Something About the Night

"Something About the Night" is a song recorded by American singer K. Michelle that appears on her second studio album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?

"Something About the Night" was written by Kimberly Michelle Pate and Bianca Atterberry, and its music and produced was done by Oak Felder, Ronald "Flippa" Colson, and Steve Ace.

Donnie Meadows and Tanisha Broadwater helped to coordinate the track's production, while Kevin "Batos" Guardado worked as an assistant producer.

[6] Describing the track as an example of alternative soul, Sarah Godfrey of The Washington Post wrote that its composition was similar to the music of American musician Norman Connors.

[6] Godfrey praised Michelle's vocals in the song,[4] and Elias Leight and Steven J. Horowitz of Billboard identified it as a standout track from the album.

[8] Mike Wass of Idolator commended "Something About the Night" as part of "a batch of killer soul anthems", alongside "Maybe I Should Call".

[2] In a mixed review, PopMatters' Devone Jones responded positively to the use of nostalgia in the song but criticized its production and chorus as unmemorable.

[10][11][12] A writer from Singersroom interpreted the video's storyline about Michelle's struggles with alcoholism, oppressive men, and her rising career as inspiration from Holiday.

An image of a woman singing in a microphone in a club.
Various music critics wrote that Michelle's performance in the music video was inspired by American singer Billie Holiday ( pictured in 1947 ). [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ]