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`` What I Need '' is a song by American recording artist Ray J .. Ray J. Ray J. It was written by Rodney `` Darkchild '' Jerkins , LaShawn Daniels , Fred Jerkins III , and Ray J for his 2005 album Raydiation , while production was handled by the former .. Ray J. Ray J. Raydiation. Raydiation. LaShawn Daniels. LaShawn Daniels. Fred Jerkins III. Fred Jerkins III. Darkchild. Darkchild. Released as the second single from the album following `` One Wish '' , it reached number 58 on Billboards Hot R&B  /  Hip-Hop Songs chart .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. One Wish. One Wish ( Ray J song )