming
  • Peter Lee Johnson – strings
  • Spike Stent – mixing
  • Michael Freeman – mixing
  • Kuk Harrell – vocal production
  • Josh Gudwin – vocal production
  • Stevie Mackey – vocal production

Charts

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Chart performance for "Up at Night"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 78
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 140
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 94
Netherlands (Single Tip)[8] 9
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 73
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 90
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 16
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 15

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Up at Night"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various March 30, 2022 Atlantic [14]
United States April 12, 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio [15]

References

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  1. ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (March 30, 2022). "Listen to Kehlani's New Song "Up at Night" f/ Justin Bieber". Complex. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  2. ^ Daw, Stephen (March 30, 2022). "Kehlani Keeps Justin Bieber 'Up At Night' on Bouncy New Collab: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (March 30, 2022). "Kehlani and Justin Bieber Are Too Lovestruck to Sleep on New Song 'Up All Night'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Bouza, Kat (May 3, 2022). "Kehlani Draws Inspiration From 2000s Girl Groups, 1920s Glam in 'Up At Night' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Kehlani". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  8. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 09/04/2022". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "Kehlani feat. Justin Bieber – Up at Night". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  13. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "Credits / up at night (feat. justin bieber) / Kehlani – TIDAL". Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Tidal.
  15. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.