Ape – Need You Now feat Zak Abel

At Good Panda Selection, we’ve always had a soft spot for emotional bangers

The kind of tracks that hit both the heart and the dancefloor, that make you feel something real while still keeping the energy high. Need You Now lands exactly there — that sweet spot where feeling meets rhythm.

It’s the type of track that doesn’t try to overwhelm you; instead, it sneaks up with a clean, magnetic production, perfectly polished without losing its humanity. There’s no fake drama, no overproduction, just a sense of control and emotional precision.

From the very first seconds, you can tell this isn’t just another electronic pop release — it’s a moment built around connection, longing, and release.

The drop doesn’t explode — it flows.

It’s subtle yet powerful, sleek yet warm, and that balance is what keeps you coming back.

APE teams up with Zak Abel, and the chemistry is instant

Zak’s voice has always had that rare gift soulful yet modern, comforting yet vulnerable.

Here, he leans into the song’s emotional core, giving it both weight and brightness.

His delivery glides over the production, which pulses with a clean, glassy energy.

You can feel the meticulous touch of collaborators like Petey Martin and Sandro Cavazza — the masters of weaving Scandinavian pop finesse into deeply human melodies. Their influence gives Need You Now that repeat-listen quality; every time you play it, a new layer reveals itself.

The structure is built for movement — not the chaotic kind, but the subtle body sway, the quiet confidence that comes when the groove just feels right. The percussion is crisp, the synths are airy, and the bassline carries everything like a steady heartbeat.

What we love most is how effortless it all feels

There’s no single “big moment,” because the entire track is a mood. It’s emotional without being heavy, catchy without feeling forced.

The transition between verses and chorus feels like a slow exhale — natural, smooth, and deeply satisfying. This is pop music that respects your attention span: it rewards patience and rewards feeling.

It’s the kind of song that finds its way into all kinds of places from your late-night drive playlist to an early-morning dance session or that perfect sunset at a summer festival. Wherever you hear it, Need You Now fits.

It adapts to the mood and amplifies it.

Already receiving support from major editorial playlists, it’s one of those tracks that doesn’t just spike — it grows. Listen after listen, it unfolds, like a quiet flame turning into something steady and bright.

At Good Panda Selection, we champion music that moves slowly but surely, music with emotional depth and timeless replay value. Need You Now checks every box.

If clean, soulful electronic pop is your language — and if you like your hooks to stay in your head long after the music fades — this one’s a must. Trust us 🐼✨