A!MS is back with an uplifting new release, "Need Somebody", enlisting UK rap's golden boy ArrDee for a genre-splicing celebratory anthem. Out now and oozing in hot Afrobeats flavor, it's easily a standout track from A!MS' eagerly anticipated new LP, "Peak Season," and it sounds exactly like peak vibes, peak energy, and peak teamwork.
With "Need Somebody", A!MS doubles down on his signature genre-blending approach that he's dubbed with pride as "Global Street." It's a sound that bridges countless musical vernaculars, rhythmic yet exquisite, streetwise yet soulful, and here, it's lifted by the irresistible interplay between him and ArrDee. The pair serves a slick cocktail of sticky hooks, bold-faced flows, and melodic precision that make this song part anthem, part escape route.
This is part of a larger story. A!MS's previous single "Light & Love" featuring Julian Marley reached over 5 million streams and has been entered by the Recording Academy for consideration in the Best Global Music Performance category for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards. Already garnering support from industry heavyweights such as Billboard, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, BET, and even the Bob Marley estate, A!MS is obviously establishing himself in the realm of sounding meets soul.
Despite the beat's edgy undercurrent, at the heart of "Need Somebody" lies a story that transcends a song about finding light in connection, about seeking a haven in a chaotic world, and about the invigorating power of togetherness. Golden Boy at Columbia also provides gold-plated production, and Stige offers additional writing, the rhythmic heart of a sun-streaked dance beat that's tailor-made for late-night drives, festival stages, and dance floors alike.
"Need Somebody" is a frank cultural statement, bound in rhythm, passion, and purpose. And if this is any preview of what's to come for "Peak Season," we're looking at A!MS go global. Whether or not you are an Afrobeats or UK rap fan, or simply in need of a getaway, you don't want to remove this one from your rotation.
Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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July 18, 2025
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