Released 20 May 2016 Length 3:27 | Genre Europop, dance-pop Label Warner Bros. | |
Format CD single, digital download Writer(s) Orville Burrell, Enrique Iglesias, Andre Fennell, Nadir Khayat, Sean Douglas, Rosina Russell, Jakob Erikson, Martin James, Mehdi Bouamer | ||
"Don't You Need Somebody" is a 2016 song by producer RedOne that features collective vocals by Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah and Shaggy. It was released on May 20, 2016 online as a lead single from an anticipated full album later in 2016.
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Music video
An official music video was released on Aug 1st, 2016 on RedOne's official channel on YouTube. The video directed by Derek Pike features RedOne gathering people from all walks of life to come together for a party in the city streets. The previously released "friends and family" video includes footage of RedOne with his son, the four featured artists Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah and Shaggy performing the song alongside a host of other personalities pitching in with video footage including singers Akon, Thanh Bùi (of the band North), Aseel Omran, Moroccan rapper and producer Ali B , Maître Gims, Jennifer Lopez, John Mamann, Alex Sparrow, David A. Stewart (of the Eurythmics), Kaya Stewart, Jay McGuiness (of The Wanted), French Montana, Tal, The Band Perry, songwriter Bibi Bourelly and Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf , as well as actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, actor/singer Max Schneider, actress Milla Jovovich, actress/singer Priyanka Chopra, actor/singer Kevin McHale, artist Mr. Brainwash, comedian Howie Mandel, dancer Aliona Vilani, dermatologist Dr. Simon Ourian, media personalities Simo Benbachir (aka Simobb), Perez Hilton, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest, TV personality Kaitlyn Bristowe, model Kristina Bazan, and famous sports personalities who pitched in with their own segments including Blaise Matuidi, David Luiz, Rafael Nadal, Josh Norman, Mesut Özil, James Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo and others.
Track listing
Digital download
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) - 3:27
Remixes – EP
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) [Josh Bernstein – Rannix remix] – 3:11
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) [Dash Berlin remix] – 3:02
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) [Ishi remix] – 3:32
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) [Savi x Lema remix] – 3:41
- "Don't You Need Somebody" (feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah & Shaggy) [Tropixx Island House remix] – 3:28
Other versions
With popularity of the song, language versions are being launched. For the Arab World, a bilingual Arabic/English version was launched by RedOne featuring Enrique Iglesias, Shaggy and for the Arabic section the singer Aseel Omran.