Can't Hold Us

"Can't Hold Us"
Single by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
from the album The Heist
B-side "Make the Money" (7"), "Wings" (CD)
Released August 16, 2011
Format CD, digital download, 7"
Recorded 2009–10
Genre Hip hop, R&B
Length
  • 4:18 (album version)
  • 3:48 (US radio edit)
Label Macklemore LLC
Songwriter(s) Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis, Ray Dalton
Producer(s) Ryan Lewis
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis singles chronology
"Wings"
(2011)		 "Can't Hold Us"
(2011)		 "Same Love"
(2012)

"Wings"
(2011)		 "Can't Hold Us"
(2011)		 "Same Love"
(2012)
Ray Dalton singles chronology
"Kingdom Come"
(2010) Kingdom Come2010		 "Can't Hold Us"
(2011) Can't Hold Us2011		 "Need Your Love"
(2012) Need Your Love2012
Music video
"Can't Hold Us" on YouTube
Audio sample
13 second sample from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Can't Hold Us"
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"Can't Hold Us" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011 as the second single from the duo's debut studio album The Heist (2012).

The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their second number-one hit in the United States.[1] It is also their third consecutive number-one single in Australia. The music video was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.[2] The song was also listed as "The Most-Streamed Song of 2013" by Spotify.[2]

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".[3] Writing for The Edge, Hannah Mylrea rated the song 9/10 and complemented the duo's dynamism, deeming it "another massive summer hit".[4] 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."[5]

Commercial performance

Due to the major international success of the duo's "Thrift Shop", there was a resurgence in sales of their previous singles and their album The Heist.

In the United Kingdom, the song debuted in the UK Singles Chart at number 187 on March 17, 2013, climbing up to number 53 the following week. It eventually peaked at number three on the chart. In Australia, "Can't Hold Us" became Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' third consecutive number-one single after "Thrift Shop" and "Same Love", reaching the top of the chart on March 25, 2013. 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 duo's second top 10 hit, following the number-one single "Thrift Shop". "Can't Hold Us" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week dated May 17, 2013. They became the first duo to place their two debut singles atop the chart.[1] 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".[1] The song stayed at number one for five consecutive weeks before being surpassed by Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines". As of January 2014, the song has sold 4,383,000 downloads in the United States with 4,260,000 sold in 2013, making it the eighth best-selling song of the year.[6]

With the helpful release and advertisement of DJ crue and several other artists/producers, remixes were made. One of the most successful one's was Eminem, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Just Can't Hold Us. This was hosted by Ryan Lewis himself and produced by many artists such as OfficialDJLithium who is current day Dj Crue, and Sparks Hopes who is currently known as Jimmy Kang.[7]

Sparks Hopes also helped with the dated release/production working closely with Ryan Lewis, going as far as helping with the 2013 YouTube rewind in order to remix the background track in it.[8] Going as far as helping with the film production, as you can see him in the background of the filming.[9] Overall contributing to the monumental success of the launch.

Music video

Macklemore premiered the music video for "Can't Hold Us" on April 17, 2013.[10] The video was directed by Ryan Lewis, Jason Koenig and Jon Jon Augustavo, and shooting took place for 17 days, on 2 continents and 16 different shoots, ranging from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California to New Zealand at Cathedral Cove where scenes for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were also shot.[11] Several prominent parts were filmed on the tall ship Lady Washington.

The video won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video and Director of Photography Jason Koenig, and Mego Lin won Best Cinematography, the video was nominated for Best Direction and Best Editing Nomination to Jason Koenig and Ryan Lewis. It also was placed at No. 12 on BET Notarized Top 100 in 2013. It was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

Oklahoma City Thunder controversy

During the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder were using the song "Can't Hold Us"[12] to pump up the crowd during their home games at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Macklemore, a Seattle native and fan of the former Seattle SuperSonics, requested that the Thunder, who moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008, not play the song. The Thunder obliged.[13]

Usage in the media

In May 2012, the song was re-released and featured in an International TV commercial for Miller Genuine Draft, created by the advertising agency me&lewis ideas.[14] In early 2013, the song was used in a U.S. television commercial for Microsoft's Outlook.com webmail service.[15] The song was also used in the background of ESPN College GameDay commercials, the March 2013 premiere episode of MTV's The Real World: Portland, in commercials for the movie R.I.P.D.[16][17] and in the trailer for the film Grudge Match. It is featured on the soundtrack for the 2013 film on Steve Jobs titled Jobs[18] and the American basketball video games NBA 2K14. And Ubisoft Features On DLC Song Just Dance 2014 On July 2, 2013, mash-up artist DJ Earworm released a summer mash-up, incorporating "Can't Hold Us" with 10 other songs that became popular in summer 2013.[19] In late 2013, the chorus from the song was used in an ad campaign for the opening of the Graton Resort & Casino in Northern California.[20] The song was also used in YouTube's annual Rewind video. The songs segment in the video features YouTube stars, The Slow Mo Guys. Smosh, KassemG, CorridorDigital, Jimmy Kimmel, Freddie Wong, and Macklemore himself accompanied by Grover from Sesame Street.[21] A The song was also used in WWE Raw's 2012 Slammy Awards Show for the Match of the Year Nominations

The song was used in a 2012 video by FaZeClan titled "FaZe ILLCAMS - Episode 37".

During 2012 Seattle Seahawks season, the song became the official touchdown song for the team thanks to big fan coach Pete Carroll. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, also big supporters of the Seahawks, performed "Can't Hold Us" along with "Thrift Shop" during the NFC Championship game halftime show at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014.

On March 17, 2014 Season 2 Episode 3 of the A&E TV show Bates Motel, "Can't Hold Us" was featured in a scene as music in the background.

On December 13, 2014 Season 11 contestant Fleur East sang the song at The X Factor final.

In 2014, the song was also used in the comedy film Horrible Bosses 2.

The song was also used in the third trailer of Ice Age: Collision Course.

The song was used in season 5, episode 12 of 90210, when Liam was fighting in the gym.

The song is also used in the 2016 film Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.

The song was also used for Canada, Mexico and United States' Joint Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Track listing

  • Digital download[22]
  1. "Can't Hold Us" – 4:10
  2. "Can't Hold Us" (instrumental) – 4:10
  1. "Can't Hold Us" – 4:10
  2. "Make the Money" – 3:45
  • CD single (Germany)[24]
  1. "Can't Hold Us" – 4:10
  2. "Wings" – 3:45.

Charts and certifications

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Result
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song Won
MTV Video Music Awards Best Hip-Hop Video Won
Best Direction in a Video Nominated
Best Editing in a Video Nominated
Best Cinematography in a Video Won
2014 Grammy Awards Best Music Video Nominated

Release history

Country Date Format Label Catalog no.
United States[22][23] August 16, 2011 Digital download Macklemore N/A
November 12, 2012 7" 789577669611
Germany[24] May 24, 2013 CD single Rykodisc 0825646441426

Cover versions

  • Pentatonix covered the song on their third album, PTX, Vol. II.
  • Boy band Emblem3 have covered the song, with member Drew creating his own bars for the rap section.
  • The X Factor runner-up Fleur East covered the song on the final live shows.
  • Canadian band Sumo Cyco covered the song and is main fixture in their live shows.

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