"Don't You Need Somebody" | ||||
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Single by RedOne featuring Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah and Shaggy | ||||
Released | 20 May 2016 | |||
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Length | 3:27 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Producer(s) | RedOne | |||
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R. City singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't You Need Somebody" on YouTube | ||||
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"Don't You Need Somebody" (Friends of RedOne's Version) on YouTube |
"Don't You Need Somebody" is a song by Moroccan record producer RedOne that features collective vocals by Enrique Iglesias,R. City,Serayah,and Shaggy. It was released on 20 May 2016.
An official music video was released on 1 August 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. [1]
The previously released Friends of RedOne's Version of the video released on 9 June 2016,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 record producer Ali B,Maître Gims,German YouTuber Bianca Heinicke,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 and singer Max Schneider,actress Milla Jovovich,actress and singer Priyanka Chopra,actor and 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. [2]
Digital download
Digital download
Remixes –EP
Cahill Remix
With the popularity of the song,language versions are being launched. For the Arab world,a bilingual Arabic and English version was launched by RedOne featuring Enrique Iglesias,Shaggy and for the Arabic section the singer Aseel Omran.
Chart (2016–18) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [3] | 14 |
Ecuador (National-Report) [4] | 47 |
France (SNEP) [5] | 150 |
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) [6] | 5 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) [7] | 3 |
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [8] | 16 |
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) [9] | 2 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [10] | 18 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [11] | 7 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [12] | 19 |
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [13] | 32 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [14] | 37 |
Chart (2016) | Position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [15] | 53 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [16] | 98 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Sweden (GLF) [17] | 3×Platinum | 120,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [18] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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