Runnin' (song)

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Runnin' is a song performed by The Pharcyde and produced by Jay Dee. It was released as the first single from The Pharcyde's second album Labcabincalifornia in 1995. The song peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached #35 on the U.S. R&B chart. Also featured in The Pharcyde's greatest hits compilation Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde, Runnin' is one of Pharcyde's most remembered songs, along with Passin' Me By.

The song samples popular jazz artist Stan Getz's "Saudade Vem Correndo", from his 1963 album "Jazz Samba Encore". The sample loops a small section of the track's bridge, layering on additions from other sections of Getz' song (such as Getz' sax solo parts).

In 2003, singer Mýa sampled the song for her single "Fallen", which led to a collaboration between Mýa and The Pharcyde.

In Entourage episode 39, Runnin' plays after the final scene in which Amanda, Vince's agent and romantic interest, ends her role as Vince's agent and lover due to his demonstrated lack of faith in her ability to represent him. The song continues to play throughout the closing credits.

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"Ya Mama" • "Passin' Me By" • "4 Better or 4 Worse" • "Otha Fish" • "Pandemonium" • "The Rubbers Song" • "Emerald Butterfly" • "Runnin'" • "Drop" • "She Said" • "Technical Difficulties" • "Trust" • "Hard Times" • "Knew U"
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