In an interview with Revolt, Ron Gilmore spoke about the recording phase of the song stating that it was just the drums and the sample when Omen produced it.
He also wrote about how the song's sample proves to be infectious immediately, and rapidly became a social media fan favorite, as he continued to say "it's the perfect spring mid-tempo cut, and provides more than enough sass, innuendo, and funk-fuelled energy to engage wider audiences.
[5] Lennox stated that the video pays homage to some of her biggest influences Missy Elliott and Total.
[7][8] On June 21, 2019, Ari Lennox made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform a medley of "Up Late" and "BMO".
[9] The appearance took place directly after the North American leg of the Shea Butter Baby Tour concluded.