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Glowing (Nikki Williams song)

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"Glowing"
Single by Nikki Williams
WrittenNikki WilliamsArnthor BirgissonDaniel JamesLeah HaywoodBebe RexhaSandy Vee
Released4 December 2012

"Glowing" is a song by singer-songwriter Nikki Williams, released on 4 December 2012. The song's lyrics deal with romantic desire for an unavailable man. Its composition heavily features synth and bass.[1] The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams.[2]

Music Video

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The video was directed by Hype Williams who collaborated with Nikki for both her and his aims for the video, and the video premiered on YouTube on March 25, 2013.[3][4]

Synopsis

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The video shows Nikki and three of her friends traveling around Miami at night in an RV and two convertible Chevrolet Impalas, and they sing along with people at a traveling carnival. Nikki sings to the camera the whole time and it shakes to the song. Eventually she preforms on a stage at the same circus and dives into the crowd and they carry her away.

Charts

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Chart performance for "Glowing"
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 76
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] 35
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[8] 3
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[9] 22
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] 11
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[11] 21

References

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  1. ^ "New Song: Nikki Williams, 'Glowing'". MTV. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  2. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (2013-03-21). "Nikki Williams Talks 'Glowing' Video, Co-Writing Demi Lovato's 'Heart Attack'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  3. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (2013-03-21). "Nikki Williams Talks 'Glowing' Video, Co-Writing Demi Lovato's 'Heart Attack'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  4. ^ NikkiWilliamsVEVO (2013-03-25). Nikki Williams - Glowing. Retrieved 2025-03-30 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Dance/Mix Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Nikki Williams Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2023.