Something About the Night

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"Something About the Night"
Song by K. Michelle
from the album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?
GenreSoul
Length3:30
LabelAtlantic
Composer(s)
  • Ronald "Flippa" Colson
  • Oak Felder
  • Steve Ace
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Something About the Night" on YouTube

"Something About the Night" is a song recorded by American singer

midtempo soul
song that according to music critics has influences from various genres. The song's lyrics are about Michelle's love for partying and drinking.

Critical response to "Something About the Night" was primarily positive; critics pointing to it as a highlight of the album. A music video in which Michelle performs in a 1920s speakeasy was released on December 9, 2014. The singer's performance was influenced by American singer Billie Holiday. Critics responded positively to the video and praised Michelle's acting.

Background and composition

"Something About the Night" was written by

mastered by David Kutch.[1]

"Something About the Night" is a

midtempo soul song[2][3][4][5] that lasts three minutes and 30 seconds.[6] Describing the track as an example of alternative soul, Sarah Godfrey of The Washington Post wrote that its composition was similar to the music of American musician Norman Connors.[4] Various writers for Rolling Stone interpreted the track as "synth-funk erotica" and representative of the multiple genres on the album.[7] A contributor for the Star Tribune wrote that "Something About the Night" is a "theatrical, space-soul" track" and that Michelle showcases "a hilarious cattiness in [her] character" that is reminiscent of her personality on the reality television shows Love & Hip Hop and K. Michelle: My Life.[5] The song's lyrics are about Michelle's love for partying and drinking, and include lines such as "don't give a fuck".[8]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Something About the Night" received mostly positive feedback from music critics.

Idolator commended "Something About the Night" as part of "a batch of killer soul anthems", alongside "Maybe I Should Call".[2] In a mixed review, PopMatters' Devone Jones responded positively to the use of nostalgia in the song but criticized its production and chorus as unmemorable.[9]

Music video

An image of a woman singing in a microphone in a club.
Various music critics wrote that Michelle's performance in the music video was inspired by American singer Billie Holiday (pictured in 1947).[10][11][12]

The music video for "Something About the Night", directed by Child Basquiat, was released on December 9, 2014; the same day as the album.[10][11] In the six-minute video, Michelle emulates American singer Billie Holiday in a 1920s speakeasy.[10][11][12] A writer from Singersroom interpreted the video's storyline about Michelle's struggles with alcoholism, oppressive men, and her rising career as inspiration from Holiday.[13] Throughout the video, Michelle is seen wearing "figure-hugging flapper fashions".[3]

The video opens with Michelle preparing for a performance

The Boombox believed the story would continue in a future music video.[14]

Critical reception of the music video was positive.[3][12][14] Tan and a writer for Rap-Up praised Michelle's acting in the video.[12][14] Mike Wass referred to the video as "glamorous and extravagant".[3]

Credits and personnel

Credits were adapted from the liner notes from Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart? (Inlay cover). K. Michelle. Atlantic. December 9, 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^
    Idolator
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  3. ^
    Idolator
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  4. ^ a b c d Godfrey, Sarah (December 11, 2014). "K. Michelle can't escape the drama, but at least she still makes good music". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "New music: K. Michelle, Catfish and the Bottlemen". Star Tribune. December 31, 2014. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Kellman, Andy. "AllMusic Review by Andy Kellman". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Harvilla, Rob; Mistry, Anupa; Aaron, Charles; Reeves, Mosi; Murray, Nick; Drell, Cady; Sargent, Jordan (December 15, 2014). "20 Best R&B Albums of 2014". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c Leight, Elias; Horowitz, Steven J. (December 11, 2014). "The 10 Best R&B Albums of 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 29, 2017.
  9. ^ Jones, Devone (January 5, 2015). "K. Michelle: Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart". PopMatters. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018.
  10. ^ a b c d e f Lyons, Patrick (December 9, 2014). "K. Michelle "Something About The Night" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 14, 2015.
  11. ^ a b c Caldwell, Brandon (December 10, 2014). "Watch K. Michelle's 'Something About The Night' Video". Vibe. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c d e f "Video: K. Michelle - 'Something About The Night'". Rap-Up. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015.
  13. ^ DJ JusMusic (December 9, 2014). "K. Michelle - Something About The Night". Singersroom. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015.
  14. ^
    The Boombox. Archived
    from the original on September 14, 2015.
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