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"Anyone"
Single by Justin Bieber
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2021 (2021-01-01)
RecordedApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
GenrePop[1]
Length3:10
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Monster"
(2020)
"Anyone"
(2021)
Music video
"Anyone" on YouTube

"Anyone" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released as a single by Def Jam Recordings on January 1, 2021. The song was written by Bieber, Michael Pollack, Raul Cubina, and producers Andrew Watt, Jon Bellion and The Monsters & Strangerz.

Background

Bieber revealed on April 10, 2020 during an Instagram Live that he had recorded a song called "Anyone".[2][3][4] On December 30, 2020, Bieber announced on Twitter that the song would be released on January 1, 2021.[5] He revealed the cover art and a 15-second trailer of the song's accompanying music video the following day.[6][7]

Bieber performed his first full concert since 2017, which included the debut performance of "Anyone".[8] Speaking of the song, Bieber said: "'Anyone' is such a special, hopeful, anthemic song. It sets the tone for a brighter new year full of hope and possibility".[9]

Composition

"Anyone" is a 1980s and 1990s-inspired pop track with a rhythmic pulse.[8] The song is three minutes and 10 seconds in length.[10]

Music video

The music video premiered on YouTube on January 1, 2021.[11] It was directed by American music video director and film maker Collin Tilley and stars American actress Zoey Deutch who plays Bieber's love interest in the video.[12] Bieber portrays a 1940s boxer whose powerful love for his other half inspires him to train, fight, and eventually overcome a potential K.O. on his journey to becoming a champion.[13] For the music video, Bieber covered up all of his tattoos.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube.[15]

  • Colin Tilley – direction
  • James Ranta – production
  • Whitney Jackson – production
  • Elias Talbot – photography direction
  • Vinnie Hobbs – editing
  • SB Projects – management

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[16]

  • Justin Bieber – lead vocals, songwriting, background vocals
  • Andrew Watt – production, songwriting, background vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards
  • Jon Bellion – production, songwriting, background vocals, bass, drums, programming
  • The Monsters & Strangerz – production, keyboards, programming
    • Alexander Izquierdo – songwriting, background vocals
    • Jordan K. Johnson – songwriting, background vocals
    • Stefan Johnson – songwriting, background vocals
  • Michael Pollack – songwriting, background vocals, keyboards
  • Raul Cubina – songwriting, background vocals, percussion
  • Heidi Wang – mixing assistance
  • Colin Leonard – mastering
  • Josh Gudwin – mixing
  • Charlie Puth – piano
  • Devin Nakao – record engineering
  • Paul LaMalfa – record engineering

Charts

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 36
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[19] 34
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 2
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 19
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[22] 20
Invalid chart entered Germany2 51
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 5
Italy (FIMI)[24] 32
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] 9
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26] 13
Norway (VG-lista)[27] 2
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[28] 9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[31] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[32] 6
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[33] 31
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[34] 25
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[35] 40

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Anyone"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 1, 2021 Def Jam [10][16][36]
Italy January 4, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Universal [37]
United Kingdom January 9, 2021 Adult contemporary radio Def Jam [38]

References

  1. ^ DeVille, Chris (January 1, 2021). "Justin Bieber Shares New Single 'Anyone': Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved January 11, 2021. 'Anyone,' is an '80s- and '90s-informed arena-ready pop track ...
  2. ^ "Justin Bieber to Debut Single 'Anyone' on New Year's Eve". Billboard. December 31, 2020. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. ^ White, Caitlin (December 30, 2020). "Justin Bieber Said He'll Debut A New Song Called 'Anyone' During His New Year's Eve Show". Uproxx. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "Justin Bieber announces arrival of new song". Evening Express. December 30, 2020. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. ^ @justinbieber (December 30, 2020). "Oh yeah I'm performing my new single #ANYONE during #BieberNYE tomorrow night http://justinbieberNYE.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ @justinbieber (December 31, 2020). "Dropping the #ANYONE song and music video right after #BieberNYE https://JustinBieber.lnk.to/Anyone" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ @justinbieber (December 31, 2020). "#ANYONEvideo 9pm PST JustinBieber.lnk.to/AnyoneVid" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ a b "Justin Bieber - "Anyone"". Stereogum. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "Watch the 'Rocky' inspired video for Justin Bieber's new single 'Anyone'". NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Bieber, Justin. "Anyone - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Justin Bieber - Anyone - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Justin Bieber Channels 'Rocky' in Inspirational 'Anyone' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "Justin Bieber Channels 'Rocky' in Inspirational 'Anyone' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  14. ^ "Justin Bieber - "Anyone"". Stereogum. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  15. ^ Bieber, Justin (January 1, 2021). "Justin Bieber - Anyone". Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ a b "Anyone / Justin Bieber". Tidal. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  18. ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  19. ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  21. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 1. týden 2021 in the date selector. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  22. ^ "Justin Bieber: Anyone" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  23. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  24. ^ "{{{artist}}} – {{{song}}}". Top Digital Download. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  25. ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  26. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  27. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 1, 2021". VG-lista. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  28. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20211 into search. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  29. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 1". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  30. ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  31. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  32. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  33. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  34. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  35. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  36. ^ "Anyone CD Single". Justin Bieber | Shop. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  37. ^ "JUSTIN BIEBER "Anyone" | (Radio Date: 04/01/2021)". radiodate.it. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  38. ^ "Radio 2 New Music Playlist". BBC. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.