Get up, I get down, get up, I get down. It was released as the album's eight track, produced solely by West … Although an accompanying music video wasn't ever produced for "Never Let Me Down", the audio of it was used in one of West's videos for "Jesus Walks". The song has managed to develop a significant legacy over time, despite never being released as a single. [1], On March 22, 2005, The College Dropout Video Anthology was released, which features a bonus audio CD with a cinematic version of "Never Let Me Down" as a track on it. "Never Let Me Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, that features Jay-Z and J. Ivy, from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). C'mon.) [1] Despite a music video never being released, part of the song is played during the ending of the second version of three videos for West's 2004 single "Jesus Walks", which comes one position before it on the album's track list. [2][17] When it comes to Jay's appearance on the track, John Monopoly revealed that he recorded for it literally two days before mastering of the featuring album - however, Jay had confirmed to give West a feature before it was even known which track he'd be part of. Music critics mostly had praise for it, but tended to view Jay's appearance in a negative light. This track is pure gold. I will never ever let you live this down, down, down. No more chances, if you blow this, you bogus. [4] After penning his verse, Ivy called Coodie and rapped to him over the phone, then he put Ivy on speaker phone to rap his verse again once Coodie went in the other room with people in it and the people in there reacted positively to Ivy's verse - this led to him rapping it over, over, over and over again to them. Recorded during his self-imposed exile…. [13] The 2002 car accident involving West is referenced by him with the line: "I know I got angels watching me from the other side", which is a subject he mostly touches on in debut single "Through the Wire". Oh, Baby (hahaha) Turn the mother fuckin' music up When it comes to being true At least true to me (that's right, it's what I do. C'mon.) In an interview with MTV, Cudi revealed that he had to lie in order to get on the song: ‘Gorgeous’ was one of those records that, as soon as I heard the beat, I was like, ‘Man, this is the one.‘ […] I came up to him, and I was like, ‘Man, are you working on this record? [28] Ivy blogged in celebration of The College Dropout's 13th anniversary on February 10, 2017 and shared the original page with his lyrics scribbled down, alongside various notes. [22], HotNewHipHop placed it at number 48 on their list of West's 50 best songs. Not for nothing, I've foreseen it, I dreamed it. [24] "Never Let Me Down" was listed by Billboard as being the second greatest Jay and Kanye collaboration in August 2011, post-release of their collaborative album Watch the Throne. [4] The lines rapped in West's verse: "Nothing sad as that day my girl's father passed away/So I promised to Mr. Rainey I'm gonna marry your daughter" mark a promise that he didn't keep, since the rapper went on to marry Kim Kardashian in 2014 rather than Sumeke Rainey. I won’t be satisfied til all my niggas get it”, While listening to this song I have realized that in Kanye’s 3rd verse matched his freestyle on Hot97 with Pusha T. Doesn’t matter if it was written on not the verse is still amazing regardless… It’s Kanye for Yeezus Sake. "[21] It was viewed by Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine as being one of the album tracks where West "proves he can flow with the best of them". One thing I've found, one thing I found. [27] West's lyrics: "I get down for my grandfather/Who took my mama/Made her sit in that seat where white folks didn't want us to eat/At the tender age of six, she was arrested for the sit-ins/And with that in my blood, I was born to be different" were viewed by Spin in 2014 as showing "heavenly inspiration and scrappy determination", which was claimed for West to still be showing nine years later in his 2013 track "I Am a God". Jay-Z, J-Ivy) When it comes to being true, at least true to me. I told him he had to put J. Ivy on it." [3] At the time, Ivy had feelings of excitement about being on the record, not only because of: 'knowing that [West] was taking off to superstardom at the time', but also because he thought of Jay as: 'one of the greatest of all time'. One of Kanye's best IMO. Capicua rapped over the track's beat on the song "Amigos Imaginários" from his 2013 mixtape Capicua goes West (Mixtape Vol.2). Oh no, you'll never let me down. [1] Within the song, one verse is included from West and so is one from Ivy, whose verse is a poem, whilst Jay has two verses. top 100 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye West. underrated as fuck, “I treat the cash the way the government treats AIDS Listen to both songs on WhoSampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. No more chances, if you blow this, you bogus. [3] It was revealed by Tarry Torae that West set up a little studio section in his living room during the recording of "Never Let Me Down" and Torae ended up recording two or three songs in the night of this session, one of which was "My Way" which ended up on West's mixtape Freshmen Adjustment (2004). Is hip-hop just a euphemism for a new religion? - Bolton himself even admitted to being out of touch during this time. -- (Chorus)--. It's not funny anymore, try different jokes, And kiss the ring while they at it, do my thing while I got it, Act like I ain't had a belt in two classes, 'Cause the same people that tried to blackball me, I done copped Timbs, lived in lenses, kid, Armani suits, fresh fruits, Bally boots, and Benzes, Not for nothing, I've forseen it, I dreamed it, “Gorgeous” sees Kanye describing the ugly nature of social injustice in America, ironically calling the nation “gorgeous” because of it. When it comes to being true. C'mon.) Music critics mostly had praise for it, but tended to view Jay's appearance in a negative light. Some of the best verses on any track, this and gorgeous. Oh baby When it comes to being true, at least true to me One thing I found, one thing I found Oh no, you never let me down Get up, I get down Get up, I get down Get up, I get down Get up, I get down Get up, I get down Get up, I get down Yo, first I snatched the streets then I snatched the charts Lyrics for Never Let You Down by Kanye West. Never Let Me Down is a 1987 album by David Bowie. You can also use the lyrics scroller to sing along with the music and adjust the speed by using the arrows. Relève-toi je (suis à tes côtés) Get up I get (down) ... top 100 All Falls Down Kanye West. In 2011, Billboard listed the song as the second greatest collaboration between Kanye and Jay. [9] However, it was also revealed by Bolton that he didn't know who Kanye and Jay were when he first found out that they were trying to license "Maybe It's the Power of Love", until his daughters told him: "They're like the biggest rappers in the business, dad." “Gorgeous” sees Kanye describing the ugly nature of social injustice in America, ironically calling the nation “gorgeous” because of it. [20] The staff of HipHopDX actually put Jay forward as being better than West on the song but didn't lack praise for either rapper, writing that "Jay-Z drops 2 incredible verses on [Never Let Me Down] with Kanye not far behind delivering the verse of his career. Remember that you can play this song at the right column of this page by clicking on the PLAY button. And what's a Black Beatle anyway, a fuckin' roach? And what’s a black Beatle anyway, a fucking roach. West reclusively worked with artists he was familiar with during his time in Hawaii, leading to Kid Cudi singing the chorus. Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon initially had no interest to feature on the track. Never Let You Down Kanye West. Get up, I get down, get up, I get down. Oh no, you'll never let me down (no, I ain't never let you down) Relève-toi je (suis à tes côtés) Down. [Chorus: Kanye West] When it comes to being true, at least true to me. [9] Bolton actually took to the online site Genius and annotated the song. [16] Ivy rapped his verse on speaker phone to West and others on December 7, 2002, then flew over to Hollywood to join them in recording via West's request. And eventually answers to the call of autumn. I was lying like a motherfucker…. [14], On February 13, 2014, a video surfaced online from 2003 of West rapping his verse to Pharrell in the studio, as well as singing along with the sample and Pharrell clearly showed excitement after hearing the rap from him. It was released as the album's eight track, produced solely by West … Oh no, you never let me down Get up, I get down, get up, I get down Get up, I get down, get up, I get down Get up, I get down, get up, I get down We're all here for a reason on a particular path You don't need a curriculum to know that you are part of the math Cats think I'm delirious but I'm so damn serious Stream Never Let Me Down (feat. "Never Let Me Down". [11] When Ben Westhoff of The Guardian published an article in April 2015 that ranked the album at number one in West's discography, the song was the end of what he called "as powerful a sequence as I've ever heard on record". Never Let Me Down (Cinematic) Lyrics. Never Let Me Down may also refer to: "Never Let Me Down" (David Bowie song), 1987 "Never Let Me Down" (Kanye West song), 2004 He was later convinced by RZA, who assisted on “Dark Fantasy" and “So Appalled,” to work with Kanye. and Ivy was initially like: "Stop bullshitting", before Coodie played it for him over the phone from Record Plant in Hollywood, California. [19] Jay's content was viewed as paling in comparison to that of West by Dave Heaton of PopMatters, since he described the song as "where Jay-Z rhymes about attaining status and power, Kanye one-ups him with a show-stopping attack on racism and meditation on death". Are you working on this beat?’ He goes, ‘Yeah, do you got an idea for it?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I might.’ I didn’t. [18] Rob Mitchum of Pitchfork felt negatively about Jay's contributions too, labelling his appearance as him "already sounding groggy from retirement". level 2. "Never Let Me Down" by Kanye West feat. Kanye West Lyrics. Oh no, you'll never let me down. At least true to me (that's right, it's what I do. Within the song, one verse is included from West and so is one from Ivy, whose verse is a poem, whilst Jay has two verses. Never Let Me Down (Kanye West song) "Never Let Me Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, that features Jay-Z and J. Ivy, from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). I'm always so surprised that this song is never in the discussion for best Kanye songs. [23] On Complex's list of his 100 best songs, the track was ranked at number 82. In 2011, Bil… Paul Cantor of Billboard had mixed views towards the song, describing Jay's presence as being where he "phones in a verse about making number one albums", but praising the rest of it for being "about overcoming racism and undefeatable odds". It was released as the album's eight track, produced solely by West and samples "Maybe It's the Power of Love" by Blackjack. [11] Ivy's verse is a poem that he wrote in a notebook, which Ivy claimed was something that he turned to God and prayed for. (feat. Kanye West. About Never Let Me Down "Never Let Me Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, that features Jay-Z and J. Ivy, from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). Ivy revealed that he originally knew West from Chicago, but was reintroduced to him in Jersey shortly before they collaborated on the track. Lyrics to 'Never Let Me Down' by Kanye West. [7][6] Ivy performed a poetry style rendition of his verse for the Season 5 opener of Russell Simmons presents HBO Def Poetry in 2006, which was only performed live and never part of any release by the rapper. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate or advanced piano players, players of all skill levels can play along. When it comes to being true At least true to me (that's right, it's what I do. [3], "Never Let Me Down" received positive reviews from the majority of music critics, though most tended to have praise for West's work and express negativity towards Jay's contributions. [Kanye West:] Penitentiary chances, the devil dances. In this keyboard tutorial, you'll learn how to play Kanye West's "Never Let You Down," in the key of e minor, on the piano. [8], Information taken from The College Dropout liner notes. Yeah Grandmamma I told you I wasn't let you down Oh baby I told you I wasn't gonna let this rap game change me, Right Just Listen-- Kanye West - Never Let You Down Lyrics | MetroLyrics [Chorus:] When it comes to being true, at least true to me One thing I found,one thing I found Oh no you'll neva let me down, Get up I get(down) Get up I get(down) Get up I get(down) Get up I get(down) Get up I get(down) Get up I get(down) Oh no you'll never let me down Get up I get (Down), get up I get (Down) Get up I get (Down), get up I get (Down) Get up I get (Down), get up I get (Down) J. Ivy and Kanye West: We are all here for a reason on a particular path You don't need a curriculum to know that you are a part of the math Cats think I'm delirious but I'm so damn serious I will never ever let you live this down, down, down. 7 months ago. I will never ever let you live this down, down, down. Yeah Grandmamma I told you I wasn't let you down Oh baby. [1] In February 2015, band member Michael Bolton recalled clearing the sample at the time, revealing that he required the artists to send him the lyrics first to see if the content was worthy of his approval - in the end, Bolton believed that: 'the song turned out beautifully' and he's 'totally happy with it'. I cant stop listening to it. "Never Let Me Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, that features Jay-Z and J. Ivy, from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). [Verse 1: Kanye West] Penitentiary chances, the devil dances. [25] Time named it the second best song of 2004. Jay-Z and J. Ivy sampled Blackjack (American Band)'s "Maybe It's the Power of Love". [10], The first of the two verses by Jay is recycled from his 2002 song "Hovi Baby" (Remix), whilst the last is an entirely new verse. "Never Let Me Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, that features Jay-Z and J. Ivy, from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). The chorus is such a damn vibe. [2] He got a call from Coodie at 11pm on December 7, 2002 about being part of the song, in which Coodie said to him: "J, you need to get to L.A. Kanye got this song with him and Jay Z and he wants to put a poet on it. Kanye West Never Let Me Down Lyrics [Intro:] Yeah Grandmama Told you I won't let you down Told you I won't let this rap game change me, right? [8] The verse being performed by Ivy for this opener was appropriate, since he considers it to be a poem. Lyrics to 'Never Let You Down' by Kanye West. Regarding the collaboration, Raekwon said: The first thing I can tell you about Kanye West is that he’s a hard worker. [3], On the original track list of The College Dropout, "Never Let Me Down" was number fourteen, instead of number eight as it stands on the official release. 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