Contributing WriterA sun-soaked earworm from one of pop and dance music’s most in-demand producers
Internationally acclaimed producer BURNS is back with ‘Need U’, a feel-good, hook-driven summer anthem. ‘Need U’ blends crisp, emotional vocals with shimmering synths and smooth percussion – a signature BURNS touch.
The release follows a huge 18 months for BURNS. In 2024, he was nominated twice at the GRAMMY Awards in the Best Pop Dance Recording category for his work on Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding’s ‘Miracle’ and David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s ‘One in a Million’. Most recently, he produced ‘Messy (From F1® The Movie)’ by ROSÉ for the upcoming Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt.
BURNS is an internationally renowned, multi-platinum producer and artist whose credits span some of the biggest names in modern music. From pop icons like Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, and Sam Smith, to dance heavyweights including Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, and David Guetta, BURNS has quietly shaped the global soundscape over the past decade. He’s also worked with Charli XCX, A$AP Rocky, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Teddy Swims, bringing his signature blend of emotional depth and club-ready production to every collaboration.
As a solo artist, BURNS broke through with 2021’s ‘Talamanca’, a sun-soaked, slow-burn dance anthem that became a crossover hit. He’s since followed up with standout releases including ‘Better’ (feat. Teddy Swims), ‘Burning In My Arms – Edit’, and ‘Stars’ (feat. Steve Winwood), further cementing his place in the global dance scene.
With this release, BURNS once again proves why he remains one of the most essential names in dance music.