I Wanna Know (RL Grime song)
I Wanna Know is a song by American producer RL Grime.[1] The song features the vocals of American singer Daya, and was released on March 16, 2018, through WeDidit Records.[2][3]
"I Wanna Know" | ||||
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Single by RL Grime featuring Daya | ||||
from the album Nova | ||||
Released | March 16, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
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Producer(s) | RL Grime | |||
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"I Wanna Know" on YouTube |
Background and composition
In an interview, RL Grime stated: "I've been a big fan of Daya from the jump. We first met when I helped produce her latest single, "New", and have been friends since. She has an incredibly unique and powerful voice, so when I first made the song I knew she'd be perfect for it. I sent her the demo, we met up the next day, and she knocked it out the park."[4]
"I Wanna Know" was RL Grime's first release since October 2017 and was the single released from RL Grime's latest album.[5] The album was later released on July 27, 2018.[6]
The song was released to iTunes on March 16, 2018, through WeDidit Records.[7]
Music video
The music video for the song was released to YouTube on Daya's channel on May 30, 2018.[8]
The video was set in the early 1990s, comprising Daya and a group of girls dancing at an old motel. The video was directed by Megan Park and celebrates female empowerment.[9][10]
In an interview, Daya explains: "I love the angle that Megan took on the messaging of the song; she took the desperation and hopelessness of the lyrics and spun them into more of an empowering feel through the gathering of supportive females in the space. Between that and the obvious early 90s references in the wardrobe and props, I think it was the most colorful and exciting shoot I’ve done to date. Excited for the world to see."[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | March 16, 2018 | Digital download |
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References
- "RL Grime Drops Brand New Single "I Wanna Know" feat. Daya - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. 2018-03-16. Archived from the original on 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime links up with Daya for new single, 'I Wanna Know' from upcoming sophomore album". Dancing Astronaut. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime - I Wanna Know Featuring Daya Official Video". www.muxicbeats.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime Goes Pop With Daya on 'I Wanna Know': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime Drops New Track With Daya "I Wanna Know"". EDM Identity. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- Meadow, Matthew (2018-07-27). "RL Grime Drops Career-Defining Album 'NOVA,' One Of This Year's Best". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- "I Wanna Know (feat. Daya) - Single by RL Grime on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- "RL Grime - I Wanna Know feat. Daya (Official Music Video) - YouTube". iTunes Store. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- "RL Grime, Daya Relive '90s Childhoods in 'I Wanna Know' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "Go Back in Time with Daya and RL Grime in the Video for "I Wanna Know" [WATCH]". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime & Daya Share Empowering Music Video For "I Wanna Know"". The Nexus of All Things DJ. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- "RL Grime Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- Middleton, Ryan (2018-03-16). "Rl Grime Says New Album Is Done, Shares First Single I Wanna Know'". Magnetic Mag. Archived from the original on 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2018-09-14.