Need to Know
"Need to Know" is a song by Doja Cat. It was released on June 11, 2021 as the first promotional single from her third album, Planet Her.[1][2]
| "Need to Know" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Doja Cat | |
| from Planet Her" | |
| Released | June 11, 2021 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Dr. Luke |
| "Need to Know" at YouTube | |
Background
On June 9, 2021, Doja Cat officially announced the release of "Need to Know" with a short clip of its music video.[2][3]
Composition and lyrics
"Need to Know" was described as a "bass-heavy R&B" song.[4] In the song's lyrics, Doja Cat looks for a new love interest while trying to understand if they have a mutual agreement and understanding.[5] Some people described the song as "fiery", saying that Doja Cat "turns up the heat" and "takes it to the bedroom".[6][7]
Reactions
Meaghan Garvey of Billboard noted that the song shows Doja Cat's femininity and her sense of humor.[8]
Music video
The music video was released the same day as the song. The clip was directed by Miles & AJ and shows Doja Cat as an alien partying during a night out, also featuring appearances by Grimes and Ryan Destiny.[9][10] Doja Cat and her directors used Blade Runner and Fifth Element as inspirations while creating the music video. The setting for the music video was made, instead of using a green screen.
References
- ↑ Triscari, Caleb. Doja Cat announces new single 'Need To Know'. NME (June 9, 2021). Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kaufman, Gil. Doja Cat Teases New Single 'Need to Know' With a Futuristic Clip: Watch. Billboard (June 10, 2021). Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ↑ White, Caitlin. Doja Cat Teased New Single ’Need To Know’ With A Space Age Clip. Uproxx (June 9, 2021). Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ↑ Sacher, Andrew. Doja Cat shares video for new song "Need To Know," new album 'Planet Her' out this month. BrooklynVegan (June 11, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ↑ Doja Cat tells us what we ‘Need To Know’ in new song lyrics. Capital London (June 11, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ↑ Marie, Erika. Doja Cat Turns Up The Heat On "Need To Know". HotNewHipHop (June 11, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ↑ Doja Cat Drops New Song 'Need to Know'. Rap-Up (June 10, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ↑ Garvey, Meaghan. Can't Stop the Feline: How Doja Cat Took Pop to a New Dimension. Billboard (June 10, 2021). Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ↑ Blistein, Jon. Doja Cat Blasts Back to the Future in New ‘Need to Know’ Video. Rolling Stone (June 11, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ↑ Close, Paris. Doja Cat Brings Grimes, Ryan Destiny To Outer Space In 'Need To Know' Video. iHeartRadio (June 11, 2021). Retrieved June 11, 2021.