It was released through Atlantic Records as the third single from Kehlani's third album, Blue Water Road, on March 30, 2022.

The song marks the second collaboration between the two artists, following Bieber's promotional single, "Get Me", from his fifth album, Changes (2020).

[2] Kehlani sings over synths, then the song shifts to a dance groove with disco-styled guitar, and Bieber sings his verse.

[3] The official music video for "Up at Night", directed by Nono & Rogo, was released on May 3, 2022.

It sees Kehlani performing with a group as they practice 20th century dance moves.