Anyone (Justin Bieber song)
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"Anyone" | ||||
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Single by Justin Bieber | ||||
Released | January 1, 2021 | |||
Recorded | April 10, 2020 | |||
Genre | Pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
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Justin Bieber singles chronology | ||||
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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 |
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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
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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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
- ^ 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 ...
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Justin Bieber announces arrival of new song". Evening Express. December 30, 2020. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ @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.
- ^ @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.
- ^ @justinbieber (December 31, 2020). "#ANYONEvideo 9pm PST JustinBieber.lnk.to/AnyoneVid" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Justin Bieber - "Anyone"". Stereogum. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Bieber, Justin. "Anyone - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber - Anyone - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Channels 'Rocky' in Inspirational 'Anyone' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Channels 'Rocky' in Inspirational 'Anyone' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber - "Anyone"". Stereogum. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Bieber, Justin (January 1, 2021). "Justin Bieber - Anyone". Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Anyone / Justin Bieber". Tidal. January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Justin Bieber: Anyone" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "{{{artist}}} – {{{song}}}". Top Digital Download. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 1, 2021". VG-lista. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 1". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber – Anyone". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Anyone CD Single". Justin Bieber | Shop. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "JUSTIN BIEBER "Anyone" | (Radio Date: 04/01/2021)". radiodate.it. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Radio 2 New Music Playlist". BBC. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
External links
- Single chart usages for Germany2
- 2021 songs
- 2021 singles
- Def Jam Recordings singles
- Justin Bieber songs
- Songs written by Justin Bieber
- Songs written by Andrew Watt (musician)
- Music videos directed by Colin Tilley
- Songs written by Stefan Johnson
- Songs written by Jordan Johnson (songwriter)
- Songs written by Michael Pollack