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Up Late (Ari Lennox song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Up Late'" is a song by American singer Ari Lennox. It was released as the fifth promotional single for the album 'Shea Butter Baby' on April 30, 2019.
Background
On April 30, Ari Lennox announced the release date and tracklist of the album, and released the single "Up Late". In an interview with 'Billboard', Ari Lennox said "A lot of these songs Ive been holding on to for a long time, I just want the world to hear them. And then, finally, I can exhale." She also describes the song as "neo-soul sexy sweet midnight delight."
Recording and composition
The song was produced by Nick Quinn, Masego, Kojo, Hollywood JB, and Bigg Kid. Masego also plays the saxophone on the track.
Critical reception
Michael Saponara of 'Billboard' said the "sultry jazz-tinged" song "finds her exercising her vocal range while detailing another romantic encounter." Cherise Johnson of 'HipHopDX' wrote "Intimacy can go down at any time as indicated on her revealing third single, Up Late, where she sings of finally getting it in with a crush following a session of smoking on Backwoods."
Music video
The official music video for "Up Late" was released on May 14, 2019. The video was directed by Lacey Duke and produced by Sarah Park. According to 'Billboard', the video "plants a white and red platform randomly in the middle of the open mountainous region, as Ari belts out the sensual lyrics and moves to the beat of her final SBB single under the clear blue skies." Masego also makes a guest appearance in the video.
Live performances
On June 21, 2019, Ari Lennox made her television debut on 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to perform a medley of "Up Late" and "BMO". The appearance took place directly after the North American leg of the Shea Butter Baby Tour concluded.
Credits and personnel
Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.
* Courtney Shenade Salter main artist, composer, lyricist
* Justin Bryant producer, composer, lyricist
* Nicholas Venezia composer, lyricist
* Oliver Bergqvist composer, lyricist
* Kojo Asamoah producer, composer, lyricist, recording engineer
* Masego producer, associated performer, saxophone
* Bigg Kid producer
* Juru "Mez" Davis mixer, studio personnel
Release history
References
Category:2019 songs
Category:2019 singles
Category:Ari Lennox songs
Category:Smooth jazz songs
Category:Songs written by Ari Lennox
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