Natalie La Rose, a protégé of rapper , initially approached him at an ESPY Awards after-party in 2011 to pitch herself as an artist. The collaboration with Jeremih was largely serendipitous; he happened to be in Miami for a charity event while the song was being recorded and added his vocals in a single take. Chart Performance & Reception
featuring American singer Jeremih , served as the breakout debut single for the Dutch-Surinamese artist in early 2015. The track is a modern, club-ready interpretation of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic, " I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) ". Song Composition & Samples Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih
Elements from their track "Do You Really Wanna Know". Background & Collaboration Natalie La Rose, a protégé of rapper ,
The chorus melody and "I wanna rock with somebody" hook. The track is a modern, club-ready interpretation of
The track was a major commercial success, establishing La Rose as a global rising star: