Never Lose Me Explained
Never Lose Me |
Cover: | Never Lose Me Artwork.jpg |
Type: | single |
Album: | Fine Ho, Stay |
Recorded: | 2023 |
Genre: | Hip hop |
Length: | 2:05 |
Label: |
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Producer: | Gerreaux[1] |
Prev Title: | BGC |
Prev Year: | 2023 |
"Never Lose Me" is a song by American rapper Flo Milli, released on November 30, 2023, through '94 Sounds and RCA Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Fine Ho, Stay (2024). Produced by Gerreaux, it received several remixes with Lil Yachty, Bryson Tiller, SZA and Cardi B.[2] [3] The song contains a sample of "Ron Artest" by Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg, which itself samples "Anata Ga Iru Jinsei" by Japanese artist Jin Kirigaya.[4] [5] [6] The song became Flo Milli's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 and numerous international charts.
Background and release
Milli released an extended play with five versions of the song on December 24, 2023. It has Bryson Tiller, the original, sped up and slowed down, and a Lil Yachty feature.[7] [8] According to HotNewHipHop, "Never Lose Me" is a quick two-minute track that paints a story of Milli doing all she can to not lose this successful man.[9] On January 19, 2024, a string of messages from SZA were revealed by Flo Milli. Social media users were speculating that SZA offered to sing on Flo Milli's song "Never Lose Me" after exchanging text messages. SZA shared Flo Milli's song on her Instagram account to heighten the anticipation alongside a photo from the studio showing a Digital Audio Workstation.[10] [11] Flo Milli performed "Never Lose Me" at Genius Open Mic studio.[12] According to Billboard Magazine, "Never Lose Me" is the biggest hit of Flo Milli's career.[13] On March 14, 2024, Flo Milli announced a remix of "Never Lose Me" with SZA and Cardi B which was released the following day, 15, March 2024 alongside the album Fine Ho, Stay.[14] [15]
Chart performance
"Never Lose Me" received widespread attention on TikTok, being played in over 135,000 TikTok clips. It reached number 17 on the Billboard Rap Airplay chart and number 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It debuted at number 84 and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her first entry on the chart.[16] [17] "Never Lose Me" has the longest running streak at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 of any song since its release in September 2023,[18] having spent four weeks straight at the top charts.[19] [20] The song also entered Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[21]
Music video
On December 18, 2023, Flo Milli released the music video for "Never Lose Me". It was directed by Boni Mata and Leff. Flo Milli was fully clothed in Pucci for the visuals, which was taken at five in the morning in Houston to portray nightlife.[22] [23]
Charts
Notes and References
- News: Check out Flo Milli's latest single "Never Lose Me" with Lil Yachty. Revolt TV. Powell. Jon. December 4, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Flo Milli Tags Bryson Tiller For Remix To Her Viral Track "Never Lose Me". Rap-Up. Davis. Ahmad. December 25, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- News: Flo Milli Reminds Us That Fumbling Her Is A Major L On Her New Single, 'Never Lose Me'. Uproxx. Gonzalez. Alex. December 1, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- News: Flo Milli Becomes Billboard-Charting Artist Thanks to "Never Lose Me" Remixes With Lil Yachty and Bryson Tille. Complex. Williams. Jaelani. December 30, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Web site: Flo Milli Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut with 'Never Lose Me' as Bryson Tiller Remix Drops. . Singh . Karan . December 27, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Web site: "Never Lose Me" prod. by Gerreaux samples "Anata Ga Iru Jinsei" by Jin Kirigaya. March 13, 2024. June 11, 2024.
- Web site: Flo Milli Taps Bryson Tiller For New Version Of Her Hit Song "Never Lose Me" . . Horvath . Zachary . December 27, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Flo Milli, Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, DC The Don and More – New Hip-Hop Projects . . Coleman . Vernon . December 29, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Web site: Flo Milli Wants To Keep Her New Man Around On "Never Lose Me" . . Horvath . Zachary . December 1, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- News: Flo Milli Teases Exciting Remix With SZA For "Never Lose Me". HotNewHipHop. Spencer. Tallie. 20 January 2024. 20 January 2024.
- News: SZA Teases Remix Of Flo Milli's Viral Track "Never Lose Me". Rap-Up. Trapp. Malcolm. 19 January 2024. 20 January 2024.
- News: Flo Milli Performs “Never Lose Me” Live. Genius. Honey. Butterfly. 24 January 2024. 11 February 2024.
- How Flo Milli Landed the Biggest Hit of Her Career With ‘Never Lose Me’. Billboard. Lamarre. Carl. 6 March 2024. 8 March 2024.
- Web site: Stream Flo Milli’s New Album Fine Ho, Stay & “Never Lose Me” Remix Feat. SZA & Cardi B. Stereogum. Chelosky. Danielle. 15 March 2024. 14 March 2024.
- Flo Milli Announces ‘Never Lose Me’ Remix Featuring SZA & Cardi B. Billboard. Mamo. Heran. 14 March 2024. 14 March 2024.
- Hot 100 First-Timers: Flo Milli Finds Her Way to the Chart With 'Never Lose Me'. Billboard. Zellner. Xander. December 27, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- News: Flo Milli Nets First Hot 100 Entry With 'Never Lose Me,' Just as Bryson Tiller Remix Drops . Malachi . JaJuan . . December 30, 2023 . January 8, 2024.
- News: ‘Never Lose Me’ achieves longest streak at No. 1 on TikTok Billboard chart. The Economic Times. 8 February 2024. 11 February 2024.
- Flo Milli's 'Never Lose Me' Achieves Longest Streak at No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart. Billboard. Rutherford. Kevin. 8 February 2024. 8 February 2024.
- Flo Milli Achieves Longest Streak at No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart. Billboard. 8 February 2024. 8 February 2024.
- Flo Milli Finds First Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs With ‘Never Lose Me’. Billboard. Anderson. Trevor. 1 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
- Web site: Flo Milli Drops the Official Video for Her Hit Single "Never Lose Me" . . December 18, 2023. January 8, 2024.
- Web site: Flo Milli Releases New Single "Never Lose Me" . . December 1, 2023 . January 8, 2024.
- Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. February 12, 2024. February 9, 2024.
- Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. February 12, 2024. February 9, 2024.
- Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024. Billboard. January 30, 2024.
- Billboard Global 200: Week of February 10, 2024. Billboard. February 6, 2024.
- Web site: Straumēšanas TOP 2024 – 5. nedēļa. Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 5. lv. LAIPA. February 5, 2024. February 14, 2024.
- Web site: 2024 6-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. February 9, 2024. February 9, 2024.
- Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 12, 2024. February 9, 2024.
- Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie. OLiS. pl. February 15, 2024. Select week 02.02.2024–08.02.2024..
- Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 6. Sverigetopplistan. February 10, 2024.
- Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 30, 2024 . . March 26, 2024.
- Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 30, 2024. Billboard. March 26, 2024.
- Rhythmic Airplay: Week of May 11, 2024. Billboard. May 7, 2024.