“Somebody That I Used to Know” is a 2011 hit song by Australian artist Gotye featuring New Zealand singer Kimbra, from his album Making Mirrors. It became a global chart-topper, blending art pop with a sample from Luiz Bonfá’s “Seville” and exploring breakup emotions from both perspectives.The track was released on July 5, 2011, in Australia and New Zealand as the second single from Making Mirrors. Gotye (Wouter “Wally” De Backer) wrote and recorded it at his parents’ house, drawing from real re

How Everything Looks on Instagram: "New Zealand artist Kimbra, captured during a live performance of the global hit single "Somebody That I Used to Know," a duet with the Belgian-Australian musician Gotye. The image circulated alongside claims that pop superstar Katy Perry was initially offered the collaboration but declined at the last minute, leading Gotye to find a singer with a visually and vocally similar profile to complete the track. This narrative highlights an unexpected turn of events