Anyone (Justin Bieber song)

"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.

"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

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 Colin 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

Commercial performance

The song debuted and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Bieber's 22nd top 10 in the United States. "Anyone" debuted in the top five in seven other countries including the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia.

Live performances

Bieber performed the song for the first time on January 1, 2021 during his New Year's Eve concert.[16]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]

  • 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)[18] 5
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[19] 11
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[20] 19
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[21] 4
Billboard Global 200[22] 3
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[23] 2
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[24] 19
Denmark (Tracklisten)[25] 3
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[26] 9
France (SNEP)[27] 161
Germany (Official German Charts)[28] 30
Hungary (Single Top 40)[29] 4
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[30] 25
Ireland (IRMA)[31] 5
Italy (FIMI)[32] 32
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[33] 75
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[34] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[35] 5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[36] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[37] 2
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[38] 9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[39] 6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[40] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[41] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[42] 6
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[43] 23
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[44] 19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[45] 29

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Anyone"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 1, 2021
Def Jam [10][17][46]
Italy January 4, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Universal [47]
United Kingdom January 9, 2021 Adult contemporary radio Def Jam [48]

References
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