Editing Need to Know (Doja Cat song)

{{Short description|2021 single by Doja Cat}}
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{{Infobox song
| name          = Need to Know
| cover         = Doja Cat - Need To Know.jpeg
| alt           = Doja Cat with a blue skin color, reclining against a red couch with her legs spread out. Behind the couch stands white text in a minimalist font, spelling out Doja Cat's name. In the same font, the song title "Need To Know" is printed in red and located on the couch, between Doja Cat's legs.
| type          = single
| length        = 3:30
| genre         = [[Trap music|Trap]]
| artist        = [[Doja Cat]]
| album         = [[Planet Her]]
| released      = August 31, 2021<!-- STOP changing the date to June 11. It was just a promotional single release, and since now the song is classified as a single, infobox follows the date when it was released as a full single - here it was by impacting rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States on August 31. -->
| label         = * [[Kemosabe Records|Kemosabe]]
* [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| producer      = Dr. Luke
| writer        = * Amala Dlamini
* [[Dr. Luke|Lukasz Gottwald]]
| prev_title    = [[You Right]]
| prev_year     = 2021
| next_title    = [[Woman (Doja Cat song)|Woman]]
| next_year     = 2021
| misc          = {{External music video|type=single|{{YouTube|dI3xkL7qUAc|"Need to Know"}}}}
}}

"'''Need to Know'''" is a song by American rapper and singer [[Doja Cat]], from her third studio album, ''[[Planet Her]]'' (2021). Written by Doja Cat and producer [[Dr. Luke]], the song was initially released through [[Kemosabe Records|Kemosabe]] and [[RCA Records]] on June 11, 2021, as the sole promotional single from the album, and impacted American [[rhythmic contemporary]] radio stations on August 31, as the third single. A melodic [[Trap music|trap]] song characterized by raunchy lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation, it received critical acclaim for Doja Cat's versatility in her vocal delivery.

"Need to Know" was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance|Best Melodic Rap Performance]] at the [[64th Annual Grammy Awards]]. Commercially, the song reached the top 10 in eight countries, including the United States and Australia, where it has been awarded triple platinum certifications from both the [[RIAA certification|Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) and [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA). The accompanying [[music video]] explores the futuristic environment of the fictional "Planet Her" and features [[cameo appearance]]s from [[Grimes]] and [[Ryan Destiny]].

== Background and release ==
In April 2021, the song was confirmed after being mentioned during a cover story interview with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Garvey|first=Meaghan|date=April 22, 2021|title=Can't Stop the Feline: How Doja Cat Took Pop to a New Dimension|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9560274/doja-cat-billboard-cover-story-interview-2021/|access-date=September 18, 2021|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=April 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424225334/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9560274/doja-cat-billboard-cover-story-interview-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 9, 2021, Doja Cat officially announced the release of "Need to Know" via a futuristic teaser on her [[Instagram]], with the faint melody of the song briefly heard in the short clip.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|last=White|first=Caitlin|date=June 9, 2021|title=Doja Cat Teased New Single 'Need To Know' With A Space Age Clip|url=https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-teaser/|access-date=June 10, 2021|publisher=[[Uproxx]]|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628055800/https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-teaser/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly after the teaser was published, Doja Cat noted in a tweet that the song "isn't even the next single" and it was "just some shit before the next more important single comes out for you to enjoy".<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Espinoza |first=Joshua |date=June 11, 2021 |title=Doja Cat Shares New Track and Video 'Need to Know' Ahead of Upcoming Album |url=https://www.complex.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-video |access-date=June 17, 2021 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195934/https://www.complex.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-video |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":11">{{cite web|last=Chelosky|first=Danielle|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat – 'Need To Know'|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2150732/doja-cat-need-to-know/music/|access-date=June 11, 2021|work=[[Stereogum]]|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616085817/https://www.stereogum.com/2150732/doja-cat-need-to-know/music/|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was officially released to [[List of streaming media services|streaming platforms]] at midnight [[Time zone|local time]] on June 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|last=Triscari|first=Caleb|date=June 9, 2021|title=Doja Cat announces new single 'Need To Know'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/doja-cat-announces-new-single-need-to-know-2964268|access-date=June 10, 2021|website=[[NME]]|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611154428/https://www.nme.com/news/music/doja-cat-announces-new-single-need-to-know-2964268|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=June 10, 2021 |title=Doja Cat Teases New Single 'Need to Know' With a Futuristic Clip: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9584795/doja-cat-teases-new-song-need-to-know-video |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 10, 2021 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612215804/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9584795/doja-cat-teases-new-song-need-to-know-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly before the song's release, Doja Cat had officially announced the release of the parent album ''Planet Her'', and revealed its track listing and album art.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Langford |first=Jackson |date=2021-06-10 |title=Doja Cat reveals 'Planet Her' tracklist, with features from Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and more |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/doja-cat-reveals-planet-her-tracklist-with-features-from-ariana-grande-the-weeknd-and-more-2965134 |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=NME |archive-date=June 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610045254/https://www.nme.com/news/music/doja-cat-reveals-planet-her-tracklist-with-features-from-ariana-grande-the-weeknd-and-more-2965134 |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2021, she performed the song in a pre-recorded video for [[Vevo]].<ref>{{cite web|last=White|first=Caitlin|date=August 6, 2021|title=Doja Cat Heads To The Desert For A Live Performance Of 'Need To Know'|url=https://uproxx.com/pop/doja-cat-need-to-know-live-performance-vevo/|access-date=August 25, 2021|publisher=Uproxx|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825123305/https://uproxx.com/pop/doja-cat-need-to-know-live-performance-vevo/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Need to Know" impacted [[rhythmic contemporary]] radio in the United States, as the album's third single on August 31, 2021.<ref name="rhythmic radio" />

== Composition and lyrics ==

"Need to Know" is a [[Trap music|trap]]-[[Pop music|pop]]<ref name=":14" /> song with elements of bass-heavy [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat shares video for new song 'Need To Know,' new album ''Planet Her'' out this month|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/doja-cat-shares-new-song-need-to-know-new-album-planet-her-out-this-month/|access-date=June 11, 2021|website=[[BrooklynVegan]]|archive-date=June 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619032051/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/doja-cat-shares-new-song-need-to-know-new-album-planet-her-out-this-month/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[disco]].<ref name="vinyl" /> Written by Doja Cat and its producer [[Dr. Luke]],<ref name="Tidal">{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/186910793/credits|title=Doja Cat / Need to Know / Credits|publisher=[[Tidal (service)|Tidal]]|access-date=June 11, 2021|archive-date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626044416/https://listen.tidal.com/album/186910793/credits|url-status=live}}</ref> the song was described as a "grinding sex jam",<ref name=NME2021/> driven by a "crisp"<ref name=":4">{{cite magazine|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Blasts Back to the Future in New 'Need to Know' Video|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/doja-cat-need-to-know-music-video-1182652/|access-date=June 11, 2021|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615123916/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/doja-cat-need-to-know-music-video-1182652/|url-status=live}}</ref> rhythm of "trap snares", and "sharp" drums,<ref name=":4" /> over "a hard-knocking bass"<ref>{{cite web|last=Okon|first=Wongo|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat's 'Need To Know' Is A Euphoric Step Towards 'Planet Her'|url=https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-planet-her/|access-date=June 17, 2021|publisher=Uproxx|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195757/https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-need-to-know-planet-her/|url-status=live}}</ref> and atmospheric, "neon-lit", futuristic [[synthesizer]]s.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Wohlmacher|first=John|date=June 28, 2021|title=Album Review: Doja Cat – Planet Her|url=https://beatsperminute.com/album-review-doja-cat-planet-her/|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=[[Beats Per Minute (website)|Beats Per Minute]]|archive-date=July 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711035102/https://beatsperminute.com/album-review-doja-cat-planet-her/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Joe|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat drops intergalactic new single 'Need To Know' and shares more about her upcoming record|url=https://www.gigwise.com/news/3399840/doja-cat-drops-intergalactic-new-single-need-to-know-and-shares-more-about-her-upcoming-record|access-date=June 17, 2021|website=[[Gigwise]]|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201422/https://www.gigwise.com/news/3399840/doja-cat-drops-intergalactic-new-single-need-to-know-and-shares-more-about-her-upcoming-record|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{cite web |last=Ahlgrim |first=Callie |date=June 26, 2021 |title=Every song on Doja Cat's new album 'Planet Her,' ranked from worst to best |url=https://www.insider.com/doja-cat-planet-her-songs-ranked-best-worst-2021-6 |access-date=July 14, 2021 |website=[[Insider (website)|Insider]] |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721155917/https://www.insider.com/doja-cat-planet-her-songs-ranked-best-worst-2021-6 |url-status=live }}</ref> Doja Cat delivers her "usual blend of ethereal vocals and melodically harsh raps", as well as "shrill" background vocals.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Gives Us Sexy Alien From Planet Her On Track "Need To Know"|url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/06/11/doja-cat-need-to-know-planet-her/|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[Wonderland (magazine)|Wonderland]]|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805205928/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/06/11/doja-cat-need-to-know-planet-her/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lyrically, she explores her pursuit of a new love interest or sexual partner whilst trying to determine if they have mutual agreement and understanding.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat tells us what we 'Need To Know' in new song lyrics|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/doja-cat-need-to-know-song-lyrics/|access-date=June 11, 2021|publisher=[[Capital London]]|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611112647/https://www.capitalfm.com/news/doja-cat-need-to-know-song-lyrics/|url-status=live}}</ref> A celebration of sexuality, Doja Cat fantasizes about her sexual desires.<ref>{{cite web|last=Serrano|first=Athena|date=June 25, 2020|title=Doja Cat's Planet Her Has a Song For Every Mood|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3178634/doja-cat-planet-her-mood-music/|access-date=July 14, 2021|publisher=[[MTV News]]|archive-date=July 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714123533/http://www.mtv.com/news/3178634/doja-cat-planet-her-mood-music/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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<ref name="NME2021">{{cite web|last=Levine|first=Nick|date=June 25, 2021|title=Doja Cat – 'Planet Her' review: pop-rapper enters her imperial phase|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/doja-cat-planet-her-review-2978431|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=NME|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628073447/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/doja-cat-planet-her-review-2978431|url-status=live}}</ref> She recalled to have been inebriated while writing the song in studio.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dickson |first=E. J. |date=December 16, 2021 |title=Doja Cat DGAF If You Read This* |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/doja-cat-planet-her-tour-mooo-dr-luke-say-so-1269896/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=December 16, 2021 |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113185303/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/doja-cat-planet-her-tour-mooo-dr-luke-say-so-1269896/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The song was considered distinguishable by its "raunchy" lyrics in which the rapper describes her "bedroom antics".<ref name=":1" /> Some critics described the track as "seductive" and "fiery", noting that Doja Cat "turns up the heat" and "takes it to the bedroom".<ref>{{cite web|last=Marie|first=Erika|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Turns Up The Heat On 'Need To Know'|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/doja-cat-turns-up-the-heat-on-need-to-know-new-song.1991587.html|access-date=June 11, 2021|publisher=[[HotNewHipHop]]|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611145127/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/doja-cat-turns-up-the-heat-on-need-to-know-new-song.1991587.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=June 10, 2021|title=Doja Cat Drops New Song 'Need to Know'|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/06/10/doja-cat-need-to-know/|access-date=June 11, 2021|website=[[Rap-Up]]|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611050532/https://www.rap-up.com/2021/06/10/doja-cat-need-to-know/|url-status=live}}</ref> Paris Close of [[iHeartRadio]] commented that she delivers "a salvo of erotic verses nonstop, only stopping to catch her breath in soft, sensual whispers and climactic coos".<ref name=":2">{{cite news|last=Close|first=Paris|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Brings Grimes, Ryan Destiny To Outer Space In 'Need To Know' Video|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-06-11-doja-cat-brings-grimes-ryan-destiny-to-outer-space-in-need-to-know-video/|access-date=June 11, 2021|publisher=[[iHeartRadio]]|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611145329/https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-06-11-doja-cat-brings-grimes-ryan-destiny-to-outer-space-in-need-to-know-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jon Blistein of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' noted that Doja Cat's rap verses "lean into delightfully lurid punchlines".<ref name=":4" /> Imogen Lawlor of ''Vinyl Chapters'' wrote that her "triplet flow is layered over... disco production, segueing seamlessly into a[n]... electronic UFO melody".<ref name="vinyl">{{cite web|last=Lawlor|first=Imogen|date=June 28, 2021|title=Doja Cat: Planet Her - Album Review|url=https://www.vinylchapters.com/doja-cat-planet-her-album-review/|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=Vinyl Chapters|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190615/https://www.vinylchapters.com/doja-cat-planet-her-album-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==
"Need to Know" was released to widespread critical acclaim. ''[[Vulture.com|Vulture]]'' crowned "Need to Know" as the best song of 2021 and deemed it "the best showcase of all the talents [Doja Cat]'s possessed for years", praising her "vocal contortionism" and "overflowing charisma".<ref name=":14">{{cite web |last=Curto |first=Justin |date=December 14, 2021 |title=The Best Songs of 2021 |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/best-songs-2021.html |access-date=December 14, 2021 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |archive-date=April 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408222704/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-songs-2021.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In an album review for [[Uproxx]], Bianca Gracie crowned "Need to Know" as the best song on ''Planet Her'' and described it as "an otherworldly joyride driven by the mad scientist that is Doja Cat", whom she proclaimed was "in true alien form" as she simultaneously channeled "a raunchy freak, cooing baby, helium sucker, and frantic spitter over a galaxy of ice-cold trap melodies."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gracie|first=Bianca|date=June 25, 2021|title=Doja Cat's 'Planet Her' Cements Her Weirdo Pop Star Status|url=https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-planet-her-review/|access-date=July 13, 2021|website=Uproxx|archive-date=July 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713172818/https://uproxx.com/music/doja-cat-planet-her-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> Meaghan Garvey of ''Billboard'' said that the song celebrates Doja Cat's femininity and revels in her sense of humor.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Garvey |first=Meaghan |date=June 10, 2021 |title=Can't Stop the Feline: How Doja Cat Took Pop to a New Dimension |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9560274/doja-cat-billboard-cover-story-interview-2021 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 10, 2021 |quote=celebrating her femininity and reveling in her sense of humor on tracks like “Need To Know.” (“I heard from a friend of a friend/That d--k is a 10 out of 10!”) |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422140424/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9560274/doja-cat-billboard-cover-story-interview-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Writing for the same magazine, Jason Lipshutz noted that "Need to Know" is "rife with thinly veiled innuendos and sexual demands" and it "features one of Doja Cat's most liberated vocal performances -- singing, rapping, pleading, crooning, remaining singular in her delivery and utterly fearless on the microphone".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=June 11, 2021 |title=First Stream: New Music From Polo G, Lorde, Migos, Doja Cat and More |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9585965/first-stream-polo-g-lorde-migos-doja-cat/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 21, 2021 |archive-date=June 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625202442/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9585965/first-stream-polo-g-lorde-migos-doja-cat |url-status=live }}</ref> In ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s review of the album, ''Billboard'' staff deemed the song "a prime example of how Doja doesn’t solely rely on the shock value of her lyrics to make her songs click; the theatricality of her delivery and vocal performances are what truly carry this song and the rest of Planet Her.".<ref name=":12">{{cite magazine |date=June 25, 2021 |title=Every Song Ranked on Doja Cat's 'Planet Her': Critic's List |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9592632/doja-cat-planet-her-every-song-ranked |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 4, 2021 |quote=Released as the first promotional single for Planet Her |archive-date=June 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629164416/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9592632/doja-cat-planet-her-every-song-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2021, "Need to Know" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for [[MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer|Song of the Summer]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 9, 2021 |title=2021 MTV VMAs Winners: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2021-mtv-vmas-winners-list-9628303/ |access-date=August 6, 2022 |publisher=Billboard |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611195054/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2021-mtv-vmas-winners-list-9628303/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, the song received a nomination at the [[64th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Best Melodic Rap Performance]].<ref name="grammy">{{cite web |last=Hussey |first=Allison |date=November 23, 2021 |title=Grammy Nominations 2022: Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and Billie Eilish Lead Nominees |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/grammy-nominations-2022-olivia-rodrigo-doja-cat-and-billie-eilish-lead-nominees/ |access-date=November 26, 2021 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |quote=and "Need to Know" is nominated in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124135852/https://pitchfork.com/news/grammy-nominations-2022-olivia-rodrigo-doja-cat-and-billie-eilish-lead-nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Commercial performance ==
As a promotional single, "Need to Know" debuted at number 38 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], falling 17 spots to number 66 the following week. In November 2021, the song rose to the top 10 of the Hot 100 for the first time, reaching number 9 and giving Doja Cat her fourth top 10.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Adele's 'Easy on Me' Rules Hot 100 for Second Week, Doja Cat's 'Need to Know' Hits Top 10 |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/adele-easy-on-me-doja-cat-need-to-know-hot-100-top-10/ |access-date=July 24, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217221608/https://www.billboard.com/pro/adele-easy-on-me-doja-cat-need-to-know-hot-100-top-10/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It peaked at number eight the following week,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Adele Leads Hot 100 for Third Week, Glass Animals Complete Record Run to Top 10 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/adele-glass-animals-hot-100-top-10-9656721/ |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |access-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624233006/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/adele-glass-animals-hot-100-top-10-9656721/ |url-status=live }}</ref> re-peaking again at that position on the chart dated January 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1483450238371348484|user=billboardcharts|title=The #Hot100 top 10 (chart dated Jan. 22, 2022)|author=billboard charts|date=January 18, 2022|access-date=July 24, 2022}}</ref> That month, the song also became Doja Cat's fourth song to top ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s [[Rhythmic (chart)|Rhythmic]] radio chart in 2021, surpassing [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] as the artist with the most number ones that year.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Anderson |first1=Trevor |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Doja Cat Passes Drake for Most Rhythmic Airplay No. 1s of 2021 |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/doja-cat-passes-drake-most-rhythmic-airplay-number-ones-2021/ |access-date=July 24, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724150651/https://www.billboard.com/pro/doja-cat-passes-drake-most-rhythmic-airplay-number-ones-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It also topped the [[Pop Airplay]] chart in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=February 1, 2022 |title=Doja Cat's 'Need to Know' Hits No. 1 on Pop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/doja-cat-need-to-know-number-one-pop-airplay-chart/ |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |access-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724150722/https://www.billboard.com/pro/doja-cat-need-to-know-number-one-pop-airplay-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2022, the song was certified [[RIAA certification|triple platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for amassing 3,000,000 certified units in the US.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callas |first=Brad |date=July 1, 2022 |title=Doja Cat Racks Up 22 New RIAA Platinum and Gold Certifications |url=https://www.complex.com/music/doja-cat-22-new-riaa-platinum-gold-certifications |access-date=July 24, 2022 |website=Complex |archive-date=August 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805205928/https://www.complex.com/music/doja-cat-22-new-riaa-platinum-gold-certifications |url-status=live }}</ref>

Elsewhere, "Need to Know" peaked at number nine in the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] in Australia,<ref name="Australia"/> where it is certified triple platinum by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA).<ref name="ARIA">Peak positions in Australia:
* For all except noted: {{Cite web|title=Discography Doja Cat|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Doja+Cat|website=australian-charts.com|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
* "Juicy": {{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/11/aria-chart-watch-551/|title=ARIA Chart Watch #551|publisher=auspOp|date=November 16, 2019|accessdate=November 16, 2019|archive-date=November 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116064110/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/11/aria-chart-watch-551/|url-status=dead}}
* "Candy": {{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/11/aria-chart-watch-553/|title=ARIA Chart Watch #553|publisher=auspOp|date=November 30, 2019|accessdate=November 30, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204073643/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/11/aria-chart-watch-553/|url-status=dead}}
* "Like That": {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 6 April 2020|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|issue=1570|date=April 6, 2020}}
* "Motive": {{cite web|url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/aria-charts-ariana-grande-and-midnight-oil-make-some-noise/|title=ARIA Charts: Ariana Grande and Midnight Oil make some noise|last=Manning|first=James|publisher=[[Mediaweek (Australia)|Mediaweek]]|date=November 8, 2020|accessdate=November 12, 2020}}
* "Dick": {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 June 2021|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1631|page=4|date=June 7, 2021}}
* "Ain't Shit": {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 6 September 2021|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1644|page=4|date=September 6, 2021}}
* "Demons": {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 September 2023|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1749|page=4|date=September 11, 2023}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, "Need to Know" debuted at number 37 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] in its opening week, becoming her seventh top 40 hit.<ref name="UK history">{{cite web|title=Doja Cat {{!}} Chart History |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/56601/doja-cat/|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627235606/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/56601/doja-cat/|url-status=dead|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|accessdate=August 2, 2022}}</ref> The song peaked at number 11 and had sold over 278,618 units in the country by October 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paine |first=Andre |date=October 21, 2021 |title=RCA's John Fleckenstein on how Doja Cat built a huge UK streaming audience with Ministry Of Sound |url=https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/rca-s-john-fleckenstein-on-how-doja-cat-built-a-huge-uk-streaming-audience-with-ministry-of-sound/084409 |access-date=July 24, 2022 |website=[[Music Week]] |language=en |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724150655/https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/rca-s-john-fleckenstein-on-how-doja-cat-built-a-huge-uk-streaming-audience-with-ministry-of-sound/084409 |url-status=live }}</ref> and later earned a platinum certification in the country from the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI) in November 2022.<ref name="BPI"/>

==Music video==
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Having been teased in the prior social media announcement,<ref name=":0" /> the accompanying [[music video]] was uploaded to [[YouTube]] soon after the song was released on streaming platforms at midnight local time on June 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=D'Shona |date=June 11, 2021 |title=Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and Doja Cat Release New Music...At The Same Time |url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/doja-cat-megan-thee-stallion-cardi-b-new-music/ |access-date=June 15, 2021 |website=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]] |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200445/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/doja-cat-megan-thee-stallion-cardi-b-new-music/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Gougoulis |first=Stacy |date=June 13, 2021 |title=Doja Cat and Grimes hit the intergalactic club in new video for 'Need to Know' |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/doja-cat-and-grimes-hit-the-intergalactic-club-in-new-video-for/13386298 |access-date=June 21, 2021 |publisher=[[Triple J]] |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613154814/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/doja-cat-and-grimes-hit-the-intergalactic-club-in-new-video-for/13386298 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was recorded over the course of a day and was directed by duo Miles Cable & AJ Favicchio with support from their production company SixTwentySix Productions.<ref name=":9"/><ref name=":10">{{cite web|last=Diaz|first=Ana|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat's newest video says gaming is hot girl shit, too|url=https://www.polygon.com/22529883/doja-cat-need-to-know-video-planet-her-unreal-engine|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202901/https://www.polygon.com/22529883/doja-cat-need-to-know-video-planet-her-unreal-engine|url-status=live}}</ref> The video takes place in the futuristic city environment of the fictional "Planet Her",<ref name=":5">{{cite web|last=English|first=Laura|date=June 13, 2021|title=Doja Cat Drops 'Need To Know' With New Video Feat. Grimes Partying On 'Planet Her'|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/doja-cat-drops-need-to-know-with-new-video-feat-grimes-partying-on-planet-her/|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[Music Feeds]]|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625081935/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/doja-cat-drops-need-to-know-with-new-video-feat-grimes-partying-on-planet-her/|url-status=live}}</ref> and follows a blue-tinted alien Doja Cat alongside a group of female alien friends played by actresses Jazelle Straka-Braxton and Josephine Pearl Leewhich, with [[cameo appearance]]s from Canadian musician [[Grimes]] and American actress [[Ryan Destiny]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Elder|first=Sajae|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat shares new video 'Need To Know'|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/06/11/doja-cat-shares-new-video-need-to-know|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[The Fader]]|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203359/https://www.thefader.com/2021/06/11/doja-cat-shares-new-video-need-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">{{cite magazine|last=Mamo|first=Heran|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Releases 'Need to Know' Single & Video: Stream It Now|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9585844/doja-cat-need-to-know-stream/|access-date=June 16, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=July 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715090425/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9585844/doja-cat-need-to-know-stream/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ana Diaz of ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' compared Doja Cat's alien persona to [[Aayla Secura]] from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise.<ref name=":10" />

The video opens with the camera flying through a 3D-animated, futuristic cityscape, before settling on a scenic shot of Doja Cat playing video games on a [[PlayStation 5]] in her underwear while drinking and lounging around with her group of friends in a 1970s-inspired apartment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medcalf |first=Caitlin |date=2021-06-09 |title=Doja Cat Shares Teaser For New Track, 'Need To Know' |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/doja-cat-shares-teaser-for-new-track-need-to-know/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=[[Music Feeds]] |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802082515/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/doja-cat-shares-teaser-for-new-track-need-to-know/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Creating 'Planet Her:' how Doja Cat brought an alien world to life with real-time CG |url=https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/creating-planet-her-how-doja-cat-brought-an-alien-world-to-life-with-real-time-cg |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=[[Unreal Engine]] |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606154333/https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/creating-planet-her-how-doja-cat-brought-an-alien-world-to-life-with-real-time-cg |url-status=live }}</ref> The scene then changes to the group inside a flying "self-driving convertible pod" [[Uber]].<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8">{{cite web|last=Waite|first=Thom|date=June 12, 2021|title=Watch Doja Cat and Grimes on an intergalactic night out in 'Need To Know'|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53174/1/doja-cat-grimes-intergalactic-night-out-need-know-uglyworldwide-princess-gollum|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[Dazed]]|archive-date=June 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613030040/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53174/1/doja-cat-grimes-intergalactic-night-out-need-know-uglyworldwide-princess-gollum|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gregory|first=Allie|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat Parties with Grimes in 'Need to Know' Video|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/doja_cat_parties_with_grimes_in_need_to_know_video|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[Exclaim!]]|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628135657/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/doja_cat_parties_with_grimes_in_need_to_know_video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":6" /> They arrive at a private, underground club hosting a variety of cyborgs and aliens, where the group dances and take [[Shooter (drink)|shots]] of smoky vapor-like alcohol.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> Doja Cat begins to flirt with a man (played by Cameron Saffle) whom she shares a dance with before giving him a [[lap dance]] in a private room.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":2" /> While later parting ways outside the club at the end of the video, she whispers something into his ear which makes his eyes light up.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hellerbach|first=Miki|date=June 12, 2021|title=Doja Cat — Need to Know|url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2021/06/music/tracks-doja-cat-need-to-know/|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=Euphoria|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203756/https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2021/06/music/tracks-doja-cat-need-to-know/|url-status=live}}</ref> Heran Mamo from ''Billboard'' posed the question, "Is he an alien? Or is he human?",<ref name=":7" /> to which Doja Cat indirectly responded on [[Twitter]] that he was a cyborg pretending to be human.<ref>{{cite web|last=Saletta|first=Emma|date=June 12, 2021|title=Doja Cat Answers Twitter's Questions Following The Release Of Her Latest Music Video|url=https://www.thethings.com/doja-cat-answers-twitters-questions-about-planet-her-following-the-release-of-her-latest-music-video/|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=TheThings|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204349/https://www.thethings.com/doja-cat-answers-twitters-questions-about-planet-her-following-the-release-of-her-latest-music-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Miles & AJ revealed that Doja Cat and her team came up with the concept for the video and maintained creative control.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":9" /> Referring to Grimes, ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' noted that "given the futuristic nature of the music video, it only makes sense to bring in an artist who seems like they're from another planet".<ref name=":6">{{cite web|last=Sanchez|first=Gabrielle|date=June 11, 2021|title=Grimes appears as an alien in Doja Cat's new video "Need To Know"|url=https://www.avclub.com/grimes-preparing-for-her-life-on-mars-with-elon-probab-1847082559|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620212522/https://www.avclub.com/grimes-preparing-for-her-life-on-mars-with-elon-probab-1847082559|url-status=live}}</ref> Grimes revealed that she agreed to take part in the video without even asking what it was beforehand,<ref>{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=Laurel|date=June 12, 2021|title=The Story Behind Grimes' Cameo In Doja Cat's New Video|url=https://www.thethings.com/the-story-behind-grimes-cameo-in-doja-cats-new-video/|access-date=June 21, 2021|website=TheThings|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204114/https://www.thethings.com/the-story-behind-grimes-cameo-in-doja-cats-new-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> writing that the shoot was "insanely fun".<ref name=":11" /> Doja Cat and her directors used ''[[Blade Runner]]'' (1982) and ''[[The Fifth Element]]'' (1997) as reference points while creating the music video.<ref name=":9" /> The set for the music video was built by production designer Jonathan Chu, as opposed to the conventional usage of a [[Chroma key|green screen]].<ref name=":9" /> Doja Cat's creative team hired Melissa Stearn as part of a team of approximately twenty artists to handle prosthetics for the video,<ref name=":9">{{cite web|last=Wang|first=Steffanee|date=June 11, 2021|title=Doja Cat's 'Need To Know' Prosthetics Required A Team Of 20|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/doja-cat-need-to-know-video-prosthetics-bts|access-date=June 17, 2021|website=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616212626/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/doja-cat-need-to-know-video-prosthetics-bts|url-status=live}}</ref> while the animators led by visual effects artist Daichi Sakane used [[Unreal Engine 4#Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4.26]] to render the cityscape sequences.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":15" /> The art direction team for the practical scenes was led by John Richoux, with assistance from production designer Jonathan Chu.<ref name=":15" />

== Charts ==
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=== Weekly charts ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Need to Know"
! scope="col"| Chart (2021–2022)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
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{{single chart|Australia|9|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=August 20, 2021|refname=Australia}}
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{{single chart|Austria|37|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=September 1, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Canada|16|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=August 17, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardcanadachrtop40|23|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=January 11, 2022}}
|-
{{single chart|Czechdigital|25|year=2021|week=34|rowheader=true|access-date=August 30, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Denmark ([[Tracklisten]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=34&y=2021&list=t40|title=Track Top-40 Uge 34, 2021|publisher=[[Hitlisten]]|access-date=September 1, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126114335/http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=34&y=2021&list=t40|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 14
|-
! scope="row"| Dominican Republic ([[:it:SodinPro|SODINPRO]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sodinpro.org/las-mas-sonadas/|title=Las más sonadas|trans-title=The most famous|access-date=May 10, 2022|publisher=[[:it:SodinPro|SODINPRO]]|language=es|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200630074510/http://sodinpro.org/las-mas-sonadas/|archive-date=June 30, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 50
|-
{{single chart|Finland|19|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| France ([[SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-la-semaine/top-albums/?semaine=33&annee=2021&categorie=Top%20Singles|title=Top Singles (Week 33, 2021)|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|access-date=August 24, 2021|archive-date=August 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823113331/http://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-la-semaine/top-albums/?semaine=33&annee=2021&categorie=Top%20Singles|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 73
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{{single chart|Germany|53|songid=2194163|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2021}}
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{{single chart|Billboardglobal200|6|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=August 31, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Greece International ([[IFPI Greece|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 35/2021|url=http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210628094439/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html|archive-date=June 28, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2021|publisher=[[IFPI Greece]]}}</ref>
| 8
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{{single chart|Hungarystream|22|year=2021|week=34|rowheader=true|access-date=September 2, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Iceland ([[Tónlistinn]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|title=Tónlistinn – Lög|trans-title=The Music – Songs|language=is|publisher=Plötutíðindi|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830013758/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|archive-date=August 30, 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 16
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! scope="row"| [[IMI International Top 20 Singles|India International Singles]] ([[Indian Music Industry|IMI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://imicharts.com/|title=IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 16th August 2021 - Week 34 of 52|publisher=[[Indian Music Industry]]|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210830140602/https://imicharts.com/}}</ref>
| 6
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{{single chart|Ireland4|8|date=20210820|rowheader=true|access-date=August 20, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Italy ([[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana|FIMI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/3/2021/34|title=Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 34|publisher=[[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana]]|language=it|access-date=August 28, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218161322/https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/3/2021/34|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 73
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! scope="row"| Lithuania ([[AGATA (organization)|AGATA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/33s/|title=2021 33-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)|language=Lithuanian|publisher=[[AGATA (organization)|AGATA]]|date=August 20, 2021|access-date=August 20, 2021|archive-date=August 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820080548/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/33s/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| Malaysia ([[RIM Charts|RIM]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/RecordingIndustryMalaysia/posts/4865742990119699?__tn__=-R|title=Top 20 Most Streamed International +Domestic Songs Week 33 (13/08/2021-19/08/2021)|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Malaysia]]|access-date=August 27, 2021|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805205935/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRecordingIndustryMalaysia%2Fposts%2F4865742990119699%3F__tn__%3D-R|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 9
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{{single chart|Dutch100|53|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand ([[Recorded Music NZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=5191|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=August 30, 2021|access-date=August 28, 2021|archive-date=August 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827223026/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=5191|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 5
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! scope="row"| Norway ([[VG-lista]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://topplista.no/charts/singles/2021-w33/|title=VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-33|publisher=[[VG-lista]]|access-date=August 20, 2021|archive-date=August 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820135301/https://topplista.no/charts/singles/2021-w33/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 14
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! scope="row"| Panama ([[:it:Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos|PRODUCE]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://producepanama.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Panama-Total-Streams-ISRC-Weekly-TOP-1000-Week-34.pdf|title=Total Streams Panama ISRC - Semana 34 (20/08/2021 to 26/08/2021)|language=es|publisher=[[:it:Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos|PRODUCE]]|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907170435/http://producepanama.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Panama-Total-Streams-ISRC-Weekly-TOP-1000-Week-34.pdf|archive-date=September 7, 2021}}</ref>
| 30
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! scope="row"| Peru ([[Unión Peruana de Productores Fonográficos|UNIMPRO]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unimpro.org/sitio/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BMAT-Total-Streams-PE-TOP-3000-Week-45.pdf|title=Total Streams Peru: Semana 45 (05/11/2021 to 11/11/2021)|language=es|publisher=[[Unión Peruana de Productores Fonográficos]]|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127142913/http://www.unimpro.org/sitio/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BMAT-Total-Streams-PE-TOP-3000-Week-45.pdf|archive-date=November 27, 2021}}</ref>
| 51
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{{single chart|Portugal|13|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=March 1, 2022}}
|-
! scope="row"| Singapore ([[Recording Industry Association Singapore|RIAS]])<ref name="SGP">{{cite web|url=https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/|title=RIAS International Top Charts|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association Singapore]]|access-date=August 24, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123454/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/|archive-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref>
| 8
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! scope="row"| Slovakia ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Singles Digitál Top 100]])<ref name="SVK">{{cite web|url=http://hitparada.ifpicr.cz/index.php?hitp=D|title=ČNS IFPI|publisher=IFPI ČR|id=Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202133 into search.|access-date=August 23, 2021|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103013427/http://hitparada.ifpicr.cz/index.php?hitp=D|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 14
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! scope="row"| South Africa ([[The Official South African Charts|TOSAC]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: 20/08/2021 to 26/08/2021|publisher=[[The Official South African Charts]]|access-date=September 14, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908193322/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|archive-date=September 8, 2021}}</ref>
| 11
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! scope="row"| Sweden ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/41?dspy=2021&dspp=34|title=Veckolista Singlar, vecka 34|publisher=[[Sverigetopplistan]]|access-date=August 27, 2021|archive-date=September 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903132436/https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/41?dspy=2021&dspp=34|url-status=live}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Switzerland|29|artist=Doja Cat|song=Need to Know|rowheader=true|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|UK|11|date=20210827|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|UKrandb|3|date=20210827|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|8|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=November 8, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|33|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=December 14, 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboarddanceairplay|12|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=February 23, 2022}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|1|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=February 1, 2022}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphopairplay|40|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=May 10, 2022}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|1|artist=Doja Cat|rowheader=true|access-date=November 2, 2021}}
|}
{{col-2}}

=== Year-end charts ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ 2021 year-end chart performance for "Need to Know"
! scope="col"| Chart (2021)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2021/singles-chart|title=ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2021|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|access-date=January 11, 2022|archive-date=January 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111135056/https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2021/singles-chart|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 57
|-
! scope="row"| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/canadian-hot-100/|title=Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2021|archive-date=December 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202152425/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/canadian-hot-100/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 54
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! scope="row"| [[Billboard Year-End Global 200 singles of 2021|Global 200]] (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/billboard-global-200/|title=Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 3, 2021|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203103102/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/billboard-global-200/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 68
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! scope="row"| Hungary (Stream Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slagerlistak.hu/archivum/eves-osszesitett-listak/stream_db/2021|title=Stream Top 100 - darabszám alapján - 2021|publisher=Mahasz|language=hu|access-date=February 1, 2022|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124144720/https://slagerlistak.hu/archivum/eves-osszesitett-listak/stream_db/2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 98
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! scope="row"| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=5267|title=Top Selling Singles of 2021|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|access-date=January 24, 2022|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124051226/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=5267|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 47
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! scope="row"| Portugal (AFP)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://audiogest.pt/uploads/files/file_2022-01-26-11-37-08.pdf|title=Top AFP / Audiogest - Semanas 01 to 52 de 2021 - From 01/01/2021 to 30/12/2021|language=pt|publisher=Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126132247/http://audiogest.pt/uploads/files/file_2022-01-26-11-37-08.pdf|archive-date=January 26, 2022}}</ref>
| 75
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! scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-singles-chart/20210101/37501/|title=End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2021|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=January 5, 2022|archive-date=April 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420053845/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-singles-chart/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 88
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! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/hot-100-songs/|title=Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 3, 2021|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203091915/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/hot-100-songs/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 46
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! scope="row"| US Rhythmic (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/rhythmic-songs|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 3, 2021|archive-date=December 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202194149/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/rhythmic-songs/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 48
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+2022 year-end chart performance for "Need to Know"
! scope="col"| Chart (2022)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| Global 200 (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/billboard-global-200/|title=Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2022}}</ref>
| 64
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! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/hot-100-songs/|title=Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2022}}</ref>
| 18
|-
! scope="row"| US Mainstream Top 40 (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/pop-songs/|title=Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2022}}</ref>
| 8
|-
! scope="row"| US Rhythmic (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/rhythmic-songs|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2022}}</ref>
| 4
|}
{{col-end}}

==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Need to Know"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|title=Need To Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|number=4|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Austria|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|type=single|award=Gold|access-date=January 24, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|type=single|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Diamond|number=3|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=November 17, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=single|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Gold|id=11433|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=June 28, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=single|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Gold|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=April 22, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2021|id=9389|access-date=November 29, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Mexico|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|access-date=February 9, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2021|id=5224|access-date=October 30, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Norway|artist=Doja Cat|award=Gold|type=single|certyear=2021|access-date=November 5, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Poland|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=November 10, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Portugal|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2021|id=file_2022-01-06-12-24-01.pdf|access-date=January 6, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|artist=Doja Cat|title=Need to Know|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2024|access-date=January 11, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Switzerland|artist=Doja Cat|title=Need to Know|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2021|access-date=December 3, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|type=single|award=Platinum|id=17507-5208-1|access-date=November 12, 2022|refname=BPI}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|type=single|award=Platinum|number=4|access-date=July 1, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Separator|title=Streaming}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Greece|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|id=20220321074505|certweek=10|access-date=March 28, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Sweden|title=Need to Know|artist=Doja Cat|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|source=artist|access-date=February 25, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streamsonly=true}}

==Release history==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release dates and formats for "Need to Know"
! scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date
! scope="col"| Format(s)
! scope="col"| Label(s)
! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row"| Various
| June 11, 2021{{efn|name=promo|Release as a [[promotional single]].}}
| {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| rowspan="2"| {{hlist|[[Kemosabe Records|Kemosabe]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=":12"/>
|-
! scope="row"| United States
| August 31, 2021
| [[Rhythmic contemporary|Rhythmic radio]]
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="rhythmic radio">{{cite web|title=Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover Future Releases|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825183626/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-date=August 25, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021|publisher=All Access Music Group|url-access=registration}}</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Doja Cat}}

[[Category:Doja Cat songs]]
[[Category:2021 singles]]
[[Category:2021 songs]]
[[Category:Kemosabe Records singles]]
[[Category:RCA Records singles]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke]]
[[Category:Songs written by Dr. Luke]]
[[Category:Songs written by Doja Cat]]
[[Category:Trap music songs]]