Need To Know (feat. Chance The Rapper) -
"Need to Know" is a track by featuring Chance the Rapper , released on February 26, 2016. It is the eighth song on their second studio album, This Unruly Mess I've Made . Song Themes & Composition
The track is a piano-driven, reflective piece that explores the pressures of fame, fatherhood, and staying true to oneself. Need To Know (feat. Chance The Rapper)
He opens with a critique of capitalism, the superficiality of social media, and the "half-truths" told in the industry. He speaks on the struggle of identity and the temptation to find meaning through material purchases like "Louis duffel bags" and "Jordans". "Need to Know" is a track by featuring
Chance delivers the hook and the second verse, where he shifts the focus to his daughter. He expresses anxiety about raising a girl in a society that often objectifies women and admits to seeing more of his own father in himself as he grows older. He opens with a critique of capitalism, the
Music reviewers noted the song for its "existential chronicling" and the strong chemistry between the artists. Many listeners felt that Chance’s performance was a standout, with some critics suggesting he "stole the show".
