R U

## **R U**Single by Niki & Gabi

### Songwriter(s)

Nathan Cunningham, Marc Sibley, Stephani Nicole Jones, Brandon Treyshun Campbell

### Producer(s)

Brandon Campbell, Nathan Cunningham, Marc Sibley, Stephanie Jones

## Audio

"**R U**" is the lead single and first track from Niki & Gabi's debut extended play (EP) *Individual*. It was released on August 11, 2017.

The accompanying music video for the song also premiered on the same day and was directed by Andrew Vallentine.

## Background

On June 13, 2017, Niki tweeted a photo taken on set of the music video. On June 25, 2017, Niki announced that they had just finalized the song. On August 7, 2017, Niki tweeted the first audio teaser for the song. The same day she shared some behind the scenes photos along with Gabi. On August 10, 2017, Niki tweeted some more behind the scenes photos from the set of the video.

## Live performances

Niki and Gabi performed the song for the first time on August 16, 2017, at The Early Show. On August 25, 2017, Niki and Gabi gave their second performance of the song at Sweety High. They also performed for Popmania on September 13, 2017.

The song was due to be a part of their subsequently cancelled Individual Tour, however, they performed the song at the final and only date of the tour on December 27, 2018.

On September 15, 2019, Niki and Gabi performed the song in a traffic jam and recorded it for a YouTube video which was never released. On December 11, 2019, Niki and Gabi gave their first televised performance at the Streamy Premiere Awards.

NIKI AND GABI Perform RU LiveNiki & Gabi DeMartino PERFORM 'RU' ACOUSTIC The Ear.ly ShowWATCH Niki + Gabi DeMartino Perform 'RU' Live In Our OfficeNiki and Gabi perform ‘RU’ 2019 Streamys Premiere Awards
## Videos

NIKI and GABI "RU" Behind The MusicGet Ready With NIKI & GABI! "RU" Music Video Shoot!Niki and Gabi RU Music Video - Behind the Scenes Katt's Vlogs
## Trivia

* The song was featured in the film *Life Size 2*.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1: Niki, *Both*]**

I'm in my head

Want you to learn me

You feel it yet

My wheels are turnin'

*It's obvious*

I like where we're going

Don't be shy

This is your moment

**[Pre-Chorus: Both]**

Let's make shapes tonight

Take turns crossing lines

I got things on my mind

See you lick your lips

So hard to resist

I've been waiting all night

**[Chorus: Both]**

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

Yeah we can do this right now

Close the tab and we out

Cause I'm in if you down

It's going down down

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

**[Verse 2: Gabi, *Both*]**

Don't use your words

I want the action

Most other girls

So scared of asking

*It's obvious*

That we're connecting

Now's the time

Just make it happen

**[Pre-Chorus: Both]**

Let's make shapes tonight

Take turns crossing lines

I got things on my mind

See you lick your lips

So hard to resist

I've been waiting all day

**[Chorus: Both]**

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

Yeah we can do this right now

Close the tab and we out

Cause I'm in if you down

It's going down down

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U?

**[Bridge: Niki, *Gabi*]**

Cause I'll go where you go

Take it fast take it slow

Want your fingerprints on my skin

*It's all falling in order*

*Get close then closer*

*Don't keep me waiting*

**[Chorus: Both, *Gabi*]**

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U? *(R U, R U, R U)*

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U? *(yeah you, yeah you, yeah you)*

Yeah we can do this right now

Close the tab and we out

Cause I'm in if you down

It's going down down *(It's going down)*

R U thinking what I'm thinking?

R U? R U>

## Music Video Credits and Personnel

* Director - Andrew Vallentine
* Production Company - AV Crew
* Producer - Brittany Kay
* Photographic Director - Thomas Taugher
* Production Designer - Daniel Kish
* Choreographer - Diana Schoenfield
* Editor - Taylor Brusky
* Niki & Gabi Stylist - Brandon Nicholas
* Costume Designer - Brittany Kay
* Niki & Gabi Hair / Makeup - Nicole Sanchez
* Hair & Makeup - Monique Paredes
* 1st AD - Morgan Clay
* Production Coordinator - Katie Schmidt
* Key Grip - Dmitri Christoforidis
* Gaffer - Harrison Hudson
* Best Boy Grip - Nick Kovalenko
* Best Boy Electric - Sebatien Nuta
* 1st AC - Will Hecht
* 2nd AC - Jake Coury
* Jib Operator -
* PA - Jessica Larsen
* PA - Stephanie Villareal
* Colorist - Thomas Taugher
* Talent - Sean Ledesma & Alex McComb
* Dancers - Angel Mammoliti, Dana Roy, Ian Aguenza & Grayson McGuire

## References

1. ↑ Niki's Twitter - 🎬💭💙 R U ready? ;)
2. ↑ Niki's Twitter - Just finalized stuff on R U today.. no ones ready for this shizzz 📽
3. ↑ Niki's Twitter - Only twitter gets to hear the first R U teaser with audio 📺
4. ↑ Niki's Twitter - RU vibes
5. ↑ Gabi's Twitter - 💭💭💭💭 #RU
6. ↑ Niki's Twitter - RU set vibes

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