single · July 5, 2011
Somebody That I Used to Know
Samples & Seconds / RepublicSee this day
indie rockalternativeart pop
This 2011 single, featuring Kimbra, became a global phenomenon, topping charts in dozens of countries and defining the art pop sound for a generation.
- The song samples Luiz Bonfá's 1967 piece "Seville".
- The music video, directed by Natasha Pincus, features Gotye and Kimbra covered in face paint that is applied and removed throughout the video.
- The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Gotye is the stage name of Belgian-Australian musician Wouter "Wally" De Backer, best known for his eclectic, sample-driven art pop. He was a member of the indie rock band The Basics and later began a solo career.
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