"After Dark" is a song written, produced, and performed by American musician Mr.Kitty. It was released on July 8, 2014, as the ninth track from his fifth studio album, Time. The song later went viral on YouTube and TikTok several years after its release.
Background and commercial performance The song rose to prominence following a 2019 fan video on YouTube, of Jennifer Connelly in John Hughes' 1991 film Career Opportunities. In 2021, it later went viral on TikTok. "After Dark" peaked at number 195 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, becoming Mr.Kitty's first entry on the Billboard charts. On January 1, 2025, it received a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.
Charts + Chart performance for "After Dark" Chart (2022) Peakposition Global 200 (Billboard) 195
Certifications and sales
Release history + Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various March 20, 2026 Culttastic remix Positive Loss
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