"Never Be the Same Again" | ||||
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Single by Ghostface Killah featuring Carl Thomas & Raekwon | ||||
from the album Bulletproof Wallets | ||||
Released | September 4, 2001 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Epic/SME | |||
Songwriter(s) | Davel McKenzie, Sergio Moore, Brian Palmer, Corey Woods, Ghostface Killah | |||
Producer(s) | Lilz & PLX | |||
Ghostface Killah singles chronology | ||||
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"Never Be the Same Again" is the lead single from the album Bulletproof Wallets by Ghostface Killah. The single features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon and Carl Thomas. The single features a heavy R&B vibe, a departure from Ghost's normal output.
The song was later added to his greatest hits album Shaolin's Finest .
Described as a "sappy love song", [1] "Never Be the Same Again" is a departure for Ghost's usual street-oriented output. The video shows Ghost and his girl, played by actress LisaRaye, in a courtroom with Judge Mills Lane presiding.
Chart (2002) | Peak Position [2] |
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U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [2] | 65 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 21 |
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