Never Lose Me
"Never Lose Me" | ||||
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Single by Flo Milli | ||||
Released | November 30, 2023 | |||
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Length | 2:05 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Tamia Monique Carter | |||
Producer(s) | Gerreau[1] | |||
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"Never Lose Me" is a song by American rapper Flo Milli, released on November 30, 2023, through '94 Sounds and RCA Records. It was produced by Gerreau and was released following up separate remixes with Lil Yachty and Bryson Tiller.[2][3] The song contains a sample of "Ron Artest" by Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg.[4][5] 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 and slowed down, and a Lil Yachty feature.[6][7] 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.[8] In 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.[9][10]
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 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her first entry on the chart.[4][11][12]
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.[13][14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Never Lose Me" | Tamia Monique Carter | 2:05 |
2. | "Never Lose Me" (featuring Lil Yachty[15]) |
| 2:45 |
3. | "Never Lose Me" (featuring Bryson Tiller) |
| 2:21 |
4. | "Never Lose Me" (slowed) | Carter | 3:12 |
5. | "Never Lose Me" (sped up) | Carter | 1:49 |
Charts
Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[16] | 31 |
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[17] | 7 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] | 17 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[19] | 23 |
Ireland (IRMA)[20] | 19 |
Latvia (LAIPA)[21] | 10 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[22] | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] | 86 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] | 17 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] | 84 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[26] | 11 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] | 63 |
UK Singles (OCC)[28] | 17 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[29] | 5 |
US Billboard Hot 100[30] | 19 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] | 7 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[32] | 35 |
References
- ^ Powell, Jon (December 4, 2023). "Check out Flo Milli's latest single "Never Lose Me" with Lil Yachty". Revolt TV. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Ahmad (December 25, 2023). "Flo Milli Tags Bryson Tiller For Remix To Her Viral Track "Never Lose Me"". Rap-Up. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (December 1, 2023). "Flo Milli Reminds Us That Fumbling Her Is A Major L On Her New Single, 'Never Lose Me'". Uproxx. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Jaelani (December 30, 2023). "Flo Milli Becomes Billboard-Charting Artist Thanks to "Never Lose Me" Remixes With Lil Yachty and Bryson Tille". Complex. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Singh, Karan (December 27, 2023). "Flo Milli Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut with 'Never Lose Me' as Bryson Tiller Remix Drops". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (December 27, 2023). "Flo Milli Taps Bryson Tiller For New Version Of Her Hit Song "Never Lose Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Coleman, Vernon (December 29, 2023). "Flo Milli, Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, DC The Don and More – New Hip-Hop Projects". XXL Mag. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (December 1, 2023). "Flo Milli Wants To Keep Her New Man Around On "Never Lose Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Tallie (January 20, 2024). "Flo Milli Teases Exciting Remix With SZA For "Never Lose Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (January 19, 2024). "SZA Teases Remix Of Flo Milli's Viral Track "Never Lose Me"". Rap-Up. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (December 27, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Flo Milli Finds Her Way to the Chart With 'Never Lose Me'". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Malachi, JaJuan (December 30, 2023). "Flo Milli Nets First Hot 100 Entry With 'Never Lose Me,' Just as Bryson Tiller Remix Drops". Blavity. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Flo Milli Drops the Official Video for Her Hit Single "Never Lose Me"". RCA Records. December 18, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Flo Milli Releases New Single "Never Lose Me"". RCA Records. December 1, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 1, 2023). "Flo Milli – "Never Lose Me" (Feat. Lil Yachty)". Stereogum. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 4. nedēļa 2024" (in English and Latvian). LAIPA. January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 4-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Flo Milli – Never Lose Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20244 into search. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 4". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Flo Milli – Never Lose Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.