Need (song)

This article is about the Keltiey song. For other songs, see Need (disambiguation) § Arts and entertainment.

"Need"
Single by Keltiey
from the album B2B
Released	July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
Recorded	2021
Genre	Jersey club
Label	Geffen Cinematic
Songwriter(s)	Kelscie Moore
Producer(s)	1jae Jonny Shipes Skaiwater
Keltiey singles chronology
"Need" (2022) "Dumiri" (2022)
Music video
"Need" on YouTube

"Need" is the debut single by the American musician Keltiey, originally released in 2021, later re-released on July 21, 2022, through Geffen Records. The production was handled by Jonny Shipes, 1jae and Skaiwater. It gained virality on social media platforms including TikTok. The track was later included in her debut studio album B2B (2023). Classified as a jersey club song, "Need" is reminiscent of fast pumps and fizzy synths.

Composition

"Need" was originally released in 2021, ^[1] later re-released on July 21, 2022, through Geffen Records. ^{[2] [3]} The song later gained virality on social media platforms including TikTok. ^{[2] [4]} The song is distinguished by its fast thumping and effervescent synths found in its Jersey dance beat. ^[3] Keltiey composed the song in her bedroom. ^[5]

References

1. Vigil, Dom (July 2, 2023). "keltiey & skaiwater Team Up on New Single, kn0". Prelude Press. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
2. Schade, Alessandra (March 15, 2023). "Y2K Darlings Keltiey and Emma Rogue Get Thrifty Together". Paper Magazine . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
3. Getachew, Samuel (November 23, 2023). "Keltiey Refuses to be Pinned Down". Office Magazine . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
4. Wang, Steffanee (June 30, 2023). "Keltiey & Skaiwater Clear Up Relationship Qs On Kn0". Nylon . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
5. LaBrec, Alex (March 20, 2025). "FEATURE: keltiey Films Debut Music Video for Need". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. Retrieved June 20, 2025.