"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]
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]
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
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^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
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^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart" . Recorded Music NZ . April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022 .
^ "Kehlani feat. Justin Bieber – Up at Night" . Singles Top 100 . Retrieved April 8, 2022.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 8, 2022.
^ "Kehlani Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved April 12, 2022.
^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
^ "Credits / up at night (feat. justin bieber) / Kehlani – TIDAL" . Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Tidal .
^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases" . All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022 .