Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)
| "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 | 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 second single to Australian radio off Ross’s 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
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
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
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
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
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[10] | 7 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] | 67 |
References
- ^ "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.