''I Never Knew You'' is the second

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by American rapper

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. Released by

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and

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, the EP was released to promote Cage's album ''

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'' and the first music video from that album, "I Never Knew You", and contained four exclusive tracks. The title track, "I Never Knew You", appeared on the album ''Depart from Me''. ''I Never Knew You'' was initially released as a free digital download, but has since been released through digital stores.

Release

The EP was released in conjunction with the release of a

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for "I Never Knew You" directed by

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. The video features actor

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following a woman played by Scarlett Kapella. The video was shot on location in downtown Los Angeles on February 21 and 22, and featured cameos from LaBeouf,

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, and

artists such as

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, Chauncey, F. Sean Martin and

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Track listing

References

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