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'{{Infobox single | Name = Can't Hold Us | Cover = Can't Hold Us cover.jpg | Artist = [[Macklemore]] and [[Ryan Lewis]] featuring [[Ray Dalton]] | Album = [[The Heist (album)|The Heist]] | B-side = "Make the Money" | Released = August 16, 2011 | Recorded = 2009-10 | Format = [[CD single|CD]], [[Vinyl record|7-inch]], [[Music download|digital download]] | Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] | Length = {{Duration|m=4|s=18}} <small>(album version)</small><br />{{Duration|m=3|s=08}} <small>(radio edit)</small> | Writer = [[Macklemore|Ben Haggerty]], [[Ryan Lewis]], Tricia Davis | Label = Macklemore LLC | Producer = [[Ryan Lewis]] | Chronology = [[Macklemore]] and [[Ryan Lewis]] singles | Last single = "[[Wings (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis song)|Wings]]"<br/>(2011) | This single = "'''Can't Hold Us'''"<br/>(2011) | Next single = "[[Same Love]]"<br/>(2012) | Misc = {{Extra chronology | Artist = [[Ray Dalton]] singles | Type = singles | Last single = | This single = "'''Can't Hold Us'''"<br>(2011) | Next single = White Walls (2011) }} {{External music video|{{YouTube|2zNSgSzhBfM|"Can't Hold Us"}}}} }} "'''Can't Hold Us'''" is a song by American rapper [[Macklemore]] and producer [[Ryan Lewis]] from their collaborative album ''[[The Heist (album)|The Heist]]'' (2012). Featuring singer [[Ray Dalton]], it was released as the third single from the album on August 16, 2011. The song also features additional vocals by actress Susannah Wetzel, who sings portions of the chorus alongside Dalton. The song peaked at #1 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], making it their second number one hit in the United States.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560817/macklemore-ryan-lewis-cant-hold-us-tops-hot-100</ref> It's also their third consecutive number-one single in Australia. In early 2013, the song was re-released and featured in a U.S. television commercial for [[Microsoft]]'s [[Outlook.com]] webmail service<ref>{{Cite news | title= Can Macklemore Help Microsoft Fend Off Gmail? | first= Austin | last= Carr | work= [[Fast Company (magazine)|Fast Company]] | date= February 20, 2013 | url= http://www.fastcompany.com/3006052/most-innovative-companies-2013/can-macklemore-help-microsoft-fend-gmail | accessdate= 2013-03-05 }} </ref> and in commercials for the drink [[Miller Brewing Company|Miller]]. The song was also used in the background of [[ESPN]] [[College Gameday]] commercials and in the March 2013 premiere episode of [[MTV]]'s ''[[The Real World: Portland]]''.<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/4123/macklemores-songs-on-college-basketball</ref><ref>http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-the-real-world-portland-season-premiere/></ref> The radio edit cuts out portions of the introduction, as well as the extended bridge section and an alternate beat during the last chorus. The beat is similar to their live performances of the song. ==Critical reception== "Can't Hold Us" was generally well-received by music critics. Lewis Corner of ''[[Digital Spy]]'' gave the song four stars out of five, praising its "infectious, soul-soaked piano line and beats more vibrant than Rio de Janeiro's finest carnival floats".<ref name=corner>{{cite web|last=Corner|first=Lewis|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: 'Can't Hold Us' - Single review|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a468860/macklemore--ryan-lewis-cant-hold-us-single-review.html|publisher=''[[Digital Spy]]''|accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref> Writing for [[Wessex Scene#The Edge|The Edge]], Hannah Mylrea rated the song 9/10 and complemented the duo's dynamism, deeming it "another massive summer hit".<ref name=mylrea>{{cite web|last=Mylrea|first=Hannah|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – ‘Can’t Hold Us’|url=http://www.theedgesusu.co.uk/records/2013/05/06/macklemore-ryan-lewis-feat-ray-dalton-cant-hold-us-2/|publisher=''[[Wessex Scene#The Edge{{!}}The Edge]]''|accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref> [[Allmusic]]'s David Jeffries also gave it four stars on five and wrote: "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis combine the handclapping, foot-stomping, and propulsive rhythms of old-fashioned gospel music with an infectious, uplifting chorus that could have been ripped straight out of will.i.am's playbook...this motivational, "this is the moment" number is identifiably and lovably Macklemore."<ref name=jeffries>{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Can't Hold Us|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/cant-hold-us-mw0002409951|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref> i love to eat bananananannnananananananana ==Commercial performance== Due to the major international success of the duo's "[[Thrift Shop (song)|Thrift Shop]]" there was a resurgence in sales of their previous singles and their album "The Heist". The song debuted in the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 187 on March 17, 2013, climbing up to number 53 the following week. In Australia, "Can't Hold Us" became Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' third consecutive number one single, reaching the top of the chart on March 25, 2013, after "Thrift Shop" and "[[Same Love]]". In the United States, the song became a sleeper hit, and following a performance of the song on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', the song cracked the top 10 at number 7, becoming the group's second top 10 hit, following the number-one single "Thrift Shop". "Can't Hold Us" reached number 1 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|Billboard ''Hot 100'']] during the week dated May 17, 2013. They became the first duo to place their two debut singles atop the chart.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560817/macklemore-ryan-lewis-cant-hold-us-tops-hot-100</ref> They also became the fifth act to place their two debut singles atop the Billboard Hot 100, following [[Mariah Carey]] with "Vision of Love" and "Love Takes Time", [[Christina Aguilera]] with "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants", [[Lady Gaga]] with "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" and [[Bruno Mars]] with "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade".<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560817/macklemore-ryan-lewis-cant-hold-us-tops-hot-100 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Can't Hold Us' Makes Hot 100 History]</ref> As of May 2013, the song has sold 2 million copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-may-12-2013-songs-letdown-205153774.html|title=Week Ending May 12, 2013. Songs: #Letdown|date=May 15, 2013|accessdate=May 17,2013}}</ref> ==Music video== Macklemore premiered the music video for "Can't Hold Us" on April 17, 2013. <ref>{{cite web|title=MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - CAN'T HOLD US FEAT. RAY DALTON|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNSgSzhBfM|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=17 April 2013}}</ref> The video was directed by [[Ryan Lewis]], [[Jon Jon Augustavo]] & Jason Koenig, and shooting took place for three months, in 6 continents and 16 different shoots, ranging from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California to [[New Zealand]] at [[Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve|Cathedral Cove]] where scenes for [[The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian]] were also shot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Premiere Epic 'Can't Hold Us' Video|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1705847/macklemore-ryan-lewis-cant-hurt-us-video.jhtml|publisher=MTV.com|accessdate=17 April 2013}}</ref> ==Track listing== * '''Digital download'''<ref name="Pandora">{{cite web | url=http://www.pandora.com/macklemore-ryan-lewis/cant-hold-us-single | title=Can't Hold Us (Single) | publisher=[[Pandora Radio]] | accessdate=May 26, 2013}}</ref> # "Can't Hold Us" – 4:18 # "Can't Hold Us" (instrumental) – 4:18 * '''7-inch single'''<ref>{{cite music release notes | type=single | artist=Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton | year=2011 | title=Can't Hold Us | publisher=Macklemore LLC}}</ref> # "Can't Hold Us" – 4:18 # "Make the Money" – 3:45 * '''CD single (Germany)'''<ref name="Amazon">{{cite web | url=http://www.amazon.de/Cant-Hold-2track-Macklemore-Lewis/dp/B00CMGXHSW | title=Can't Hold Us (2track) | publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon]] (GER) | accessdate=May 26, 2013}}</ref> # "Can't Hold Us" – 4:18 # "[[Wings (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis song)|Wings]]" – 3:45 ==Charts and certifications== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ===Weekly charts=== {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2013) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Australia|1|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Austria|4|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Flanders|2|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Wallonia|5|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Canada|2|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Czech Republic|21|year=2013|week=20|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Denmark|5|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Finland|3|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|France|3|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis |song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Germany|2|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- ! scope="row" |Iceland ([[Tonlist]])<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tonlist.is/Music/Chartlist/544/ | title=Icelandic Singles Chart | publisher=Tonlist.is | accessdate=May 26, 2013|accessdate=May 26, 2013}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|20 |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Irish|3|year=2013|week=21|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Luxembourgdigitalsongs|2|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- ! scope="row"| Mexico Ingles Airplay (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-06-01/mexico-ingles | work = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]| title = Mexico Ingles Airplay}}</ref> |style="text-align:center;"|3 |- ! scope="row"| Mexico Top Anglo ([[Monitor Latino]]))<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.monitorlatino.com.mx//Charts/Ingles51320135192013.html|title=Top 20 Ingles Del 13 Al 19 de Mayo del 2013| work=Monitor Latino |publisher=RadioNotas |language=Spanish|accessdate= May 26, 2013}}</ref> | style="text-align:center"|20 |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Dutch40|4|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|New Zealand|4|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Norway|4|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Poland|3|chartid=995|accessdate=May 27, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Scotland|4|date=2013-05-11|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Slovakia|23|year=2013|week=18|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Spain|47|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Sweden|1|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Switzerland|4|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|UK|3|Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|date=2013-05-11|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|UKindie|1|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis |song=Can't Hold Us|date=2013-05-04|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|UKrandb|1|artist=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis|song=Can't Hold Us|date=2013-05-11|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|1|artist=Macklemore|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Billboardpopsongs|3|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us| artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|1|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Billboardrapsongs|1|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} |- !scope=row{{singlechart|Billboarddanceclubplay|32|artist=Macklemore|song=Can't Hold Us|artistid=1490130|accessdate=May 26, 2013}} | {{col-2}} ===Certifications=== {{certification Table Top}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2011|title=Can't Hold Us|artist=Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton|autocat=true|certyear=2013}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2011|title=Can't Hold Us|artist=Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton|autocat=true|certyear=2013}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2011|title=Can't Hold Us|artist=Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton|id=2181|autocat=true|certref=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=2181|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart > April 29, 2013|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]]|accessdate=May 17, 2013}}</ref>}} {{certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton|title=Can't Hold Us|award=Platinum|salesamount=2,000,000|certyear=2013|relyear=2011|type=single|autocat=yes|accessdate=May 17, 2013|salesref=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-may-12-2013-songs-letdown-205153774.html|title=Week Ending May 12, 2013. Songs: #Letdown|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|date=May 15, 2013|accessdate=May 17, 2013|author=Grein, Paul}}</ref>}} {{Certification Table Bottom|format=3col|nounspecified=true}} {{col-end}} ==Release history== {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" border="1" |- ! scope="col"| Country ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label |- ! scope="row"| United States<ref name="Pandora"/> | August 16, 2011 | [[Music download|Digital download]] | Macklemore LLC |- ! scope="row"| Germany<ref name="Amazon"/> | May 24, 2013 | [[CD single]] | [[Rykodisc Records]] |- |} ==References== {{Reflist|3}} {{Macklemore}} [[Category:2011 singles]] [[Category:Macklemore songs]] [[Category:Ryan Lewis songs]] [[Category:American hip hop songs]] [[Category:Number-one singles in Australia]] [[Category:Number-one singles in Sweden]] [[Category:Billboard Rap Songs number-one singles]] [[Category:Billboard Rhythmic Airplay number-one singles]] [[Category:Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one singles]] [[Category:Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles]]'