What I Need (Hayley Kiyoko song)

"What I Need" is a song by American singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko featuring artist Kehlani. It was released as a single on May 31, 2018, along with an accompanying music video.

"What I Need"
Single by Hayley Kiyoko featuring Kehlani
from the album Expectations
ReleasedMay 31, 2018 (2018-05-31)
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:40
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Hayley Kiyoko
  • Brandon Colbein
  • Nick Bailey
  • Jonathan Dorr
  • Kehlani Parrish
Producer(s)
  • Hayley Kiyoko
  • Jonathan Dorr
Hayley Kiyoko singles chronology
"Curious"
(2018)
"What I Need"
(2018)
"Headcase"
(2019)
Kehlani singles chronology
"Playinwitme"
(2018)
"What I Need"
(2018)
"Ring"
(2018)
Music video
"What I Need" on YouTube

Music video

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A music video, directed by Kiyoko, was released concurrently with the single.[2] As of June 2024, the video has garnered over 50 million views.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Davis, Arianna. "How Hayley Kiyoko Became Pop Music's "Lesbian Jesus"". Refinery29. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  2. ^ Gaca, Anna (May 31, 2018). "Video: Hayley Kiyoko – "What I Need" ft. Kehlani". Spin.
  3. ^ "Hayley Kiyoko - "What I Need" (feat. Kehlani) [Official Video]". YouTube. May 31, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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