Somebody (Latto song)
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| Single by Latto | ||||
| Released | May 16, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 3:22 | |||
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"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.
Content
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 25 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 18 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 16 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 13 |
References
[edit]- ^ Williams, Aaron (May 16, 2025). "Latto Really Needs 'Somebody' In Her Romantic New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c Bernstein, Elaina (May 16, 2025). "Latto Samples Aaliyah on New Single, "Somebody"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Trapp, Malcolm (May 16, 2025). "Latto Is Bringing In Summer Early With Her Aaliyah-Flipping Single "Somebody"". Rap-Up. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Paul, Larisha (May 16, 2025). "Latto Wants a Summer Love on New Single 'Somebody'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Williams, Aaron (May 16, 2025). "Latto Takes A Tropical Vacation In Her Revealing 'Somebody' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Alston, Trey (June 1, 2025). "Latto Wears an Ultra Rare Cartier Watch in 'Somebody' Video". Complex. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 23, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ "Latto Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "Latto Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Latto Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2025.