Somebody (Latto song)

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"Somebody"
Latto - Somebody.jpg
Single by Latto
ReleasedMay 16, 2025
Genre
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Pooh Beatz
  • Go Grizzly
  • London Jae
  • Yepes
  • Kudo
  • BassKid
  • Bren
Latto singles chronology
"Blick Sum (Remix)"
(2025)		"Somebody"
(2025)
Music video
"Somebody" on YouTube

"Somebody" is a single by American rapper Latto, released on May 16, 2025. It contains a sample of "Are You That Somebody?" by Aaliyah and was produced by Pooh Beatz, Go Grizzly, London Jae, Bryan Yepes, Rex Kudo, BassKid and Bren.

Contents

Content

In the song, Latto raps over a "vibey, laid-back beat" about finding a person she can love and trust. [1] [2] She interpolates "Are You That Somebody?" on the chorus, crooning "I really need somebody / Tell me you that somebody / I don't care about your bodies / Uh, love the way you touch my body". [3] [4] [5]

Critical reception

Bryson "Boom" Paul of HotNewHipHop stated, "By mixing 90s R&B flavor with her trademark confidence, Latto's evolving — not just as a rapper but as a full-blown artist. 'Somebody' ain't just a single; it's a statement that she can talk slick, talk soft, and still make it bang." [2]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. It was directed by Latto's sister Brooklyn Nikole and shot in Jamaica. The clip sees Latto sunbathing on a bamboo raft in a river, [4] [5] [6] and lounging in the sand, [5] surrounded by tropical scenery [7] and lush greenery. She wears a skimpy bikini [6] and limited-edition rose gold, diamond Cartier Crash watch. [8] The video features a cameo from Jamaican DJ Popcaan, [3] [4] [6] [8] who plays her love interest. [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Somebody"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [9] 25
US Billboard Hot 100 [10] 94
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [11] 18
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [12] 11
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [13] 8

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Aaron (May 16, 2025). "Latto Really Needs 'Somebody' In Her Romantic New Single". Uproxx . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 Paul, Bryson "Boom" (May 16, 2025). "Latto Lives By If You Don't Know, You Better Ask "Somebody" In New Track". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Bernstein, Elaina (May 16, 2025). "Latto Samples Aaliyah on New Single, "Somebody"". Hypebeast . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Trapp, Malcolm (May 16, 2025). "Latto Is Bringing In Summer Early With Her Aaliyah-Flipping Single "Somebody"". Rap-Up . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Paul, Larisha (May 16, 2025). "Latto Wants a Summer Love on New Single 'Somebody'". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Williams, Aaron (May 16, 2025). "Latto Takes A Tropical Vacation In Her Revealing 'Somebody' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  7. ↑ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (May 17, 2025). "Latto Enters "Song Of The Summer" Conversation With Jamaica-Set Video For New Song "Somebody"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  8. 1 2 Alston, Trey (June 1, 2025). "Latto Wears an Ultra Rare Cartier Watch in 'Somebody' Video". Complex . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 23, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Latto Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Latto Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Latto Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
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