Right Now (Nick Jonas and Robin Schulz song) explained

Right Now
Cover:Right Now (Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz song).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Nick Jonas vs. Robin Schulz
Genre:EDM[1]
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Chronology:Nick Jonas
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Prev Year:2018
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"Right Now" is a song by American singer Nick Jonas and German musician, DJ and record producer Robin Schulz. Written by Jonas and Skylar Grey, it was released by Island Records on August 24, 2018. Although this was Nick's last solo single before the Jonas Brothers reunited in 2019, he released the song "Spaceman" on February 25, 2021.

Background and release

On August 9 during an interview with Teen Vogue, Nick announced the song is one he had "been sitting on for awhile, but I was looking for the right time to put it out and the right person to collaborate with. [...] It's a song with Robin Schulz which I'm really excited about called "Right Now" that I wrote with Skylar Grey."[2] The song was released on August 24.[3] Upon the release of the song, several outlets speculated that the song was written about Jonas's wife Priyanka Chopra.[4] [5] On August 24, Skylar Grey took to her Instagram Stories to explain who inspired the song in further detail. She stated: "This song is about Elliot [her boyfriend]. Guys, Nick Jonas just put out a new song with Robin Schulz, and that's a song I worked on with him. And guess what? The song was inspired by my love [Elliot], cause I was always on these trips, going away and working, and on that one I was in London working with Nick, and something Elliot always used to say to me was "I swear, the next time I have you in my arms I'm never letting you go." And that's what inspired the song."[6]

Critical reception

Kat Bein of Billboard said the song is a flirty dance-pop tune perfect for summer nights that reveal hidden excitement. A dancehall-inspired rhythm sets the scene for a folk-like melodic hook. Jonas gives a lovesick lean to his performance as he yearns for his lover to return from some far-off journey. It's a sultry club mood that lives up to the promise of the dark, red artwork.[7]

Live performances

On September 7, 2018, Jonas and Schulz performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[8]

Music video

On September 28, 2018 the music video of the song was released online. It shows Jonas singing the song in front of a black background.[9]

Track listing

Digital download[10]

  1. "Right Now" – 3:21

Digital download[11]

  1. "Right Now " – 2:58

Personnel

Adapted from Tidal.[12]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Croatia (HRT)[13] 77
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 99
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 17
Romania (Airplay 100)<--Please do not change this to Romanian Top 100 or Media Forest. The Airplay 100 is Romania's national singles chart from 2012 onwards. For further information, see WP:GOODCHARTS-->[16] 89
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[17] 95
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 1

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Hear Nick Jonas Remain Loyal on Robin Schulz Collaboration 'Right Now'. Rollingstone. 24 August 2018. August 25, 2018.
  2. Web site: Nick Jonas Grooming Routine Fragrance Launch. Teen Vogue. 9 August 2018. August 25, 2018.
  3. Web site: Nick Jonas new song may have priyanka chopras heart melting right now. eonline. 24 August 2018. August 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: Nick Jonas new song is definitely maybe about priyanka chopra. Cosmopolitan. 24 August 2018. August 25, 2018.
  5. Web site: nick jonas new song had fans speculating if its about fiance priyanka chopra. etonline. August 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: status. twitter. August 27, 2018.
  7. nick jonas robin schulz right now. Billboard. August 25, 2018.
  8. Web site: Nick Jonas Appears, Performs with Robin Schulz on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show". 8 September 2018.
  9. Web site: Right Now by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz. iTunes. 28 September 2018.
  10. Web site: Right Now – Single by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz. iTunes. 24 August 2018. September 1, 2018.
  11. Web site: Right Now – Single by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz. iTunes. September 1, 2018.
  12. Web site: Right Now / Nick Jonas. listen.tidal.com. September 1, 2018.
  13. Web site: Croatia ARC TOP 100. HRT. November 11, 2018.
  14. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. October 6, 2018.
  15. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 3, 2018. August 31, 2018.
  16. News: Top Airplay 100 – Avem ritm, avem dans, avem un nou lider!. Top Airplay 100 – We have rhythm, we have dancing, we have a new leader!. Romanian. Arvunescu, Victor. 26 November 2018. 26 November 2018. Un site de muzică. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181126121418/https://www.unsitedemuzica.ro/topuri/Top-Airplay-100-Avem-ritm-avem-dans-avem-un-nou-lider-p6570. 26 November 2018.
  17. Web site: Official Russia Top 100 Airplay Chart (week 47). Tophit. December 3, 2018. Russian.
  18. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 35, 31 augusti 2018. Sverigetopplistan. August 31, 2018.
  19. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. February 5, 2020.

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