"Wake Up Call" is a song by British YouTuber and rapper KSI from his debut studio album, Dissimulation (2020).

It was released for digital download and streaming by RBC Records and BMG on 31 January 2020 as the second single from the album.

"Wake Up Call" received positive reviews from music critics, who commonly praised the song's synth-driven instrumental and Trippie Redd's catchy chorus.

The video is a comedy-musical film, presented in the form of satirical behind-the-scenes footage, scene explanations, outtakes and closing credits, which stars KSI and Trippie Redd alongside a dance troupe, all dressed in memorable costumes.

[3] The instrumental features bright synth pads and moderately mixed drum sequencing and bass rhythms.

"[5] On 14 January 2020, KSI revealed during an interview with Vice that he would soon be releasing a new single which will "feature a huge name in American rap".

[8] On 25 January 2020, KSI posted the song's cover art to his social media pages, revealing the title as "Wake Up Call" and the featured artist as Trippie Redd, and the song was made available to pre-order on digital download services and pre-save on streaming services.

[9][10][11] "Wake Up Call" was released for digital download and streaming by RBC Records and BMG on 31 January 2020 as the second single from KSI's upcoming debut studio album.

[18] On 13 March 2020, KSI performed "Wake Up Call" during BBC One's fundraising telethon Sport Relief.

He liked Trippie Redd's "melodic" chorus and he called KSI's verses "impactful with their lyrics and well-judged on the beat".

[21] Writing for Insider, Kat Tenbarge observed that "Wake Up Call" is a "delightfully pop-friendly diversion from [KSI's] icier tracks".

[22] The music video for "Wake Up Call" was directed by Nayip Ramos and was filmed in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

[22][20] The video stars KSI and Trippie Redd alongside a dance troupe, all dressed in memorable costumes.

[citation needed] The video is presented in the style of satirical behind-the-scenes footage, scene explanations, outtakes and closing credits.

Discussing the costumes that he wore in the video, KSI explained, "I didn't even know [that] I was going to be wearing a yellow suit, so it was quite funny, and I thought, 'I look fucking ridiculous.'

"[26] In the United Kingdom, "Wake Up Call" was the country's second-most downloaded song in its first week of release.