Right Now (Nick Jonas and Robin Schulz song)

"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.

"Right Now"
Single by Nick Jonas vs. Robin Schulz
Released	August 24, 2018 (2018-08-24)
Genre	EDM^[1]
Length	3:21
Label	Island Safehouse
Songwriter(s)	Nick Jonas Robin Schulz Steve Mac Holly Hafermann Lindsey Stirling Andrew McMahon Taylor Bird Peter Hanna
Producer(s)	Steve Mac Schulz JUNKX
Nick Jonas singles chronology
"Anywhere" (2018) "Right Now" (2018) "Spaceman" (2021)
Robin Schulz singles chronology
"Oh Child" (2018) "Right Now" (2018) "Speechless" (2018)

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 (Robin Schulz VIP Remix)" – 2:58

Personnel

Adapted from Tidal.^[12]

Nick Jonas – composition Robin Schulz – composition, production Peter Hanna – composition Andrew McMahon – composition Taylor Bird – composition Skylar Grey – composition, backing vocals Steve Mac – composition, keyboard, production Junkx – composition, studio personnel, engineering, production Lindsey Stirling – composition

Zane Carney – guitar John Paricelli – guitar Dann Pursey – guitar, studio personnel, engineering Juergen Dohr – keyboards Dennis Bierbrodt – keyboards Guido Kramer – keyboards, programming Chris Laws – drum programming, drums, studio personnel, engineering Eric Madrid – mixing, studio personnel William Binderup – studio personnel, assistant mixing

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018) Peak position Croatia (HRT)^[13] 77 Germany (Official German Charts)^[14] 78 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)^[15] 38 Ireland (IRMA)^[16] 99 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[17] 17 Romania (Airplay 100)^[18] 89 Russia Airplay (Tophit)^[19] 95 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[20] 1 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[21] 72 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[22] 14

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[23] 70

References

1. "Hear Nick Jonas Remain Loyal on Robin Schulz Collaboration 'Right Now'". Rollingstone. 24 August 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
2. "Nick Jonas Grooming Routine Fragrance Launch". Teen Vogue. 9 August 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
3. "Nick Jonas new song may have priyanka chopras heart melting right now". eonline. 24 August 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
4. "Nick Jonas new song is definitely maybe about priyanka chopra". Cosmopolitan. 24 August 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
5. "nick jonas new song had fans speculating if its about fiance priyanka chopra". etonline. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
6. "status". twitter. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
7. "nick jonas robin schulz right now". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
8. "Nick Jonas Appears, Performs with Robin Schulz on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show"". 8 September 2018.
9. "Right Now by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz". iTunes. 28 September 2018.
10. "Right Now – Single by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz". iTunes. 24 August 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
11. "Right Now – Single by Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz". iTunes. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
12. "Right Now / Nick Jonas". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
13. "Croatia ARC TOP 100". HRT. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
14. "Nick Jonas vs. Robin Schulz – Right Now" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
15. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
16. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
17. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 3, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
18. Arvunescu, Victor (26 November 2018). "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!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
19. "Official Russia Top 100 Airplay Chart (week 47)" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
20. "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 35, 31 augusti 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
21. "Nick Jonas vs. Robin Schulz – Right Now". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
22. "Nick Jonas Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
23. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2020.