I Gotcha (Lupe Fiasco song)

"I Gotcha" is the second single from Lupe Fiasco's debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. The song was produced by The Neptunes. "And He Gets The Girl" is featured as a B-Side to this single.

"I Gotcha"
Single by Lupe Fiasco
from the album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Released	August 8, 2006 (US) November 27, 2006 (UK)
Recorded	2006 The Record Plant (Hollywood, California)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:56
Label	1st & 15th Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Wasalu Jaco Pharrell Williams
Producer(s)	The Neptunes
Lupe Fiasco singles chronology
"Kick Push" (2006) "I Gotcha" (2006) "Daydreamin'" (2006)

Composition and lyrics

In the call and response chorus, Fiasco self-censors to avoid profanity ("You want the real shhh? I gotcha"), in alignment with his desire to minimize swearing and promote more positive messages in his music due to his Muslim faith.^[1]

Reception

Whilst criticising Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor for being "...just not that fun", Sean Fennessey of Pitchfork praised "I Gotcha" for demonstrating how "Fiasco's at his best when he's a bit livelier", describing it as "effervescent" and "one the best Neptunes tracks in years".^[2]

Music video

The music video for "I Gotcha" was directed by Kevin Hunter and filmed in Los Angeles. It was featured on MTV's show, Making the Video and was primarily shot in before a green screen. Pharrell, Lupe's sister, and many of his friends made cameo appearances in the video.

Track listings

CD single 1

1. "I Gotcha"
2. "And He Gets The Girl" (non-album track)

CD single 2

1. "I Gotcha"
2. "Pills" (non-album track)
3. "I Gotcha" (Video)

US Promo single

1. "I Gotcha" (Radio Edit) – 3:59
2. "I Gotcha" (Instrumental) – 3:58
3. "I Gotcha" (Album Version) 3:58
4. "I Gotcha" (Acapella) 3:59

UK 12" Single

1. "I Gotcha" – 3:58
2. "I Gotcha" (Instrumental) – 3:58
3. "I Gotcha" (A Capella) – 3:39
4. "And He Gets The Girl" (Non-album track)– 4:11

Personnel

• Songwriters: Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, Pharrell Williams
• Producer: The Neptunes
• Recorders: Andrew Coleman, Brian Gartner
• Mixer: Pat Viala

Chart positions

Chart (2007)	Peak Position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3]	86
UK Singles Chart	140