Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)
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| Single by Josh Ross and Akon | ||||
| from the album Later Tonight | ||||
| Released | May 28, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Matt Geroux | |||
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| "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" on YouTube | ||||
"Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Josh Ross and American hip hop artist Akon. It is a reimagining of Akon's 2008 song "Right Now (Na Na Na)".[1] It is the third single Ross’s upcoming debut album Later Tonight. The original songwriters were credited along with Ross, Grady Block, and Brett Tyler, while Matt Geroux produced the track.[2]
Background
[edit]Ross stated that he often heard Akon's music growing up, as his two older siblings frequently played it at home.[3] In 2024, Ross decided to "reimagine" Akon's song "Right Now" for fun in the studio, and initially began to play recordings of it before his live shows.[4] After receiving positive reactions from crowds, Ross managed to send the song to Akon, who liked it and asked him to collaborate on it.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Bryson "Boom" Paul of Hot New Hip Hop positively referred to the song as "pure heat" and a "cross-genre anthem made for wild nights and loud speakers".[5] Jennifer Eggleston of Backstage Country opined that "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" is "not just a remix that evokes reminiscence; it's a summer-themed crossover that unites multiple generations of music fans with feelings of nostalgia".[6]
Music video
[edit]The official music video for "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" was directed by Mattias Russo-Larsson and Lewis Atallah and produced by the group "Coming of Age".[7] It premiered on YouTube on June 18, 2025[8]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from AllMusic.[9]
- Akon – primary vocals
- Mike Cervantes – master engineering
- Tim Galloway – acoustic guitar, dobro, electric guitar
- Matt Geroux – engineering, keyboard, production, program engineering
- John Nathaniel – mixing engineering
- Josh Ross – primary vocals
- Justin Schipper – steel guitar
- Jake Widenhofer – electric guitar
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[10] | 7 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 67 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Josh Ross and Akon Unleash the Ultimate Summer Anthem, "Drunk Right Now (NA Na NA)," Out Today". MCA. May 28, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na) with Akon – Single by Josh Ross". Spotify. May 28, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Ross is 'Drunk Right Now' with Akon". New Country 103.1 WIRK. May 28, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Alper, Eric (June 18, 2025). "Josh Ross & Akon Drop Wild New Video for "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)"". That Eric Alper. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Bryson (June 2, 2025). "Josh Ross & Akon Countrified His Classic Song In "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)"". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ Eggleston, Jennifer (June 23, 2025). "Josh Ross Links Up with Akon for Summer Smash 'Drunk Right Now'". Backstage Country. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "WATCH NOW: JOSH ROSS AND AKON GET "DRUNK RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA)"". Universal Music Canada. Toronto, Ontario. June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Ross, Akon - Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" (video). June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na) – Akon, Josh Ross, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 26". Countrytown. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Akon Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
