"Level Up" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara released on July 17, 2018, by Beauty Marks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records.
The official remix for "Level Up" was released a week later featuring additional vocals from Missy Elliott and Fatman Scoop.
[3] The song's title directly references Ciara's controversial #LevelUp marriage tweet, which some felt blamed women for being single.
[4] She later cleared up the message, explaining that she wanted to empower women as she felt her "lowest moment" as a solo parent before learning to love herself.
Fans and celebrities alike participated in the challenge, including Chris Pratt, Kelly Clarkson, Serena Williams, Macklemore, Janelle Monae, Missy Elliott, Jennifer Hudson, and Ciara's husband, Russell Wilson.
[8] Ciara also performed the song as a part of her set list as an opening act for singer, Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour (2018).
Spin magazine's Israel Daramola opined "Choreographed by dancer Parris Goebel, Ciara and ReQuest put on an electric, mesmerizing performance and make it look easy.