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| Drake Thank Me Later | ||
| Features | Nicki Minaj | |
| Released | June 15, 2010 | |
| Length | 3:54 | |
| Label | Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Motown | |
| Writer | Aubrey Graham, Matthew Samuels, Matthew Burnett, Onika Maraj | |
| Producer | Boi-1da, Matthew Burnett | |
| Promotional single information | ||
| Single release | June 15, 2010 | |
| Video release | — | |
| ←Last single "All I Do Is Win (Remix)" |
Next single→ "Hello Good Morning (Remix)" | |
"Up All Night" is a song by Canadian hip-hop artist, Drake from his debut album Thank Me Later. The song features label mate Nicki Minaj.
Composition[]
The song has been labeled contemporary R&B that is topped off with menacing strings. The song has also contains hints of spacey synths and clattering with reverbed percussion.
Critical reception[]
The song gathered generally positive reviews from critics. Rap-Up stated that "Drake pledges his allegiance to the house that Wayne built on 'Up All Night,' while Nicki reps the home team to the fullest." Simon Vozick-Levinson of Entertainment Weekly called the song one of the best songs to download from the album. Glenn Gamboa of Newsday gave Minaj a positive review of the song stating "Even in the dark "Up All Night," Drake gets upstaged by Nicki Minaj." Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media stated, "Drake's fellow Young Money upstart Nicki Minaj adds to the gender ambiguities, out-manning her host on the diabolical 'Up All Night'". In a list of the "50 Best Songs of 2010" by Rolling Stone, "Up All Night" came in a number thirty-six additionally stating that the song is a "One of the year's great driving songs, with Minaj 'doing doughnuts in a six-speed'". Chris Richards of The Washington Post gave Minaj a negative review on the song stating, "On 'Up All Night,' larger-than-life newcomer Nicki Minaj sounds drowsy." Paul Cantor of XXL gave the song a positive review stating, "And if there’s any doubt the kid can flat out spit, there are the obligatory Young Money collabs 'Up All Night' (with Nicki Minaj) and “Miss Me” (with Lil Wayne)."
Cross references[]
- "I look like yes and you like no" is similar to "I'm a yes and these bitches is a bunch of nahs" in "Make Love".
Live performances[]
Minaj has performed her verse on both her Pink Friday Tour and her Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour.
Chart performance[]
"Up All Night" debuted at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart based on digital sales alone.
| Chart (2010-2011) | Peak |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 49 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 59 |
| U.S. Billboard Rap Songs | 20 |
| German Black Chart | 18 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 80 |