Never Will Be Mine

"Never Will Be Mine"
Single by Rye Rye featuring Robyn
from the album Go! Pop! Bang!
Released	June 7, 2011
Format	Digital
Genre	Electronic, Hip Hop
Length	3:24
Label	N.E.E.T. Recordings, Interscope Records
Writer(s)	Rye Rye, Robyn,
Rye Rye singles chronology
"Sunshine" (2010) "Never Will Be Mine" (2011)
Robyn chronology "Call Your Girlfriend" (2011) "Never Will Be Mine" (2011)

Never Will Be Mine (The Remixes)
EP by Rye Rye featuring Robyn
Released	August 9, 2011 (Digital)
Genre	Electronic, Dance, House
Label	N.E.E.T. Recordings/Interscope Records

"Never Will Be Mine" is a song by rapper Rye Rye featuring Swedish singer Robyn. Released in 2011 the song serves as the second single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!.^[1] The song samples the chorus of Robyn's previous hit single Be Mine!. Its release on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records was followed by a music video directed by Tim Nackashi. On August 11, 2011 the song debut at number 49 on the US Billboard Dance Charts.

Reception

Rolling Stone described the song as a "hip-hop ballad that showcases a sweeter, more tender side of the rapper, who is typically more bouncy and exuberant. The tempo is a bit slower than usual for both ladies, but they can't help but hit the stage with a lot of enthusiasm and energy."^[2] Robyn commented that she appreciated how Rye Rye took a sad, ballad song and interpolated it into a different style in a "Behind The Scenes" documentary.^[3]

Music video

Directed by Tim Nackashi and released on June 15, 2011, the music video for "Never Will Be Mine" has been described as a 'summer slow jam with some surprise glitches and turns along the way'.^[4] The video sees Rye Rye, accompanied by Robyn, lamenting over lost love as she walks through the graffiti strewn streets of Los Angeles. The collaboration has proved popular, gaining over 1.7 million views under a week.^[5]

Track listings and formats

Never Will Be Mine (feat. Robyn) - Single

1. "Never Will Be Mine (feat. Robyn)" – 3:24

Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Remix) [feat. Robyn] - Single

1. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 3:37

Never Will Be Mine (The Remixes) [feat. Robyn]

1. "Never Will Be Mine (Fedde Le Grand Dub) [feat. Robyn]" - 7:34
2. "Never Will Be Mine (Fedde Le Grand Vocal Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 7:34
3. "Never Will Be Mine (Kill the Noise Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:44
4. "Never Will Be Mine (R3hab Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:16
5. "Never Will Be Mine (Burns Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 5:50
6. "Never Will Be Mine (Moguai Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 6:49
7. "Never Will Be Mine (Mia Moretti + Caitlin Moe 4 On Da Floor Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:15
8. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:08
9. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Radio Edit) [feat. Robyn]" - 3:37
10. "Never Will Be Mine (Kill the Noise Dub) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:31

Chart performance

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[6]	12

References

1. ^ Interscope Records (6/7/2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn Out Now!". Interscope Records. http://www.interscope.com/artist/news/default.aspx&aid=1122&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=News&utm_content=nid_35775&in=3. Retrieved 23 June 2011. 
2. ^ Rolling Stone (8/8/2011). [http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/rye-rye-and-robyn-never-will-be-mine-on-tonight-show-20110808 "Rye Rye and Robyn 'Never Will Be Mine' on 'Tonight Show'"]. Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/rye-rye-and-robyn-never-will-be-mine-on-tonight-show-20110808. Retrieved 29 August 2011. 
3. ^ Interscope Records (6/7/2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn (Behind the Scenes)". Interscope Records. http://www.interscope.com/artist/player/default.aspx?meid=6838&aid=1122. Retrieved 23 June 2011. 
4. ^ Tim Nackashi (6/15/2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn". Tim Nackashi. http://timnackashi.com/ryeryerobyn.html. Retrieved 23 June 2011. 
5. ^ Youtube (6/15/2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn". Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z3OIACLcg0&feature=player_embedded. Retrieved 23 June 2011. 
6. ^ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}". http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-pop-dance-club-songs-more-1005308792.story. 

External links

• Rye Rye at MySpace
• Rye Rye official website
• Rye Rye at Interscope