LOS ANGELES, CA- When a press release lists names like Destructo, MxNxStxR (aka Ty Dolla $ign), Thundercat, and Channel Tres on the same track, you don’t hesitate — you press play. What follows is “What You Need,” a finely engineered groove bomb tailor-made for the club, blending the sleaze and elegance of disco-funk with a West Coast cool that practically sweats swagger.
Co-produced by Destructo and MxNxStxR, the track is the result of years of overlap and cross-collaboration between these four visionaries. The idea first emerged in the middle of the pandemic — born out of LA lockdown sessions — and now arrives as a testament to delayed gratification. The chemistry is undeniable. This is not a “feat.” in name only — it’s a fully realized ensemble moment.
Thundercat leads with buttery falsetto vocals and thick basslines that add a cosmic warmth to the track. Fans of his earlier dancefloor excursions like “Oh Sheit, It’s X” will immediately feel at home. Channel Tres follows with his usual baritone finesse, delivering a verse with effortless poise that glides over the beat like a limousine pulling into a velvet-roped lounge.
Destructo and MxNxStxR lay down a beat that is as precise as it is polished — a subtle nod to French touch textures while still rooted in the dirty funk of LA. This isn’t a banger trying to peak your senses with brute force; it’s a slow burn, a mood-setter, the kind of track that gets played twice in a row before anyone notices.
“What You Need” is clean, infectious, and soaked in musical pedigree. With every artist involved operating at the top of their form, this is one of those rare collabs that lives up to its lineup. It’s what you need — and more.
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