This man Gotye dropped one song and truly turned into somebody we used to know

One thing about Goteye is this was a smart move. He made a legendary album. Even if you don't know his name you hear a track and you know it. But he went out on top, made his money, rode off into the sunset, and can live a regular life. Like if you saw him in the store. You wouldn't think "I'm looking at a multimillionaire."

One really cool thing you didn’t bring up about Gotye was the way he treats Somebody That I Used To Know. The music video on KZfaq isn’t monetized. He gets absolutely no ad revenue from it. Not only that, but he refuses to let people use the song in marketing, and he won’t license it out to any big movies. It is however perfectly OK to be used in independent works. Man found himself on top of the world, with the ability to do whatever he wanted, and instead he chose to jump off while simultaneously giving the middle finger to the music industry and everything it stands for. You couldn’t be any more cool than that if you tried.

When Big Day dropped, I couldn't believe it so much that I kept asking people what they thought of the album. I was that far in denial that I genuinely searched for at least one positive review. Hot Showers was the only one that got a single positive review, which is like finding fully formed shit in a pool of diarrhea. I put Roo as my favorite track, but there is little substance on that album anyway.

Fun fact: Gotye is half Australian and half Belgian. And when he won the grammy awards he was the first Belgian artist to do that because Belgium is such a little country.

this dude has literally got no bad videos all of them are just so re watchable and extremely well made.

It’s a shame that all of these artists fell off from there fame (even though some were deserved), but one song I believe that will always have a special place in our hearts regardless of the artist is “Bill Nye The Science Guy Intro Song”.

Bro mentioned Diddy..

Gotye retired at his peak. He left on the biggest high note possible. He didn't fade from relevancy, he disappeared on his own terms

I always found it weird how artists who died got famous after they're death. But musical artists don't always get the same treatment other than getting remembered.

2:32 YOU HAVE THE. LAURYN HILLL FYM

PLEASE DO A PART 2. This was such a dope video and you have gained a subscriber sir. You funny af.

Always felt bad for one hit wonders, half of them didnt deserve it

Honestly, props to just how much work you put into editing. I can't imagine how much time it takes to get all of the visuals together, and those little touches like the alarm playing when you said 'wake up' made for a truly golden experience

I think Chance has got another really exceptional album still in him, but you can tell the battering he took from people shitting on Big Day has got him thinking twice about doing another big project also Coldplay for sure fell off hard. Viva La Vida was such a stand out album especially in the often stagnant pop genre with some really great production and guest writing from artists like Brian Eno and Jon Hopkins, and then everything after Mylo Xlyoto really leaned hard into to sugary boring pop. would love to see another video talking about that

y'all where have this channel been all my youtube life. why am I finding this just now. i'm blown away by this editing man

lauryn hill disrespect

It should be a law to never be able to miss a Degenerocity video

We gone need that part 2 my boy 🗣️

watched this soo many times, his vids are rewatchable af. Want a pt 2 fr

There’s a reason why the call him GOATye. He’s never made a bad song and Making Mirrors is a perfect album. I’ve been obsessed with him for the past few months.

Whenever I think of a one hit wonder, I think about the canadian band MAGIC! and their debut single rude. That song was everywhere during 2014, it’s lyrics were mid but it was kind of catchy . But after 2014 almost everyone outside of Canada forgot about them

I was watching this fading in and out of consciousness at 6:00 am before school, and it entered my dream. 10/10 best dream ever, thank you for that opportunity Degenerocity!

You sir have earned not only my subscription… but my undying loyalty. Bruh… this content is FIRE

First of all, Gotye didn't fall off, he left the limelight in search of a more secluded fanbase. He didn't like the fame. Chance dropped one bad album and lost his cred even though he's one of the best out right now.

This man has the ability to make me laugh less than 5 seconds in Degenerocity is absolutely wild

16:12 That’s hilarious I got a glad garbage bag ad right here I thought it was part of the video

I respect the fuck out of having the "It's Such a Beautiful Day" clips at the beginning of the video, that shits actually my favorite movie

I can confirm as a kid who grew up on the whip and nae nae, it was the big hit. Every kid at my school played it. Even some of the teachers would play it and class and EVERYONE would do the whip and nae nae

The editing is looking a lot more cleaner, props to you for improving your craft. Edit: I realize that he hires an editor (in description) but still props to the editor and Degenerocity. They’re work great together like Simon and Garfunkel

honest talk, the quality and craftsmanship of the editing of your videos are phenomenal

mane you are one of the funniest guys i watch on the tube whenever i start i can never end the rabbit hole until my mom calls me down for dinner this is a ninja guarantee

The highs and the lows is a really great song. Chance needs to release an album with that sound

11:55 “I ain’t no frank ocean” CACKLING

The joke at 4:37 hasn’t aged the best lmao not defending French Montana but if I had a picture with Diddy I would want to be cropped out too

love the vids man

When you said Bronte is a great song, I smiled with a lot of satisfaction. I so agree. It’s beautiful and I think his work is 100x stronger and better than most of the popular artists. God, his other songs are so unique. Also, listening to an album of his front to back is so worth it. Even if I still love that one big hit (why bother the name), some of the album tracks are better. Finally, no matter how old his albums are, they remain fresh.

GOTYE's discography actually has a lot of really good songs. He's very diverse and deserved more exposure and love here in the West.

every time you upload my depression fog lifts for a moment

Nah man you just specifically described my high school days listening to chance. Acid Rap & Colouring Book really feel like they were a part of my childhood. I just really hope that whatever he comes with next is something incredible. I know he can do it.

When we needed him the most he dropped this masterpiece 😔🖐️

I’m honestly surprised Degen has been able to make videos on topics I’ve never thought of for more than a minute.

This video has gave me high levels of dopamine. Thank you.

God please you crack me up so bad, I'm literally on the floor in tears

I feel like Chance has the potential to make a come back because he has released some pretty well received singles but the next album has to be great.

Gotye literally popped up out of nowhere, casually dropped one of the best pop songs ever and disappeared from the face of the earth

First video I’ve seen from you I’m definitely subscribing to you 🤣

I was subconsciously waiting and PRAYING Chance would be the end boss lmao. You delivered hard, bless.

A big THANK YOU for the Thailand shoutout at 0:32 ! As a Thai, it genuinely had me on the floor cackling. Your videos are always a consistent source of humor, entertainment, and honest FACTS; I would straight up watch the weather network so long as you were hosting it. You’ve literally managed to make every topic so far interesting, even when I, myself, personally know diddly-squat about it. Please continue on to make more excellent content in the future, as I will always be here to watch (with notifications on)!

Damn you need to do these more frequently 😭

Your edits are hilarious! Lmao.

To be fair, for somebody we used to know. They made one song, then dipped off the internet forever. Which I can respect

crazy to think that Dababy could've been one of THE rappers for only slightly longer if he just kept his mouth shut 💀

Damn bro we waiting for the next video we actually need these

15:47 this shit had me fucking crying nigga

I would love for you to make a part 2. The research you put into this was amazing!!

Let's hope Chance's next album just does him justice. I want him to be a long lasting artist.

Gotye really said “it’s better to burn out then fade away” took his bag and dipped. Respect.

i just checking on gotye's work especially bronte because of you. man i wish i know his work earlier because his work is astonishingly beautiful.

Rip to all of these artists(except Dababy). You will be missed😔

“I love my wife, I love my wife *AHHHHHHH”*

Congrats on 1 million subscribers, stackin that paper off youtube

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MENTIONING THE GOAT GOTYE HE NEEDS MORE RECOGNITION

can we apree-shee-ate how much effort degenerocity puts into making cinematic masterpieces

Moral of the story: never miss his videos

Gyatt dayum bro this is funny asf

I feel like fetty always could make a come back it only takes one song. He already has respect in hip hop and even though he’s gonna be going away for a long time rap loves a backstory.

16:52 “I know understand you love your wife dude I lover her too” 😂😂😂

" somebody that i used to know " This will always hits no matter what

I've watched this video several times. Can you make a part 2 please?

Chance falling off really hurt, I was fresh out of high school when coloring book dropped. It got me out of a dark place in my life, but I still listen to most of the songs on that album and acid rap

7:18 there was no need for that picture 😂

I need to know how Degenerocity turns a mediocre topic into a banger video

Estelle's work on Steven Universe was one of the reasons I watched the show her singing voice was the GOAT

Props to the new editor, they made the vid a bit more alive 👌

16:36 bro they steal it’s peanut butter jelly time lyrics but it’s now worse

Music is a hard industry

(14:27) Idk if you're just being rly smart but it's funny you put miles here cause he has a chance the rapper poster in his room

If I recall correctly (feel free to fact check this) but Gotye's situation was the song that got all the buzz was from his "back catalogue" at the time. A DJ took it and "remixed" it by essentially adding like an extra hi hat or something barely noticeable a few years after he initially released the original song so Gotye was on tour promoting his new album (current to the time) at the exact moment his old song caught it's second wind as a remix. He couldn't alter his tour schedule to capitalize off the old album's hit while promoting the new album and by the time the tour ended his window kinda shrank down again.

The Lauryn Hill disrespect will not be tolerated 💀

A part 2 to this is desperately needed

Goat video

I bet these artists went from being all over the radio to being more forgotten than last week's leftovers in the fridge

Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5 is one-hit wonder masterpiece to remember for ages.

Dude this video is amazing. By far one of your bests in terms of presentation, edition, topic etc. keep up the great work!

THAT OMORI CLIP ACTUALLY SCARED ME LOL. anyways great video :D

You summoned Gotye. He returned when we most needed him. That kind of power deserves a subscribe!

This video kinda showed why I love aphex twin music so much the fact that he made so many songs that sounds fresh and fun and unique to this day is insane Always listen to your previous projects to up them up man

Degens videos just keep getting better and better with his editing getting WAAYY better, glad to see him start to get bigger and better

chance’s new singles are fire. he’ll be back.

"Who's that guy with the paint on his face?" "Somebody that we used to know."

14:21 Funny enough, a Chance the Rapper poster can be seen in Into The Spider-Verse

A part 2 will be appreciated😌 Love your takes on everything😂

I like how you used Darth Maul falling in the first few seconds to show death, even though he survived

So crazt seeing Lil D grow so big lmao, bro was like a couple thousand subscribers now he is at 1.3 mill crazy

There are many artists I know like this. I found Gotye to be super forgettable. So much I thought Gotye died and Somebody I use to Know was made in the 90s. I was shocked to find out it was made in 2012

1:40 nah that was unexpected 💀💀💀💀💀

Like Drawing Blood isnt Gotye's first album, its actually his 2nd. His first album, Boardface, was released in 2003 and only in Australia and New Zealand, so he has 3 full-length albums.

We need the best artists to fall off pt2

I’m glad that Chance’s new songs aren’t shit and are actually really good. The heart and the tongue is one of my favorite tracks from him.