Never Catch Me
Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus
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Artist Background"Never Catch Me" is a song by experimental multi-genre music producer, Flying Lotus, whose real name is Steven Ellison. He is also a filmmaker and is known for his surreal and experimental style.
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Album DeetsThe song is from Flying Lotus's fifth studio album, "You're Dead!" released on October 6, 2014.
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CollaborationsThe track prominently features Kendrick Lamar, an American award-winning rapper and songwriter. His trademark rapid-fire and conscious lyricism enhance the song's appeal.
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Genre Classification"Never Catch Me" epitomizes a genre-bending style, integrating elements of electronic, experimental hip-hop, jazz, and funk.
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Recognition"Never Catch Me" was named as one of the best songs of 2014 by various music critics and publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Spin.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, directed by Hiro Murai, is quite acclaimed and debuted on October 30, 2014. It intriguingly depicts two children rising from their coffins and dancing out of their funeral, symbolizing the transcendence of death.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a commercial success, making its way to number 15 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time chart which tracks the popularity of songs in real time.
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Grammy NominationThe music video of "Never Catch Me" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, but did not win.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Never Catch Me" deal with themes of mortality, death and the afterlife, reflecting the overall theme of the album.
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InstrumentationThe song stands out for its complex and layered production, featuring frenetic drum patterns, intricate basslines, and Kendrick Lamar's kinetic rap verses. This has earned the song acclaim for its innovative and ambitious sound.
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