Latvian producer, DJ, and songwriter Exact—better known by his electronic music alias EXVCT—has returned with another peak-time banger in the shape of ‘You Need It’. Having cut his teeth organising drum and bass events in Riga at just 17 before learning how to produce from the dancefloor up, his output has consistently blurred the boundary between underground authenticity and mainstream crossover potential. Following the success of his debut album ‘From the Future to the Garage’ and hit singles like ‘Don't Slow Down’ and ‘Acceleration’, this latest track provides a tantalising glimpse into his upcoming full-length project.
The inspiration for ‘You Need It’ came from a rather unusual setting. Whilst spending time in sunny Valencia, EXVCT struck up conversations with local parkour athletes. Overheard exchanging the charged phrase, “Are you nervous, darling?”, before tackling a daunting leap, the snippet immediately fired up the producer’s imagination. He went straight to work, finishing the entire track in roughly eight hours.
Musically, the result is an absolute thrill ride. Bright piano chords build over rapid drum and bass percussion before plunging into monstrous, heavyweight basslines. The mysterious vocal delivery—provided by an anonymous former Eurovision performer to keep complete focus on the sound rather than star power—gives the single a soaring emotional core. It balances raw festival power with refined melodic hooks, proving why major names like Friction and Charlie Tee have already thrown their weight behind the track.
While the arrangements stick relatively close to modern dancefloor DnB conventions, the track's kinetic pace and hyperpop flourishes keep everything feeling fresh. An accompanying music video starring the same Spanish parkour athletes captures the sheer adrenaline of the record perfectly, offering fans a full visual companion.
Ultimately, ‘You Need It’ delivers precisely what it promises: a high-powered, rave-ready anthem that reinforces EXVCT’s status as one of electronic music’s most captivating modern creators.
Head over to his official website to stream ‘You Need It’, watch the official music video, and catch up on social media via Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and Apple Music.
