"2AM" (stylized as "2AM.") is a song by American singer

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. It was released on February 4, 2014, as his commercial debut single. The song features a guest verse from California-based rapper

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and was produced by Chrishan.

Composition

According to Ryan Dombal of ''

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'', the beat of "2AM" consists of four

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notes with "standard-grade ratchet drums".

Music video

The

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for the song was directed by Martín Estévez and premiered via Marcel's

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channel on May 2, 2014.

Charts

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References

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