Javascript required
Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Home / Youtube Never Say Never Again Highlights

Youtube Never Say Never Again Highlights

2010 single by Justin Bieber featuring Jaden Smith

"Never Say Never"
Never Say Never Single.jpg
Single by Justin Bieber featuring Jaden Smith
from the anthology Never Say Never: The Remixes and The Karate Kid
Released June viii, 2010 (2010-06-08)
Recorded 2010
Genre
  • Teen pop
Length iii:47
Label Island, RBMG
Songwriter(south)
  • Adam Messinger
  • Nasri
  • Kuk Harrell
  • Jaden Smith
  • Omarr Rambert
  • Justin Bieber
Producer(s) The Messengers
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Somebody to Dearest"
(2010) 		"Never Say Never"
(2010) 		"U Smile"
(2010)
Alternative cover
Promotional single cover art

Promotional single cover art
Music video
"Never Say Never" ft. Jaden Smith on YouTube

"Never Say Never" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The song is used as the theme vocal for The Karate Kid, and features rap interludes from the flick'southward star, Jaden Smith. Originally a risque demo with sexual lyrics performed by American singer Travis Garland, it was written and produced by The Messengers, and Omarr Rambert. Even so, Bieber was tapped to tape the song for the film. He re-wrote the song with the original artists along with Jaden Smith and his vocal producer Kuk Harrell, to feature inspirational lyrics to foil the film's theme.

The song was released for digital download in the United States on June 8, 2010. The song was after included as an acoustic rails on the remix anthology My Worlds Acoustic (2010) and both the acoustic and single versions were on the compilation album My Worlds: The Collection (2010). To promote Bieber's 3D concert film of the same name, the vocal was released as the lead unmarried and the but single from Bieber's second remix album, Never Say Never: The Remixes.[1] [2]

"Never Say Never" peaked within the height twenty in Canada, Norway, and New Zealand, while reaching the top forty in Australia, as well as charting in other international markets. After it was re-released as the atomic number 82 single and the only single from – The Remixes, promoting his film, the single peaked at number viii on the Billboard Hot 100, condign Bieber's second height-ten single in the United States. Its accompanying music video, directed past Honey, features Smith and Bieber in a recording studio playing around and dancing, and is intercut with scenes from the picture. He has notably performed the song on Today and on his My World Tour. Smith joined Bieber during the tour's stop at Madison Square Garden to perform the song for scenes in Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.

Background [edit]

A demo of the song, "Sexy Together" was originally recorded by Travis Garland. Reportedly the song was re-written by its original writers Adam Messinger, Nasri, Omarr Rambert, and his vocal producer Kuk Harrell, while Smith added lines.[3] Carina Adly MacKenzie of Zap2it preferred Bieber and Smith'due south version, commenting, "No wonder Bieb skipped this version -- information technology'south a total snoozer. You'd think that a song about dying would be more interesting than a song virtually petty kids doing karate... simply no."[iii] Bieber hinted at the collaboration by posting a promo photograph of himself and Smith on his Twitter, and also posting that a video of his would premiere earlier "Somebody to Love," the 2d single from his studio album debut, My World 2.0.[4] The song was confirmed when the runway listing for the soundtrack was revealed.[4] Information technology was released on iTunes in the Usa on June 8, 2010.[5]

Composition [edit]

"Never Say Never" is a teen pop track which includes hip hop elements.[6] Co-ordinate to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Never Say Never" is set in mutual time with a metronome of 96 beats per minute, which is described as "steady, not too fast."[7] It is composed in the fundamental of A minor with vocals spanning from the low-note of G3 to the high-note of Chalf dozen. The song follows in the chord progression of Am–C–M–D[seven] Bieber provides lead vocals in the vocal while Smith provides the backing with rap interludes.[eight] The song is a "motivational track," containing inspirational lyrics, such as Bieber singing about a life filled with adversity, through lines like, "I never idea that I could walk through burn down / I never idea that I could take the burn/ never had the force to take it higher".[nine] Idolator thought the song equally a tween-friendly version of Eminem'south "Lose Yourself."[x] Smith's lines reference his father, and puns in the phrase, "raised past the ability of Will".[6] He also makes reference to his lineage past saying "Born from two stars and so the moon'southward where I land.", equally he is the son of Volition Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who are both Hollywood stars.[six] Smith also makes references to Luke Skywalker and Kobe Bryant in his lines.[11]

Critical reception [edit]

Shima Maya of AOL Radio Blog gave the vocal a positive review, calling it "a flare-up of sexual energy", and stating, "Even on a soundtrack featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, John Mayer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this unmarried...is sure to stand up out as the flick's flagship anthem."[9] Toor besides complimented Bieber's "now-trademark silky-smooth voice."[9] Monica Herrera of Billboard said that Smith's rapping skills could rival those of his quondam-rapper father.[12] E! Online said "And while some might insist that "Parents Just Don't Understand," we call up Big Willy would totally be downward with Jaden's rap." Maria-Mercedes Lara of Celebuzz said, "don't brand assumptions with the suspiciously nepotistic circumstances surrounding Jaden's appearance on Bieber's song: the child is actually really skillful."[13] Lara as well commented that Bieber "should be watching his back for Jaden'southward ascension star."[thirteen] Tiger Beat said that they loved the song, and said it had a "groovy trounce."[14]

Chart functioning [edit]

On the week ending June 17, 2011, the vocal debuted at number xxx-three on the Billboard Hot 100, propelled by its debut at number seventeen on the Hot Digital Songs nautical chart selling 76,000 copies.[15] The song became Bieber's 9th sequent superlative 40 release for a regular or digital single equally a pb creative person.[16] In Canada on the Canadian Hot 100, the song debuted at eleven.[17] The unmarried debuted at forty-five on the Australian Singles Chart, and peaked at 30-eight in its 2nd calendar week,[xviii] while on the New Zealand Singles Chart, the song debuted and peaked at 20.[19] The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) certified "Never Say Never" gold on June 5, 2011, denoting the sale of seven,500 copies.[20] On the Norwegian Singles Chart, the song debuted at 18, and spent one week on the chart.[21] Debuting at lxx-5 on the Austrian Singles Chart, the following calendar week it peaked at 40-six on the chart.[22] On the Dutch Single Summit 100, afterwards spending four weeks on the chart, the song peaked at seventy.[23] On the Tip charts in both Belgian regions, the song peaked at two and v.[23]

Promotion [edit]

The accompanying clip for the single was directed by Dear.[12] [24] The music video takes place in a studio, and contains a heroic concept, featuring Bieber and Smith singing the vocal and playing around, intercut with scenes from the film.[25] Bieber appears in a motorcycle jacket and loftier tops.[26] Studio scenes include Bieber flexing karate moves, he and Smith dancing, jerkin', and eating Twizzlers.[26] The scenes too evidence the ii shadowboxing, every bit footage from the film shows Smith performing an "array of fight moves."[27] Near the stop of the prune features Bieber giving a roundhouse boot.[28]

The music video was posted at 22:xi UTC on May 27, 2010,[29] and released to the public four days later.[30]

The actual 'movie' within the music video is direct taken from the footage of Karate Kid, which was shot entirely in Beijing and features Jackie Chan as "Mr. Han," a mentor figure who trains Smith throughout the flick.[31] The scenes include Smith looking at the CCTV Headquarters building, a shot of the Beijing street scene, an Air Mainland china Boeing 747-400 taking off and landing, and a training scene at the Peachy Wall of China. The basic storyline involves Smith'due south grapheme vying for the affection of a Chinese girl and being rebuffed by a rival suitor. Smith eventually wins a fight against his rival and wins the amore of the daughter. Both Wall Street Journal Online and E! Online noted the low-production value of the prune.[11] [25] Kyle Anderson of MTV News commended Bieber's latest "attention-grabbing video," and jokingly stated, "Every bit a video that features fighting, it's a pretty strong entry, and information technology joins the list of great fight-axial videos below."[27] An Idolator writer said that they were impressed with Smith'southward moves, and Bieber'southward "spinning roundhouse."[10] A author for Tiger Shell said, "The video is SO cute–we love when Justin and Jaden become silly at the end!"[fourteen]

Bieber performed the song on June 4, 2011, on the Today Show every bit office of a medley with "Baby", "Somebody to Beloved", and "One Time".[32] The vocal is a function of his setlist during the My Globe Tour. Smith joined Bieber for the song on the August 31, 2010 engagement, along with Usher, Miley Cyrus, Ludacris, and Boyz 2 Men, to film scenes for his upcoming 3D concert film.[33]

To promote his remix album, My Worlds Acoustic equally well as depict interest for the upcoming film, Bieber shot a music video for the song.[34] The video premiered during Game iii of the 2010 Globe Serial. In the video, Bieber stands on a baseball game diamond and dons apparel from both teams in the Series, wearing a San Francisco Giants lid and Texas Rangers jacket[34] Scenes in which Bieber sings on the diamond is intercut with players hitting the ball and hanging in the dugout, as well as Bieber playing a guitar.[34] In an interview, Bieber said that the video was inspired by his love for sports.[35]

Charts [edit]

Certifications [edit]

Radio and release history [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Peak 40/1000 Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2011-01-30 .
  2. ^ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Archived from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2011-01-30 .
  3. ^ a b "Justin Bieber'due south 'Never Say Never' originally 'Sexy Together' by Travis Garland". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. 2010-07-19. Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-10-07 .
  4. ^ a b Reiher, Andrea. "Justin Bieber teases Jaden Smith collaboration 'Never Say Never' music video". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on 2010-11-12. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  5. ^ a b "Never Say Never (feat. Jaden Smith) - Single past Justin Bieber". iTunes. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06.
  6. ^ a b c Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber, Jaden Smith Premiere 'Karate Kid' Video, 'Never Say Never'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-x-07 .
  7. ^ a b Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh, Justin Bieber, Kuk Harrell, Jaden Smith, Omarr Rambert (Composers and Lyricists) (2011). "Never Say Never: Justin Bieber Digital Canvass Music". Musicnotes.com. Sony/ATV Music Publishing. MN0091159 (Product Number). {{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Justin Bieber-Jaden Smith-Why Jaden needs to stop taking help?". Newspost Online. 2010-06-04. Archived from the original on 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2010-06-07 .
  9. ^ a b c Toor, Amar (2010-06-03). "Justin Bieber, 'Never Say Never' Feat. Jaden Smith -- New Song". AOL Radio Blog . Retrieved 2010-06-07 .
  10. ^ a b "Justin Bieber's Kung Fu Is Strong In "Never Say Never" With Karate Kid Jaden Smith". Idolator. Buzzmedia Publishers. June 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  11. ^ a b "'Never Say Never': Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith Squad Upwards for 'Karate Kid' Video". WSJ Online. Dow & Jones Company. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2010-10-07 .
  12. ^ a b "Justin Bieber Debuts 'Never Say Never' Video With 'Karate Kid' Jaden Smith". Billboard. Nielsen Concern Media Inc. Retrieved 2010-ten-07 .
  13. ^ a b Lara (2010-06-01). "Justin Bieber Gets Cute For "Never Say Never" Music Video (VIDEO)". Celebuzz. Buzzmedia Publishers. Retrieved 2010-x-07 .
  14. ^ a b "Justin Bieber's HOT New Music Video for "Never Say Never!"". Tiger Shell. Laufer Media Inc. 2010-06-01. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  15. ^ Caufield, Keith. "'Glee' Rises Past 'Twilight' To Peak Billboard 200". Billboard. Los Angeles, California: Nielsen Business Media Inc. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  16. ^ a b "Justin Bieber Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  17. ^ a b "Justin Bieber Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
  18. ^ a b "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". ARIA Height 50 Singles. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
  19. ^ a b "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". Meridian 40 Singles. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
  20. ^ "Latest Aureate / Platinum Singles". RadioScope New Zealand. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved 2019-08-ten .
  21. ^ a b "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". VG-lista. Retrieved 2010-x-07.
  22. ^ a b "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in German language). Ö3 Austria Peak 40. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
  23. ^ a b c "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in Dutch). Unmarried Top 100. Retrieved 2010-x-07.
  24. ^ "Never Say Never - Justin Bieber featuring Jaden Smith". Vevo. Vevo LLC. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  25. ^ a b "Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith Duet: "Never Say Never"". Due east! Online. 2010-05-31. Retrieved 2010-06-07 .
  26. ^ a b "Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith duet for 'Karate Child'; teen heads explode". LA Times. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2010-06-07 .
  27. ^ a b Anderson, Kyle. "Justin Bieber And Jaden Smith's 'Never Say Never' Joins The Best Fight Videos List". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  28. ^ "Bieber brings 'hotness' to Karate Child video". Ottawa Citizen. 2010-06-05. Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-06-07 .
  29. ^ "Justin Bieber - Never Say Never (Official Music Video) ft. Jaden Smith". May 27, 2010.
  30. ^ "Justin Bieber teams up with Jaden Smith for Karate Kid theme Never Say Never - video". May 31, 2010.
  31. ^ "Justin Bieber Debuts 'Never Say Never' Video With 'Karate Kid' Jaden Smith". Billboard.com . Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  32. ^ "Justin's Performance From The Today Evidence". Island Def Jam Music Group. Retrieved 2010-06-xix .
  33. ^ Cheung, Natalie. "Justin Bieber Rocks MSG Creating Amazing Footage for His 3-D Film". AOL JSYK. AOL Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2010-10-08 .
  34. ^ a b c Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber'southward Acoustic 'Never Say Never' Video Debuts At World Series". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2010-11-08 .
  35. ^ Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber Says Beloved Of Sports Inspired 'Never Say Never' Video". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2010-eleven-08 .
  36. ^ "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in Dutch). Ultratop l. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  37. ^ "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  38. ^ "Brazil Hot 100 Airplay" (in Portuguese). Billboard Brasil (Brazil: bpp) (2): 100. October 18, 2010.
  39. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Tiptop 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech republic. Note: Modify the nautical chart to CZ – RADIO – Height 100 and insert 201112 into search. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  40. ^ "Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
  41. ^ "Chart Rail: Week 07, 2011". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  42. ^ "UK Singles Chart > 5 March 2011". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 29 January 2012. Retrieved 2011-02-28 .
  43. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  44. ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Popular Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  45. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved Baronial 27, 2020.
  46. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". Music Canada. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  47. ^ "Danish single certifications – Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved August 27, 2020. Scroll through the page-list beneath until year 2020 to obtain certification.
  48. ^ "Latest Gilt / Platinum Singles". Radioscope. 21 August 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-08-31. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  49. ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  50. ^ "British single certifications – Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved Oct 12, 2021.
  51. ^ "American single certifications – Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith – Never Say Never". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  52. ^ a b "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Archived from the original on 2013-03-02. Retrieved 2011-01-30 .
  53. ^ "Never Say Never (feat. Jaden Smith) - Single by Justin Bieber". iTunes. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-01-29.

External links [edit]

haydentwiletionly.blogspot.com

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Say_Never_(Justin_Bieber_song)