The song peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

"Tonight Is the Night" was written by Richard Andrew Conte and produced by Cook Classics, who also co-wrote the track.

[4] Brent Faulkner of PopMatters stated that the song, "benefits from its healthy balance of pop, dance, and pop-rap."

[2] Scott Shetler of PopCrush gave a positive review on the Varsity Team Mixshow remix of the song remarking, "The remix adds electronic elements to the infectious dance-pop track but keeps the fun vibe of the tune intact.

"[1] Shahryar Rizvi of Dallas Observer noted that the track, "has the '80s throwback sound that indie pop started channeling two years ago."

He critcized Outasight's "desperate" attempt to "sound urban," and felt that he "isn't used to challenging himself to make good music just yet.