"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!, appearing on the deluxe edition, whilst the R3hab remix appears on the standard edition.[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.

"Never Will Be Mine"
Single by Rye Rye featuring Robyn
from the album Go! Pop! Bang!
ReleasedJune 7, 2011
Genre
Length3:24
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cherry Cherry Boom Boom
Rye Rye singles chronology
"Sunshine"
(2010)
"Never Will Be Mine"
(2011)
"New Thing"
(2011)
Robyn singles chronology
"Call Your Girlfriend"
(2011)
"Never Will Be Mine"
(2011)
"Never Be Late"
(2013)
Music video
"Never Will Be Mine" on YouTube
Never Will Be Mine (The Remixes)
EP by
Rye Rye featuring Robyn
ReleasedAugust 9, 2011 (Digital)
Genre
Label

Reception

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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

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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

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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]" - 7:35
  2. "Never Will Be Mine (Fedde Le Grand Vocal Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 7:35
  3. "Never Will Be Mine (Kill the Noise Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:44
  4. "Never Will Be Mine (R3hab Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:16
  5. "Never Will Be Mine (R3hab Radio Edit) [feat. Robyn]" - 3:10
  6. "Never Will Be Mine (Burns Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 5:50
  7. "Never Will Be Mine (Moguai Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 6:49
  8. "Never Will Be Mine (Mia Moretti + Caitlin Moe 4 On Da Floor Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:15
  9. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Club Remix) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:08
  10. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Radio Edit) [feat. Robyn]" - 3:37
  11. "Never Will Be Mine (Kill the Noise Dub) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:31
  12. "Never Will Be Mine (Burns Radio Edit) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:15
  13. "Never Will Be Mine (Kat Krazy Dub) [feat. Robyn]" - 4:08

Chart performance

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

References

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  1. ^ Interscope Records (June 7, 2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn Out Now!". Interscope Records. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Rye Rye and Robyn 'Never Will Be Mine' on 'Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone. 2011-08-08. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  3. ^ Interscope Records (June 7, 2011). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn (Behind the Scenes)". Interscope Records. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  4. ^ Tim Nackashi (2011-06-15). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn". Tim Nackashi. Archived from the original on 25 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  5. ^ YouTube (2011-06-15). ""Never Will Be Mine" ft. Robyn". YouTube. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Hot Dance Club songs". Billboard.
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