Never Forget You

"Never Forget You" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, the 12th and final track from his third studio album, Lasers (2011), on the standard edition. It features guest vocals from American R&B recording artist John Legend. The two performed the song live at the album's release concert on March 7, 2011, at Webster Hall in New York City. Leaning towards a pop-like sound, Fiasco reminisces about the good days from his past, and in the third verse, gives acknowledgement to his late father, Gregory Jaco.
Fiasco said of the track, "[It was] another record I had nothing to do with—which became another bargaining chip, like, 'Yo, after '[The] Show Goes On' there's going to be this other record that you had nothing to do with.' And I know John Legend, he's a cool dude. But it was just a record he had sitting around and Exec A or Exec B heard it, and they were like, 'Oh yeah! We're going to put this on Lupe.' And it wasn't like, 'Hey Lupe, do you like this song?' it was like, 'You got to do this record.' At that point, I had already done ten records [the same way]. It was like I'd fly out from whatever spot I'm vacationing in, cut these records, and fly back."Ahmed, Insanul (February 28, 2011). "Interview: Lupe Fiasco Hates His Own Album". Complex.
== Background ==
On November 18, 2010, "Never Forget You" leaked online in full quality to the blogosphere, speculated to be a track off Lasers.Dobbins, Amanda (November 18, 2010). "Hear Lupe Fiasco's 'Never Forget You,' Featuring John Legend". Vulture. Later on February 16, 2011, those who pre-ordered the album on iTunes instantly received the songs "Never Forget You," "The Show Goes On," and "Words I Never Said.""New! Lupe Fiasco ft. John Legend - "Never Forget You" (Stream Only)". Complex. February 17, 2011.
== Critical reception ==
Nathan Slavik from DJBooth named it to be yet another "quasi-ballad," where "it's not good enough to think too much about."Slavik, Nathan (March 8, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco - Lasers". DJBooth. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. HipHopDX editor Edwin Ortiz called it "reflective" and a highlight from the album,"Lupe Fiasco - Lasers". HipHopDX. March 4, 2011. while Rolling Stone also positively stated, "adds R&B honey to the otherwise somber" track.Dolan, Jon (March 8, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco Lasers Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. Slant was less favorable, comparing the feature to a Bono hook;Cole, Matthew (March 11, 2011). "Review: Lupe Fiasco, Lasers". Slant Magazine. in contrast, Pastes Jeff Levin felt Legend "add[ed] raw charisma."Levin, Jeff (March 22, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco: Lasers". Paste.
== Personnel ==
* Arden Altino – co-producer, writer, keyboards
* Brian Gardner – masterer
* Gabe Robles – assistant mixer
* Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – writer, producer
* Joe Peluso – additional engineer
* John "Legend" Stephens – featured artist, vocals, writer
* Reginald "Syience" Perry – writer, producer
* Serge "Sergical" Tsai – mixer, engineer
* Warren Babson – recording, assistant mixer
* Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco – lead artist, vocals, writer
== Lyrics ==
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Category:2011 songs
Category:Collaboration songs
Category:Lasers
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Songs