"Dancing with Nobody" is a song by American pop singer Austin Mahone. It was released as a non-album single on June 19, 2019, via A.M. Music.[2] The song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Mexico Ingles Airplay chart.
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| Single by Austin Mahone | ||||
| Released | June 19, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Funk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | A.M. Music | |||
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| Producer(s) | Kirkpatrick | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Dancing with Nobody" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn an interview with Billboard Argentia, Mahone stated that the song is about "finding that person with whom you are comfortable and can be 100% you."[3]
Composition
edit"Dancing with Nobody" was written by Austin Mahone, Jim Lavigne, Ian Kirkpatrick, Sam Martin, Jacob Luttrell and Lindy Robbins, while production was handled by Kirkpatrick.[4] The song has been described as a "feel-good anthem" track as stated by Mahone.[5] He also added that he wanted the track "to be a fun, upbeat song that will make everyone feel that they just can't help but get up and dance."[5]
Critical reception
editMike Nied of Idolator stated, "he delivers some very romantic lyrics over a danceable beat." He also complimented the song by calling it the "best" single release he had in 2019, compared to "Why Don't We" and "Anxious".[6] Ivy Sandoval of Soundigest remarked, "This new single is the perfect upbeat song with a groovy rhythm that's sure to get you on your feet. It's an infectious beat, giving off a hint of '70s vibes, along with a modern beat of drums, guitars and his effortless falsettos."[7]
Music video
editThe music video was released on June 19, 2019.[6] It was directed by Trent Barboza and was filmed in Venice beach.[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dancing with Nobody" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Why Don't We" | 2:49 |
| 3. | "Anxious" | 2:42 |
Credits and personnel
editCredits for "Dancing with Nobody" adapted from digitial liner notes.[9]
- Austin Mahone – vocals, composer, lyricist
- Ian Kirkpatrick – producer, composer, lyricist
- Lindy Robbins – composer, lyricist
- Jim Lavigne – composer, lyricist
- Sam Martin – composer, lyricist
- Jacob Luttrell – composer, lyricist
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 19, 2019 | A.M. Music | [2] |
References
edit- ^ Taylor Weatherby (July 16, 2019). "Takeover Tuesday Playlist: Austin Mahone's Latest Favorites, Featuring Drake, Taylor Swift & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dancing with Nobody - Single by Austin Mahone". Apple Music. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Austin Mahone on his Argentine fans, album on the way and the challenge of adapting". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). July 25, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Pip Ellwood Hughes (June 26, 2019). "Austin Mahone Releases New Single Dancing With Nobody". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Brent Furdyk (June 19, 2019). "Austin Mahone Goes 'Dancing With Nobody' In High-Energy New Music Video". ET Canada. Archived from the original on November 8, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Mike Nied (June 19, 2019). "Austin Mahone's "Dancing With Nobody" Is A Romantic Banger". Idolator. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Ivy Sandoval (June 25, 2019). "Austin Mahone Drops Boisterous Summer Single "Dancing with Nobody"". Soundigest. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Dancing with Nobody - Single by Austin Mahone". Spotify. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Dancing with Nobody (Digital liner notes). Austin Mahone. Kobalt Music Publishing. 2019.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Austin Mahone Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2021.