Prime Picks: “Need 2 Know” by LAYA
From confusing to connection, this is LAYA’s plea for clarity.
After making our Best R&B Albums of 2022 with her project, Um, Hello, LAYA releases her second single to the upcoming EP, Bet That, with “Need 2 Know.” This song reverts to her 90s-inspired vibe after setting the tone with her summertime up-tempo banger, “F’d Up,” which is still in heavy rotation. The production, handled by Chad Paul and Dante Carter, complements the song’s theme, providing a smooth R&B backdrop that enhances LAYA’s vocal delivery.
“Started with a text / But you don’t get the message” sets the tone for a song that addresses confusion and a desire for clarity in a relationship. The hook, with its repetitive plea of “I need 2 know, know, know, know, know,” becomes an anthem for anyone seeking truth and transparency. LAYA’s vocal performance is powerful and vulnerable, conveying a sense of longing and frustration. It’s a must-listen single that speaks to the universal desire for honesty and connection in human interactions.