A!MS is returning, and it’s not just with a whimper. Joined on the track by the ever-charismatic ArrDee, they provide a summer-soaked single, “Need Somebody.” This is a bright and breezy dance cut that bounces through the midst of summer. This song is a warm welcome into A!MS’s evolving universe is saturated in Afrobeats swing, U.K. rap swagger, and irresistible feel-good vibes.
The track rides Afrobeats’ bounce but sports a distinctive surface, which A!MS confidently describes as “Global Street,” a genre he has been constructing, brick by brick, on his forthcoming album, “Peak Season.” One can hear the international spirit resonating at every beat, thanks to the crystal-clear production by Columbia’s Golden Boy and the verbal precision of Stige. The chemistry between A!MS and ArrDee is immediate, easy, and electric. They talk from various lanes, but their energy floats on the same wave.
There’s a feeling of movement in this record, of a late-night break for the neon-lit streets or a beachside interlude just as the sun is dipping. It’s music of movement, of joy, of release. “Need Somebody“ is a song that is really about being a product of escape and upliftment, as well as a look at the idea that we need a person for connection, yet also a reminder to just let go and be carefree, dancing your heart out. And that’s a truly universal theme, the one this track does so well, smack in the head and the heart, but you gotta dance.
A!MS is gradually working its way towards global awareness. With his previous track, “Light & Love,” featuring Julian Marley, having garnered over 5 million streams and sparked GRAMMY buzz, it’s clear that “Peak Season” is a game changer. From BBC and BET to SiriusXM and Billboard, it’s clear that the industry is watching. This isn’t just a summer hit. It’s a statement. With “Need Somebody”, A!MS and ArrDee have soundtracked your season and, perhaps, just about maybe given us a dash of something Grammy-worthy to beat a path around in the year.
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